Scottsdale
Freeway partner cityData as of Oct 1, 2026Venture funding by year
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| Year | Venture funding | Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $780.1M | 52 |
| 2020 | $152.7M | 41 |
| 2021 | $1.2B | 68 |
| 2022 | $502.4M | 53 |
| 2023 | $603.4M | 45 |
| 2024 | $84.1M | 24 |
| 2025 | $60.8M | 7 |
| 2026* | $58.6M | 12 |
Industries
- Health275
- Fintech171
- Enterprise software157
- Marketing153
- Real estate104
- Food67
- Education65
- Media60
- Energy57
- Wellness & beauty56
And 20 more industries.
Companies in Scottsdale
265–288 of 1,830 companies
- CannaBooks Pro
Fintech
CannaBooks Pro provides a specialized, AI-powered accounting platform developed exclusively for the cannabis industry, including dispensaries, cultivators, and manufacturers. The platform is engineered to address the specific financial challenges of the sector, most notably compliance with IRS Section 280E, which restricts cannabis businesses from deducting ordinary business expenses. By automating tax optimization, CannaBooks Pro helps these companies mitigate excess tax payments. The service integrates several key functionalities into a single platform. It offers seed-to-sale tracking, which includes cultivation batch management and cost allocation. The system also handles METRC reconciliation and manages multi-state compliance requirements across all legal jurisdictions in the United States. Features include smart expense classification, real-time financial intelligence, and inventory management with lot tracking and various costing methods like FIFO and LIFO. CannaBooks Pro operates on a subscription-based model, offering different pricing tiers after a 14-day free trial. The business model is designed to provide a more cost-effective solution for 280E compliance compared to traditional CPA services, which it states can cost businesses between $5,000 and $15,000 annually. By automating these complex accounting and compliance processes, the platform aims to provide cannabis operators with the financial clarity needed to scale their operations efficiently.
Early stage · 1 employees
- Canterbury Law Group
Legal
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Capital Pipeline
Real estate, Enterprise software
Capital Pipeline operates as a specialized data service provider focused on the Arizona public works and infrastructure market. The company aggregates and digitizes Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) and budgets from every city, town, county, and state agency within Arizona.Its core business involves processing these documents, both digital and hard copies, through a system that integrates, scans, and stores the information. Following this automated collection, a team of analysts manually classifies each project based on key metrics such as market sector, construction type, project phase, and land acquisition status. This enriched data is then made available to clients through a subscription-based data portal.The primary clientele consists of firms in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sectors seeking to identify and win public contracts. The platform allows these users to filter and sort through a comprehensive database of capital spending projects to find opportunities that precisely match their business focus, size, and geographic preferences. The business model is a B2B subscription service, generating revenue from clients who pay for access to this curated and searchable project data.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Cappa Health
Sports
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- Car Buyers Arizona
Transportation
Early stage
Early stage
- Carefx
Health, Enterprise software
Breakout · 51–200 employees · $25.1M raised
- Carrier1 Corp
Telecom
Early stage · 11–50 employees
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Castingcrane
Hosting
Early stage
- Catalyst Sale
Marketing
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Catfactstexts
Dating
Early stage
- Cayenne Medical
Health
Cayenne Medical specializes in developing innovative orthopedic solutions, particularly focusing on minimally invasive spine procedures. The company operates in the medical device industry, catering primarily to healthcare professionals and institutions that require advanced surgical tools and systems. Cayenne Medical's business model revolves around the design, manufacturing, and distribution of high-quality medical devices, which are sold directly to hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers. Revenue is generated through the sale of these devices, as well as through ongoing support and training services provided to medical professionals. The company aims to improve patient outcomes by offering cutting-edge technology and personalized solutions tailored to the needs of surgeons and their patients.
