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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.
Show as a table
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

1,177–1,200 of 1,830 companies

  • Paydala

    Fintech, Enterprise software

    Paydala is a specialized company providing comprehensive payment, risk management, and compliance solutions tailored for the betting and gaming industry. The company serves operators in this market by offering a unified payment interface that supports all types of deposits and withdrawals, thereby enhancing customer onboarding, reducing costs, and increasing revenues. Paydala's advanced analytics and AI-driven techniques ensure precise geolocation for ID verification, optimal Wire Act compliance, and robust KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) measures. The business model revolves around providing a one-stop-shop solution that integrates seamlessly with operators' existing systems, mitigating fraud, reducing credit card declines and chargebacks, and ultimately improving profitability. Paydala generates revenue through service fees and transaction-based charges, making it a critical partner for gaming operators looking to streamline their operations and ensure regulatory compliance.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage

  • PeaPod Pediatrics is a healthcare provider in Scottsdale, Arizona, that operates on a direct primary care (DPC) model, offering a membership-based service for pediatric care. Dr. Wiersma established the practice to address parental frustrations with insurance hassles and a lack of direct access to physicians. She has over a decade of experience in the medical field, having graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2013, and holds certifications from the American Board of Pediatrics and the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine, among others. The company's business model is centered around a monthly membership fee that provides families with comprehensive pediatric services, eliminating co-pays, deductibles, and surprise bills for in-office care. This structure allows for a smaller patient panel compared to traditional practices, enabling more personalized and accessible care. The membership includes unlimited in-office and virtual visits, direct access to Dr. Wiersma via text and phone for urgent concerns and general questions, and management of primary care needs from well-checks to sick visits. The service is designed to be convenient for families, offering same or next-day appointments and the ability to handle many health concerns through text or video calls. PeaPod Pediatrics provides a range of services covered by the membership, including in-office testing, simple procedures, and whole-child care with a focus on nutrition, sleep, and parenting coaching. For newborns, the practice offers in-home well visits during the first three months and Dr. Wiersma can see the baby in the hospital at HonorHealth Shea, based on availability. While the practice operates outside of most insurance networks for its direct services, it coordinates with a family's insurance for needs like vaccines, external lab work, imaging tests, and specialist referrals. Families are advised to maintain insurance coverage for emergencies, hospitalizations, or specialty care.

    Early stage

  • PeerLogic

    Security

    PeerLogic is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based company providing a conversational artificial intelligence (AI) platform specifically for the dental industry. Peerlogic targets dental practices of all sizes, from single offices to large Dental Service Organizations (DSOs), helping them convert more calls into appointments and improve patient interaction. The platform makes money by charging a subscription fee for access to its suite of AI-powered tools. Having experienced over 1,200% growth between 2022 and 2023, the company now serves more than 1,000 dental offices across the United States.Peerlogic's core offering is a voice-based conversational intelligence platform that analyzes all inbound and outbound calls. Using AI, machine learning, and natural language processing, the system provides real-time analytics, call summaries, and sentiment analysis. A key feature is "Aimee," an AI assistant that can text missed callers, answer patient questions, and book appointments, allowing front office staff to focus on in-person patient care. The platform integrates with major dental practice management systems to streamline workflows. It identifies missed revenue opportunities, tracks key performance metrics like conversion rates, and provides actionable insights through a customizable dashboard, ultimately helping practices increase production and save time.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees · $8.0M raised

  • Early stage

  • PerfSpot

    Education, Event tech

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Peterson Academy is an American for-profit, online education platform launched in 2024. It presents itself as a lower-cost alternative to a traditional liberal arts education, offering pre-recorded, university-level courses. The idea stemmed from their perception of a need for high-quality education free from what they describe as ideological constraints in modern academia. They announced the venture in 2023 with an initial investment of $3 million. Dr. Peterson is a clinical psychologist and former professor at Harvard University and the University of Toronto, who gained international recognition for his critiques of identity politics and his work on personality and belief systems. Mikhaila Fuller is a podcaster and health blogger who, after personal experiences with severe autoimmune disorders, created the "Lion Diet" and has become an advocate for dietary interventions. The academy was born from a successful online personality course they released, which demonstrated a demand for their educational approach. The platform operates on a subscription-based business model, with an annual fee granting users access to its entire catalog of courses. The pricing is positioned as a fraction of the cost of traditional university tuition. The curriculum covers humanities, finance, health, sciences, and more, with courses taught by instructors from institutions like Harvard, Cambridge, and MIT. Each course consists of approximately eight hours of pre-recorded, self-paced lectures. The company launched its public beta in September 2024, reporting 30,000 registered students within the first month. The academy is not accredited and does not grant formal degrees, though it has stated plans to issue certificates of completion and to collaborate with employers who may recognize its coursework. A key feature in development is a social media platform intended to foster peer-to-peer connections among students.

    Breakout · 51–200 employees

  • Petition Partners

    Jobs & recruitment

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Pets 911

    Fintech

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Petsense is a retail company specializing in pet supplies and services, primarily serving small markets across the United States. The business focuses on providing high-quality pet products at competitive prices by purchasing directly from vendor partners. Petsense caters to pet owners looking for a variety of pet-related products, including food, toys, and treats, as well as professional pet services aimed at improving pet well-being. The company promotes responsible pet ownership through pet adoptions, community involvement, and educational initiatives.Operating in the pet retail market, Petsense's business model revolves around both physical stores and an online platform. Customers can shop online and choose to pick up their purchases in-store, often benefiting from additional discounts. This hybrid model allows Petsense to reach a broader audience while maintaining a strong local presence.Revenue is generated through the sale of pet products and services, with additional income from extended warranty services and partnerships with third-party service providers. Petsense also engages in community activities and educational programs to foster responsible pet ownership, which helps build brand loyalty and community trust.

