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Arizona

Phoenix

Freeway partner cityData as of Oct 1, 2026
2,570
Companies
$58.2M
Venture funding in the last 12 months, 10 rounds
$1.0B
Venture funding, 2022–2026
152
Investor firms

Venture funding by year

* 2026 through Oct 2026. Rounds without a disclosed amount count as rounds, not dollars.
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YearVenture fundingRounds
2019$516.9M66
2020$535.2M50
2021$273.9M59
2022$329.9M62
2023$288.3M54
2024$105.7M31
2025$248.9M29
2026*$57.8M8

Industries

  • Health304
  • Enterprise software198
  • Fintech179
  • Marketing169
  • Real estate146
  • Education115
  • Media104
  • Food96
  • Energy83
  • Transportation79

And 20 more industries.

Companies in Phoenix

2,209–2,232 of 2,570 companies

  • Early stage

  • Texzen Inc

    Fashion

    Texzen Inc. operates as the United States subsidiary of Zafar Fabrics, a large-scale textile manufacturer based in Pakistan. The parent company employs over 3,000 professionals across six factories in Faisalabad, possessing integrated capabilities in spinning, weaving, and processing.Texzen's primary business function is the distribution of eco-conscious and sustainable textiles within the U.S. market. The company targets businesses seeking materials that combine comfort, durability, and a reduced environmental footprint. Its product line is centered around sustainability, highlighted by its signature recycled fabric, Tanaskh.The business model appears to be B2B (business-to-business), supplying fabrics to other companies. Revenue is generated through the sale of these textiles. By leveraging the manufacturing scale and technical expertise of its parent company, Zafar Fabrics, Texzen Inc. positions itself to supply the U.S. market with specialized, eco-friendly textile solutions.

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • The American Conversation is a media platform centered around a podcast that provides in-depth discussions on the intersection of fundraising, politics, and culture in the United States. Jack's background includes extensive work with nonprofits, policy organizations, and international initiatives, where he developed strategies to help mission-driven organizations achieve financial sustainability. His work focuses on shifting fundraising from simple solicitation to creating a strategic ecosystem for giving. The American Conversation podcast, which launched in January 2026, serves as the core offering. It features long-form interviews with political leaders, donors, activists, and movement leaders to explore how campaigns are funded, priorities are set, and influence is built. Episodes delve into topics such as the financial networks behind election cycles, the strategic operations of political machines, and the broader cultural landscape, aiming to provide listeners with a behind-the-scenes understanding of how political and financial power operates in America. The business model extends beyond the podcast through the Funding Freedom brand, which offers a range of services based on Jack's expertise. These include keynote speaking, hands-on workshops for boards and teams, and direct leadership coaching. The company also offers high-value, one-on-one strategy sessions and deep-dive workshops for leaders facing specific strategic challenges related to fundraising, board decisions, or capital questions. This multi-faceted approach targets nonprofit leaders, philanthropists, and other mission-driven organizations, providing them with tactical guidance to align their resources with their values.

    Early stage

  • The Audio Guestbook Co operates in the event technology services market, providing a modern alternative to traditional paper guestbooks. The company's business model is centered around the nationwide rental of vintage-style telephones that capture voice messages from guests at events such as weddings, corporate functions, and funerals. The service is designed for ease of use, targeting event professionals, venues, and planners who seek to offer a high-impact, low-effort experience for their clients.The core service includes round-trip shipping of the hardware, which arrives fully automated and requires no complex setup, internet connection, or proprietary app. Guests simply pick up the handset, listen to a pre-recorded greeting from the event host, and leave their message. The system allows for unlimited recordings, ensuring every guest has an opportunity to contribute.Post-event, the service includes professional audio processing of all captured messages. Clients receive the complete collection of recordings via digital delivery on the next business day. For a more lasting memento, the company offers tangible keepsakes, including custom vinyl records, USB drives, and branded speakers. This positions the service not just as an in-event experience but also as a creator of durable, emotional keepsakes. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the company serves thousands of events across the U.S.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • The Bad Wrap

    Home & living

    Early stage

  • The Be Kind People Project operates in the educational sector, focusing on fostering positive behavioral and emotional development in students. The organization provides comprehensive programs that promote kindness, civility, and healthy lifestyles among children and adults. By implementing The Be Kind Program, schools have reported significant reductions in behavior referrals and suspensions, alongside improvements in academic performance. The program serves students, schools, and communities, offering resources that integrate kindness into daily interactions and learning environments. The business model likely involves partnerships with educational institutions, providing them with tailored programs and resources to enhance school culture and student outcomes. Revenue may be generated through program fees, grants, and donations. The Be Kind People Project's impact is evident in the measurable improvements in student behavior and academic success, as well as the widespread adoption of its kindness tenets by students and their families.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees · $10K raised