Breakout · $48.0M raised
- cbdcentral
Health
Early stage
- CDMData
Transportation
Early stage · 11–50 employees
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- CellTrust
Security, Enterprise software
CellTrust, founded in 2006, is a global leader in mobile communications security and compliance, serving financial services, government, healthcare, and other highly regulated sectors. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company has pioneered various aspects of mobile communications security and compliance and is a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association. CellTrust's mobile communication platform streamlines the capture, retention, and eDiscovery of mobile communications, helping organizations meet regulatory compliance requirements on mobile devices. The company's business model revolves around providing secure and compliant mobile communication solutions, which are essential for preventing data leakage and ensuring that potentially damaging content is intercepted before it leaves the messaging gateway. CellTrust generates revenue through the sale of its software solutions and services to organizations that require stringent mobile communication security and compliance measures. The company holds 99 mobile technology patents globally and has been consistently recognized for its contributions to secure and compliant mobile communication.
Early stage · 11–50 employees · $14.2M raised
- celune
Enterprise software
Early stage
Cenavera Nutrition is a foodservice management company headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, that specializes in providing outsourced, culinary-led food services exclusively for the K-12 school market. The company serves public, private, and charter schools across 33 states, reaching over 350 districts. Founded in 2004, Cenavera operates as a holding company for several foodservice businesses, including Organic Life, Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE), and SLA Management. Its business model focuses on providing a fully outsourced solution that includes menu design, ensuring nutritional compliance, procurement, labor, and on-site meal preparation from scratch. The company aims to increase student participation and engagement by offering high-quality, freshly-made meals. Cenavera generates revenue by managing the complete foodservice operations for school districts that choose to outsource this function.In October 2025, private equity firm Nautic Partners acquired Cenavera Nutrition from Harkness Capital Partners, marking a significant milestone for the company's growth strategy. The existing leadership, including co-CEOs Monty Staggs and Jonas Falk, remains in place to guide the company's expansion. This partnership is expected to accelerate growth, deepen its presence in core and new markets, and potentially involve strategic add-on acquisitions.
Early stage
Early stage
- Centramax
Education, Marketing
Early stage
- Ceppo!
Gaming
Doal.dev operates at the intersection of AI, gaming, and Web3 technologies, focusing on creating engaging hyper casual games and decentralized platforms. The company leverages artificial intelligence to automate and streamline processes, transforming challenges into intelligent solutions. Its gaming division excels in developing addictive HTML5 games, aiming to simplify the game development process and make modern casual games more accessible on mobile devices. By building a mobile-focused platform, Doal.dev enables users to produce their own games and access a variety of fun games. Additionally, the company is committed to user autonomy and security through its decentralized platforms. The business model revolves around providing a seamless gaming experience while ensuring user privacy and control. Doal.dev serves a global market, targeting casual gamers and developers looking for easy-to-use game development tools. Revenue is generated through game sales, platform subscriptions, and potentially through decentralized platform services.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
Early stage
- CERESET
Health
Breakout · 51–200 employees
Recent venture rounds
| Company | Round | Amount | Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monetary Metals | Early VC | $10.5M | Sep 2026 | Not disclosed |
| Sparkle Grooming Co. | Early VC | $6.0M | Sep 2026 | Mars Petcare, Digitalis Ventures |
| Anuncia Medical, Inc. | Early VC | $100K | Aug 2026 | Accelerating Angels |
| CND Life Sciences | Early VC | Undisclosed | Aug 2026 | Curve Partners |
| One Raven | Seed | $5.0M | Jul 2026 | Fifth Wall Ventures |
| Health Endeavors | Growth Equity VC | Undisclosed | Jul 2026 | Decathlon Capital Partners |
| Atlys | Angel | Undisclosed | Jul 2026 | Not disclosed |
| equipifi | Series B | $34.0M | May 2026 | SixThirty Ventures, New Stack Ventures, Rise of the Rest +7 more |
| v4c.ai | Series A | Undisclosed | May 2026 | Tquila, Databricks Ventures |
| Veterinary Sales & Marketing | Growth Equity VC | Undisclosed | Apr 2026 | Chinook Investment Partners |