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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

601–624 of 1,830 companies

  • Formulai

    Health

    Formulai is a marketplace for health and wellness products, offering personalized supplement recommendations powered by science and data. The company's mission is to simplify the discovery of effective health solutions, moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. Michael, a former A-10C fighter pilot, brings entrepreneurial experience and strategic leadership. John, a board-certified emergency physician and attorney with over 30 years of experience, provides medical and operational insight. The founders created Formulai out of frustration with the wellness industry's ineffective, trend-driven products, aiming to provide a platform with vetted, science-backed supplements that deliver tangible results. Formulai operates as a curated marketplace, connecting consumers with vetted, science-backed brands. The platform utilizes an AI-powered quiz to analyze a user's goals, habits, and priorities, generating a personalized supplement plan called a "Super Stack". Every product featured on the platform undergoes a rigorous vetting process based on five pillars: scientific rigor, ingredient quality, manufacturing and sourcing, price and performance, and mission alignment. This ensures all products are backed by human research, contain clean and potent ingredients, and are produced by manufacturers with GMP or NSF certification. The business model provides users with a free account to access member pricing and a personalized dashboard to manage their health plan, while the company partners with wellness brands, practitioners, and healthcare professionals.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Formulaic Inc. is a private technology and membership company that operates Formulaic300, an exclusive, invitation-only platform for accredited investors and high-net-worth individuals. The platform is limited to 100 approved members worldwide to maintain privacy and the quality of participation. The company's business model is based on an annual membership fee, which allows members to connect and transact directly without incurring transaction-based commissions through the platform. Transactions are finalized independently using vetted third-party services like title and escrow providers. Formulaic300 is designed for a range of participants, including founders, owners, investors, and asset holders seeking to explore alternative assets, business interests, and strategic transactions. The platform facilitates the exchange of a wide array of assets, such as real estate, private equity stakes, mineral rights, and collectibles. Formulaic300 is built on several proprietary components. The Formula Engine™ uses AI to match member assets and objectives, identifying potential alignments for transactions. This is supported by the Formula Library™, a collection of over 300 proprietary methodologies for structuring deals. The platform's Multi-Party Exchange Technology™ is engineered to discover complex transaction pathways involving multiple participants simultaneously, which might otherwise be overlooked. Additionally, the Legacy Infrastructure™ component is a system designed to preserve knowledge and strategic decision-making processes. The platform also extends to in-person events and private forums to foster relationships and the exchange of strategies among its members.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • Foundation Surgical is a medical device company focused on developing procedural solutions for spinal healthcare. The firm operates in the specialized market of spinal surgery, targeting spine surgeons as its primary clients. Its business model centers on the creation and commercialization of new surgical techniques and associated medical devices.The company's portfolio includes a novel motion preservation procedure and a single position lateral fusion surgery. A key product is a motion sparing partial vertebral body replacement device, utilized in a single position procedure that enables sagittal and coronal correction with indirect decompression. Revenue is likely generated through the sale of its proprietary surgical devices and systems to hospitals and surgical centers.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Founders Workshop

    Enterprise software

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Freshean

    Health

    Based in the Phoenix area, Freshean was established in 2017 by founder and CEO Xiwang Qi. The company is developing solutions focused on carbon dioxide reduction and air purification. Freshean's core technology centers on a direct air capture (DAC) system designed to remove CO2 and other pollutants from the atmosphere. The company utilizes a nano-engineered sorbent with a proprietary “Nano-in-Nano” platform, which it reports increases CO2 capture efficiency and reduces costs compared to existing technologies. In addition to its large-scale atmospheric solutions, Freshean also provides products for cleaning indoor air using nanotechnology. As a privately held company, Freshean has not publicly disclosed its funding status. The firm operates in the growing clean technology and carbon capture market. In 2023, the company was selected to participate in the MassChallenge U.S. Early Stage Accelerator program, a platform that connects startups with corporate partners, investors, and mentors.

    Early stage

  • Freshmac

    Telecom

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Frites Street specializes in producing gourmet frozen French fries and potato products, catering primarily to chefs and culinary professionals across the United States. The company operates in the foodservice industry, focusing on high-quality, wholesale potato offerings designed to enhance various dining experiences. Frites Street's product line includes a diverse range of fries, from classic restaurant cuts to unique variations like shoestring and crinkle-cut fries, as well as hand-cut chips. These products are made from Kennebec-style potatoes, known for their superior taste and texture, and are prepared using a proprietary brining and frying process to ensure optimal flavor and crispness. The business model revolves around bulk sales to restaurants, catering services, and other foodservice providers, generating revenue through large-scale distribution agreements. Frites Street differentiates itself by offering products that are naturally vegan, soy-free, gluten-free, and kosher, with no coatings, preservatives, or unpronounceable ingredients. This commitment to quality and simplicity appeals to health-conscious consumers and professional chefs alike.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees · $3.7M raised

