Freeway
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

577–600 of 1,830 companies

  • First Payment International (FPi), established in 2003, operates as a payment processing partner, providing secure and compliant financial services. The company delivers payment solutions and modern Point of Sale (POS) systems tailored for a diverse client base, ranging from small businesses to large enterprises across sectors like retail and hospitality.FPi's offerings are designed to be scalable and user-friendly, with a focus on security through top-tier compliance (PCI and EMV) and fraud protection. The business model centers on delivering both turnkey and customized solutions, aiming to enhance value from each transaction for its clients.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • FitChat

    Marketing

    FitChat operated as an online live chat service connecting users with exercise physiologists and nutritionists for healthcare advice. The platform was designed to facilitate personal exchange regarding exercise and nutrition. It functioned as a provider for healthcare facilities, utilizing a platform for social and platform software.The company was formerly angel-backed and had an equity crowdfunding campaign in January 2016 when it was generating revenue. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company is now listed as out of business as of May 2018.Another entity named Fitchat, found at fitchat.ai, specializes in automating appointment booking for fitness coaches. This service uses a chatbot to handle scheduling, is available 24/7, and integrates with calendar applications like Google Calendar. It allows for customizable responses to match a coach's brand and includes features for client management, storing information, preferences, and appointment history. Additionally, a Brazilian company also named FitChat provides a WhatsApp chatbot tool for gyms to connect with their students, offering various content creation tools.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees · $70K raised

  • FITwu

    Media

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Fiwize

    Fintech

    FiWize specializes in providing low payment auto loans, including refinancing, lease buyout loans, and purchase financing. The company operates in the auto finance market, targeting individuals looking to reduce their monthly car payments. FiWize's business model revolves around offering a variety of loan options that are designed to save customers hundreds of dollars each month. By allowing customers to prequalify without impacting their credit score, FiWize makes the loan process accessible and straightforward. The company generates revenue through interest on the loans provided and potentially through fees associated with loan origination and servicing. FiWize serves a broad range of clients, from those looking to refinance their existing auto loans to individuals seeking financing for new vehicle purchases from dealerships. The company's unique selling proposition is its ability to offer loan options that may not be available elsewhere, providing significant monthly savings for its customers.

    Early stage · 1 employees · $330K raised

  • Early stage

  • Fleet intelligence

    Enterprise software

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Floors ASAP

    Home & living

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • FlowerShop Media operates as a specialized advertising technology firm focused on the regulated cannabis sector. Established in 2019, the company provides a compliant advertising platform tailored to the specific needs of cannabis brands, a market segment facing stringent marketing restrictions. The business addresses the challenges brands encounter in reaching consumers by offering programmatic advertising solutions that navigate the complex legal landscape of the cannabis industry.The company's core offering is a demand-side platform (DSP) that allows cannabis companies, including multi-state operators and dispensaries, to execute targeted digital advertising campaigns. This platform enables clients to reach their desired audiences across mainstream digital channels where cannabis advertising is typically prohibited. By leveraging its technology, FlowerShop Media ensures that ad placements are compliant with the varied regulations governing cannabis promotion at state and local levels. The service is designed to give brands enhanced control over their campaigns, providing transparency in ad performance and ensuring adherence to legal standards.The business model is centered on providing managed services and a self-service platform for advertising campaign execution. Revenue is likely generated through fees for media buys, platform access, and management of advertising campaigns. FlowerShop Media serves a client base that ranges from recreational to medical cannabis product manufacturers, helping them to amplify their brand presence and drive sales in a controlled and effective manner. The firm's value proposition lies in its ability to unlock mainstream advertising inventory for a highly restricted industry, thereby enabling customer acquisition and brand growth.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • FluShields

    Fashion

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • focusIT

    Legal

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • Foothills Animal Rescue is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization operating in the animal welfare sector, specifically focused on homeless cats and dogs in Maricopa County, Arizona. The organization was established in 1995, beginning its journey in Cave Creek, Arizona, as a foster-based network. A significant operational expansion occurred in 2010 with the opening of a dedicated adoption center, followed by the launch of the Brynne Smith Memorial Campus Adoption Center in north Scottsdale in December 2016. This state-of-the-art facility provides a safe environment for animals and received a Judges Special Award of Excellence at the Gold Nugget Awards in July 2017. The organization functions as a no-kill, adoption-guarantee shelter. Its primary service is the rescue, comprehensive care, and adoption of animals. Foothills Animal Rescue often accepts animals from overcrowded, larger shelters where they might be at risk for euthanasia, providing them a safe harbor until a permanent home is found. The organization has a particular focus on animals with special medical or behavioral needs that other facilities may not be equipped to handle. Its operational model is supported by a volunteer Board of Directors that provides fiscal oversight and ensures alignment with best practices in animal welfare. The day-to-day work is heavily reliant on a base of over 250 volunteers who assist with animal care, adoption counseling, and event support. Revenue generation for Foothills Animal Rescue is diversified for a non-profit. It relies on community donations, grants from various foundations, and fundraising events. Key annual fundraisers include 'Paws to Celebrate' and 'Whiskers & Wine'. A distinctive component of its financial model is a resale boutique, 'Daisy's Rescued Goods', which provides a supplementary income stream to support the rescue's mission. The organization also generates revenue through adoption fees, which are reinvested to fund the rescue of more animals. This multi-faceted funding structure enables the provision of extensive medical care, including spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and behavioral modification programs to ensure animals are prepared for their new homes.

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

  • Early stage

  • For Wanted

    Music, Dating

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Forbes.jobs

    Jobs & recruitment

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • Foresight Intelligence

    Enterprise software

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Forgemedia

    Hosting

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

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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