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  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Candidly is a financial software company that has developed an AI-powered platform for student debt and savings management. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company was formerly known as FutureFuel.io. The business operates on a B2B model, selling its platform to employers and financial institutions who then offer it as a financial wellness benefit to their employees and clients through a subscription-based license. Taylor’s personal experience with nearly $200,000 in student debt for her own education inspired her to create a solution to help others in similar situations. This led to the establishment of Candidly, with a mission to help individuals manage education-related investments and build financial wellness. The company is backed by venture capital and strategic investors such as Altos Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, and UBS. Candidly's platform addresses the entire lifecycle of education expenses. It provides a dashboard for employees to manage their student loan repayments and offers features like gamified repayment and automated payments. The AI engine analyzes user data to offer personalized recommendations for repayment strategies and savings contributions. The platform's services include tools for college planning, student loan repayment assistance, student loan retirement matching, and building emergency savings. It aims to provide a holistic approach to financial wellness by covering both debt management and savings. In March 2026, Candidly sold its College Finance marketplace subsidiary to NerdWallet to further accelerate its AI platform development.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Breakout · 51–200 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • The company specializes in a transformative sales and communication methodology known as the B.A.N.K. system, which is designed to enhance sales strategies across various sectors, including real estate and direct sales. By leveraging AI tools, the system delivers precisely targeted sales pitches, significantly increasing conversion rates and fostering trusted relationships with clients. The B.A.N.K. system focuses on understanding customer psychology to improve client satisfaction and sales outcomes. It serves entrepreneurs and business professionals aiming to accelerate performance and profitability by unlocking exponential growth in sales, recruitment, and retention. The business model revolves around providing training and tools that enable users to connect, convert, and close more clients effectively, thereby transforming their business operations and results.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • The Chapman Group

    Jobs & recruitment

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • The Collector Marketplace operates as an online platform dedicated to the buying and selling of authenticated collectibles. The company facilitates transactions for a wide range of items, including sports memorabilia, trading cards, and other collectible goods. It provides a specialized venue where collectors can connect and trade with confidence, leveraging an authentication process to ensure the legitimacy of the items listed. The platform aims to serve both individual collectors and dealers within the collectibles market.The business model is centered on creating a secure and trusted environment for transactions. By focusing on authenticated items, the marketplace addresses a key concern for collectors regarding forgeries and misrepresentation. This approach helps to build a community of serious collectors and enhances the value proposition of the platform. The Collector Marketplace positions itself as a specialized alternative to broader e-commerce sites, catering specifically to the needs and interests of the collecting community.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Connective.city is focused on building a smart region by collaborating with regional partners to enhance city effectiveness, improve quality of life, and boost economic vitality. The organization operates primarily in the Greater Phoenix area, working with government and nonprofit entities to scale solutions that address urban challenges. The business model involves community membership dues, which are tiered based on population size, ensuring equitable access across cities. Revenue is generated through these memberships and partnerships, which are committed for a minimum of three years. Connective.city provides access to innovation sandboxes, workforce development programs, and research initiatives tailored to regional needs. The organization also offers regional resources, training programs, and cooperative procurement opportunities. By uniting communities and partners across sectors and borders, Connective.city advances urban transformation through collaborative, technology-driven solutions.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • The CORE Institute is a healthcare provider specializing in orthopedic and neurology services, operating clinics throughout Arizona and Michigan. The company serves a diverse range of patients seeking advanced medical care for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. The CORE Institute operates in the healthcare market, focusing on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through a combination of clinical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and ongoing research. The business model revolves around offering specialized medical services, including consultations, surgeries, and rehabilitation, which generate revenue through patient fees, insurance reimbursements, and partnerships with healthcare organizations. The CORE Institute is recognized for its commitment to excellence, as evidenced by numerous awards and accolades in orthopedic care. The company also engages in extensive research studies to continually improve treatment outcomes and advance medical knowledge.

    Late stage · 501–1000 employees

  • Early stage · 1 employees

Recent venture rounds

CompanyRoundAmountDateInvestors
MiiHealthSeed$2.8MAug 2026Not disclosed
BoreDMSeries AUndisclosedJun 2026Five Elms Capital
Prickly Pear HealthSeedUndisclosedMar 2026Emmeline Ventures
ALTREarly VCUndisclosedMar 2026Branca International
MatturEarly VCUndisclosedFeb 2026Outlier Solutions, Inc.
Oats OvernightGrowth Equity VC$45.0MJan 2026Asto Consumer Partners
COCO5Late VC$10.0MJan 2026Not disclosed
Breakthru MedicineSeries AUndisclosedJan 2026Not disclosed
Steady InstallSeed$400KDec 2025Not disclosed
Cloverleaf NetworksEarly VCUndisclosedDec 2025SuperK Ventures
Investors based here
Accelerators and programs

Source: Dealroom, data as of Oct 1, 2026. Venture funding sums venture-type rounds with a disclosed amount; rounds raised by companies already public or bought out are left out. The last 12 months run from Nov 2025 to Oct 2026.

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