  • Frosty | AI coworker

    Enterprise software

    Frosty is a technology company providing an AI coworker designed to automate and execute operational tasks, shifting the paradigm from AI-driven advice to completed work. The platform is aimed at lean businesses such as marketing agencies, coaches, and owner-operators who are bottlenecked by repetitive manual tasks. His previous ventures include Body Labs (acquired by Amazon), SpeechWorks (acquired by Nuance), and OpenAir.com (acquired by Netsuite). Frosty functions as a virtual teammate that users can direct via natural language in chat applications like Slack. It integrates directly with a suite of common business tools including Stripe, Google Ads, HubSpot, Gmail, and Notion. This allows the AI to perform and deliver finished work, such as generating branded client reports, creating live dashboards, triaging inboxes, and drafting emails. The product is the deliverable itself, not a set of instructions. The business model is built on a prepaid, credit-based system, which offers clients clear and predictable costs for the tasks the AI performs. A key differentiator is the emphasis on user control; actions are logged, and high-risk tasks require user approval, allowing the AI to earn trust and autonomy over time. The platform is designed for teams and agencies, with capabilities for individual user permissions and isolated workspaces to manage multiple clients securely. Frosty is engineered to learn a business's specific operational patterns, enhancing its efficiency and effectiveness the longer it is used.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Fulchrome

    Marketing

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Funding Well Capital is a nationwide lender that provides customized financing and leasing programs for businesses of all sizes, from small companies with 2-5 employees to Fortune 500 corporations. The firm specializes in creating cost-effective financing solutions and works directly with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and its clients. The company offers a range of financial products designed to help businesses acquire capital, grow their workforce, and manage operations. Key services include equipment financing for machinery and software, working capital loans for day-to-day expenses, and accounts receivable financing, also known as factoring. Funding Well Capital is noted for its fast approval process, with credit turnaround times of 24 hours or less, and flexible payment options with terms up to 10 years, including deferred, monthly, quarterly, and annual plans. The company states it has a high credit approval rating, welcoming most applicants. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, the firm was established in 2006. It positions itself as a partner for businesses needing capital for various purposes, emphasizing low rates and accessibility. The company serves a diverse client base across multiple industries, with a particular focus on financing for medical and technology equipment.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Fusion Esports is a gaming, esports, and entertainment media organization focused on fostering talent within Spanish and English-speaking communities. Founded by professional baseball player Jhoulys Chacín, along with Daniel "Dazu" Mazzeo and Héctor "Jwaken" Orozco, the company's name reflects its mission to merge diverse nationalities and cultures within the competitive gaming scene. The organization was established to boost the talent and passion of the competitive gaming community. The company operates primarily as an esports organization, fielding competitive rosters in numerous popular games. These include teams for Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, Super Smash Bros., Mobile Legends, and FC26, primarily competing in the LATAM Norte region. Beyond its competitive teams, Fusion Esports positions itself as a media and lifestyle brand. This involves creating a wide range of gaming-related digital content, including online series and live event coverage, distributed through its social channels to engage both its Spanish and English-speaking fanbases. Fusion Esports' business model relies on several key revenue streams common in the esports industry. A primary source of income is sponsorships and partnerships, where the organization receives financial support from brands in exchange for marketing and advertising rights. The company also aims to generate revenue through the sale of team merchandise and apparel, developing a lifestyle brand. Its business strategy involves leveraging a strong network in the underserved Spanish-speaking market while simultaneously building a presence in the larger English-speaking market. The company actively seeks investment from angel investors and venture capitalists to fuel its growth and considers strategic acquisitions as a potential avenue for expansion.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Future of Factory is revolutionizing the manufacturing sector by integrating advanced technologies such as AI-driven automation, IoT connectivity, and additive manufacturing. This approach creates a seamless ecosystem that optimizes every aspect of production for efficiency and precision. The company envisions a future where products are designed, produced, and delivered with unprecedented speed and accuracy, allowing businesses to swiftly adapt to market changes and consumer demands. Future of Factory combines state-of-the-art software solutions with innovative business processes to create an integrated, flexible, and highly responsive manufacturing environment. This enables clients to achieve significant cost savings, reduced time to market, and enhanced product customization capabilities. By embracing the latest advancements and focusing on continuous improvement, Future of Factory is paving the way for a new era of manufacturing where excellence, sustainability, and innovation converge. The company serves businesses looking to overcome traditional constraints of logistics and production complexities, offering fiscally responsible solutions that ensure substantial cost savings.

    Early stage

  • Early stage

  • Early stage

  • Fynn Financial is a fintech lender that provides private student loans for individuals attending trade and vocational schools in the United States. The company's business model is centered on financing education for skilled labor careers such as welding, nursing, and construction to address labor shortages. Fynn underwrites loans by assessing a student's future earning potential rather than solely relying on historical credit data, which allows it to serve students who may not qualify for traditional financing. By partnering with trade schools that have high graduation and job placement rates, Fynn aligns its interests with the success of the students. He aimed to create a system where a person's financial background does not limit their educational opportunities. As of March 2023, the company had raised a total of $36 million through an $11 million seed round and a $25 million debt facility from investors including Y Combinator, Susa Ventures, and Village Global. The company's flagship product launched in July 2022. Fynn's loan products include unique benefits designed to support borrowers post-graduation, such as income protection, the ability to pause payments, loan forgiveness options, and a six-month post-graduation grace period. The company also offers career support services, including resume assistance and interview scheduling, to help graduates find employment.

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • 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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