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Arizona

Scottsdale

Freeway partner cityData as of Oct 1, 2026
1,830
Companies
$58.6M
Venture funding in the last 12 months, 13 rounds
$1.3B
Venture funding, 2022–2026
108
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$780.1M52
2020$152.7M41
2021$1.2B68
2022$502.4M53
2023$603.4M45
2024$84.1M24
2025$60.8M7
2026*$58.6M12

Industries

  • Health275
  • Fintech171
  • Enterprise software157
  • Marketing153
  • Real estate104
  • Food67
  • Education65
  • Media60
  • Energy57
  • Wellness & beauty56

And 20 more industries.

Companies in Scottsdale

289–312 of 1,830 companies

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • ChainIT Pay is the payment-focused subsidiary of ChainIT Holding Corp., providing a financial technology platform that embeds identity verification directly into transactions. The core of ChainIT Pay's service is to ensure that funds only move after the parties involved are verified and the underlying agreement is met, creating a provable audit trail for every transaction. This contrasts with traditional systems that often reconcile payments after the fact. The platform's approach involves four steps: verifying the identity of the sender and receiver, binding the payment to its enforceable terms, moving the money across the appropriate rail, and creating an audit-ready record. The company's infrastructure is built on ChainIT's proprietary technology, which includes 14 awarded patents and 20 pending patents. ChainIT Pay serves industries where payment verification is critical, such as insurance, property and title, government, legal services, and the creator economy. Its business model is designed for a range of clients, from startups to large enterprises, offering scalable payment systems. The platform supports payments across various methods including cards, digital wallets, and bank rails like ACH, RTP, and FedNow. It also enables international payouts to over 200 countries and settlement in stablecoins. For businesses, the service aims to reduce fraud, improve payment controls, and ensure compliance. For individuals, it offers a secure way to send, receive, and manage money, with features like biometric wallet security. The company is part of the larger ChainIT ecosystem, which includes solutions for identity (ChainIT ID), business verification (ChainIT KYB), and digital agreements (Pactvera), all aimed at creating a zero-trust digital environment where every interaction is verified. ChainIT Pay has established partnerships with 22 acquiring partners and is integrated into the U.S. Bank Connected Partnership Network.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Channelbloom

    Marketing

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • ChefMom.com is a digital media property that operates as a sub-brand under SheKnows, which itself is part of the larger Penske Media Corporation (PMC) portfolio. Originally, the website was a blog-style platform focused on providing recipes, parenting advice, and lifestyle content tailored for mothers and families. The platform features a wide range of content including recipes, health and wellness articles, entertainment news, and shopping guides, all curated to support and inspire modern mothers. SheKnows Media, the parent company of ChefMom, was acquired by PMC in March 2018. This acquisition was a strategic move for PMC to expand its presence in the women's lifestyle digital media vertical, adding SheKnows and its associated brands like BlogHer, StyleCaster, and HelloFlo to its portfolio which already included major names like Variety and Rolling Stone. The business model primarily relies on digital advertising and sponsored content, leveraging its large audience of mothers to attract brands in the consumer packaged goods, healthcare, and food and beverage sectors.

    Early stage

  • Chewsy

    Wellness & beauty, Food

    Chewsy Chews is an innovative startup in the health and wellness sector, specializing in high-quality, chewable vitamins and supplements. The company targets health-conscious consumers, including adults and children, who are looking for convenient and tasty ways to meet their daily nutritional needs. Chewsy Chews operates in the growing market of dietary supplements, which has seen increasing demand due to rising health awareness and the convenience of supplement consumption.The business model of Chewsy Chews revolves around the direct-to-consumer (DTC) approach, as well as retail distribution. Customers can purchase their products online through their website, chewsychews.com, or find them in various retail stores. The company offers a range of products, including multivitamins, kids' vitamins, stress and sleep aids, and beauty supplements. Each product is designed to be both effective and enjoyable to consume, with a focus on natural ingredients and vegetarian-friendly formulations.Chewsy Chews generates revenue through the sale of these chewable supplements. Their unique selling proposition is the combination of high potency ingredients and delicious, candy-like flavors, which makes taking vitamins a more pleasant experience. Additionally, their products are free from artificial colors, flavors, and sweeteners, appealing to a more health-conscious demographic.The company emphasizes the portability and convenience of their products, with individually wrapped chews that prevent clumping and drying out. This makes them easy to carry and consume on the go, further enhancing their appeal to busy individuals and families.In summary, Chewsy Chews is carving out a niche in the dietary supplement market by offering tasty, convenient, and high-quality chewable vitamins. Their focus on natural ingredients and consumer-friendly packaging sets them apart from traditional supplement brands.

    Breakout · 1 employees · $16.0M raised

  • Chicago Title Agency Maricopa operates within Arizona's real estate sector, providing essential services such as title insurance, closing, and escrow services. Catering to a diverse clientele, including real estate professionals, lenders, builders, buyers, sellers, and attorneys, the company plays a pivotal role in facilitating smooth real estate transactions. With 13 offices throughout the Maricopa area, Chicago Title Agency Maricopa is strategically positioned to serve both residential and commercial markets. The business model revolves around offering comprehensive real estate services that ensure secure and efficient property transactions. Revenue is generated through the provision of these services, which are critical to the real estate process. Additionally, the company offers marketing solutions and mobile applications to help clients enhance their business operations. By maintaining a robust reference library, Chicago Title Agency Maricopa supports its clients with in-depth information on various real estate topics.

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • Chrismoos

    Enterprise software

    Early stage

  • Early stage

  • CIRQ+

    Energy, Robotics

    CIRQ is a pioneering company in the field of automation and robotics, focusing on providing advanced solutions for commercial properties. The company operates in the commercial real estate market, serving clients such as hotels, office buildings, and other public spaces that require high standards of cleanliness and efficiency. CIRQ's core product is the CBOT, the world's first autonomous disinfecting robot, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technology to sanitize spaces effectively. The business model is based on a SaaS (Software as a Service) platform, offering a subscription-based service that includes the deployment and maintenance of their robots. This model ensures a steady revenue stream while providing clients with cost-effective and scalable solutions. CIRQ has partnered with ARROW Electronics, a leading electronics supplier, to enhance its technological capabilities and market reach. The company generates revenue through subscription fees, partnerships, and potentially through data analytics services derived from the big data collected by their robots.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees · $2.7M raised

  • Citasca

    Legal

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • CivTech Inc.

    Jobs & recruitment

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage

  • Early stage

  • Early stage

Recent venture rounds

CompanyRoundAmountDateInvestors
Monetary MetalsEarly VC$10.5MSep 2026Not disclosed
Sparkle Grooming Co.Early VC$6.0MSep 2026Mars Petcare, Digitalis Ventures
Anuncia Medical, Inc.Early VC$100KAug 2026Accelerating Angels
CND Life SciencesEarly VCUndisclosedAug 2026Curve Partners
One RavenSeed$5.0MJul 2026Fifth Wall Ventures
Health EndeavorsGrowth Equity VCUndisclosedJul 2026Decathlon Capital Partners
AtlysAngelUndisclosedJul 2026Not disclosed
equipifiSeries B$34.0MMay 2026SixThirty Ventures, New Stack Ventures, Rise of the Rest +7 more
v4c.aiSeries AUndisclosedMay 2026Tquila, Databricks Ventures
Veterinary Sales & MarketingGrowth Equity VCUndisclosedApr 2026Chinook Investment Partners
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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