    Breakout · 501–1000 employees

  • Early stage · 51–200 employees

  • AdVulture.ai operates in the digital advertising sector, providing an AI-powered platform designed to streamline the discovery and scaling of publisher partnerships. The company serves advertisers and marketers seeking data-driven certainty in their media buying processes. By offering a curated database of 10,000 verified publishers across various industry verticals, AdVulture.ai connects clients with high-converting advertising opportunities. The platform's business model revolves around subscription and service fees from advertisers and marketers who utilize its data-driven directory to optimize campaign performance. AdVulture.ai's AI-driven audience matching enhances the visibility and attractiveness of newsletters to premium advertisers, thereby maximizing earning potential for publishers and efficiency for client campaigns. The company addresses the challenges of inconsistent analytics and the complexity of media buying, providing a solution that bypasses predatory middlemen and focuses on data validation.

    Early stage

  • Phil

    Health

    Phil.us is a healthcare technology startup that aims to revolutionize the way patients access their medications. The company operates in the healthcare and pharmaceutical markets, serving both healthcare providers (HCPs) and patients. Its primary offering is the PhilRx platform, a digital tool designed to streamline the process of obtaining prescribed medications. The platform's main features include a national dispense network, real-time HIPAA compliant data, and actionable insights. It simplifies the prior authorization process, ensuring that patients can start their therapy without delay. By negotiating formulary access, Phil.us guarantees that prescriptions are covered by insurance, reducing the financial burden on patients. The company's business model is centered around improving patient adherence to medication regimens and increasing the number of prescriptions covered by insurance. This is achieved by removing barriers to medication access and providing a seamless experience for both patients and healthcare providers. Phil.us also offers consulting services to help healthcare providers optimize their channel strategies and build effective telemedicine programs. These services aim to improve patient access and drive transformative brand outcomes. In terms of revenue generation, Phil.us likely makes money through a combination of platform subscription fees from healthcare providers, consultation fees, and possibly a percentage from each prescription filled through their platform. In conclusion, Phil.us is a promising startup that leverages technology to simplify medication access and improve patient outcomes in the healthcare sector.

    Breakout · 201–500 employees · $98.6M raised

  • Net-Craft Inc is a mobile app development company that has been in business since 2000. We offer a wide range of services, including mobile app development, user interface design, app testing, back-end development, native or hybrid app development, app marketing, and app support.We have a team of experienced and skilled developers who are passionate about creating innovative and user-friendly mobile apps. We understand that every business is different, and we tailor our services to meet the specific needs of our clients.We are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality of service at an affordable price. We offer a free consultation to discuss your mobile app development needs. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you create a successful mobile app.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Phone Ninjas

    Marketing, Enterprise software

    Phone Ninjas provides specialized phone skills training and coaching for the automotive industry, designed to improve how dealership staff handle customer calls and increase appointment conversion rates. Thibeau, known as "The Phone Ninja," started the company to address a gap in dealership training, focusing on turning phone inquiries into showroom appointments. The firm's core service model rejects one-time seminars in favor of a continuous, hands-on coaching program. Its methodology involves listening to a dealership's real customer calls, both inbound and outbound, and having certified coaches score the conversations using a proprietary rubric called the Phone Skills Index (PSI Score). Coaches then provide one-on-one feedback to sales representatives, service advisors, and BDC agents, inserting coaching commands directly into the call recordings so employees can learn from real-world interactions. This weekly reinforcement helps make the skills stick, with the company reporting that engaged clients can increase appointment rates from under 30% to as high as 80%. The platform is built to work with any existing phone system or CRM a dealership uses, requiring no new software installation for the client's team. Phone Ninjas serves various departments within a dealership, including sales teams, Business Development Centers (BDCs), and service departments. The business model is based on this ongoing coaching service, which also includes customized scripts and mystery shopping to ensure quality and consistency.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Photon Medical Communications, established in 2011, offers a specialized clinical communication and collaboration platform from its headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona. This physician-led foundation is central to the company's approach to product development. The core of the business is a cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant software solution designed for the healthcare sector. The platform targets a client base that includes hospitals, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), physician practice groups, and the broader community of caregivers. Revenue is generated through providing subscription-based access to this platform, which aims to unify fragmented communication channels within the complex healthcare environment. The business model appears to be a B2B software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering. The Photon platform functions as a comprehensive patient information and communication system. Its key capability is integrating with a hospital's existing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, a feature designed to be EMR-agnostic for broad compatibility. This integration allows the platform to pull and present real-time patient data—including lab results, admission/discharge/transfer (ADT) notifications, notes, and medical images—directly to a caregiver's mobile device or desktop. A significant feature is its mobile Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) viewer, which gives physicians the ability to view high-definition diagnostic images, such as X-rays and CT scans, remotely. By combining secure, real-time data access with a messaging protocol, the service works to reduce communication delays, improve documentation, and support faster, more accurate clinical decision-making.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees · $2.2M raised

  • PHX Tech Fund

    Real estate

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Based in Scottsdale, United States, the company aimed to simplify the administrative burdens faced by medical professionals. The business provided a centralized system for member physicians to manage and securely transmit their credentialing documents to state medical boards, hospitals, and potential employers. The platform's services extended to assisting physicians with the renewal of state licenses and certificates, tracking Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits and associated budgets. Another key function of the portal was to offer an employer/physician matching service, connecting medical professionals with job opportunities. The company's business model revolved around this suite of services tailored to the administrative needs of physicians. In March 2014, PhysicianPortal secured $20,000 in a seed funding round. According to available data, the company is now considered deadpooled.

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Pickleball Marketplace

    Fashion, Sports

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 51–200 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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