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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

1,201–1,224 of 1,830 companies

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Pilldrill

    Health

    PillDrill is a medication management system designed to assist family caregivers in ensuring their loved ones adhere to their daily pill routines. Operating in the healthcare technology market, PillDrill serves families and caregivers who need a reliable way to manage medication schedules. The core product includes a central hub that provides clear, timely alerts when medication is due, a pill container that logs each dose with a simple scan, and real-time notifications to keep caregivers informed. The business model is based on the sale of the PillDrill system and potentially subscription services for advanced features. Revenue is generated through direct sales to consumers and possibly through partnerships with healthcare providers.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees · $3.0M raised

  • Pin Parrot

    Marketing

    Pin Parrot is a marketing agency that enhances the online visibility of local home service businesses such as roofers, plumbers, and HVAC technicians. The company's core service is a "done-for-you" system that automatically captures and posts a business's completed work to its Google Business Profile and website. Located in Carefree, Arizona, the firm focuses on improving local search rankings and Google Maps visibility for its clients. The service integrates with a client's existing CRM to pull job photos and details, requiring no new processes or applications for the business owner. Pin Parrot optimizes these photos with SEO-friendly metadata and geotags, which helps search engines understand the location and nature of the work performed. By posting fresh, authentic content daily, the platform helps businesses build trust and credibility with potential customers while meeting Google's preference for active and consistently updated profiles. The service also includes geo-grid analytics to track local search performance, showing clients where their business is visible on Google Maps. Pin Parrot's business model is designed for business owners who want to improve their online marketing without dedicating time to daily management tasks. The system operates autonomously, allowing clients to focus on their core services while Pin Parrot handles the online showcasing of their work. In addition to its primary automation service, the company offers à la carte options, including website builds and branding packages.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • Pinnacle Nissan

    Home & living

    Breakout · 51–200 employees

  • Pioneer B1

    Enterprise software

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Pitch.fun

    Fintech

    Pitch.fun is an innovative event management platform designed to streamline the organization and funding of events, activities, and trips for student clubs, organizations, teams, and groups. Operating in the event management market, Pitch.fun provides a comprehensive suite of tools that allow users to create scannable tickets, verify payments, and manage guest lists with ease. The platform offers flexible pricing options, including per-person rates, VIP sections, and private sections, ensuring that event organizers can cater to various attendee needs and preferences.Pitch.fun's business model revolves around charging attendees and transferring funds directly to the event host. The platform holds deposits for each attendee, and subsequent attendees pay the deposit upon joining. Once the minimum commitment is met, Pitch.fun finalizes the guest list and ensures that no additional guests can join. The platform also offers instant payouts, allowing hosts to access their funds as soon as the required headcount is met.The platform's key features include individualized trackable invite links, public event pages, and the ability to post important details, photos, links, and polls. Users can control the number of invitations each attendee receives and manually approve each guest who wishes to join. Additionally, Pitch.fun integrates with popular mapping and rideshare services to ensure guests arrive safely at their events.Pitch.fun generates revenue by charging a fee for each attendee and offering premium features such as instant payouts. The platform serves a diverse range of clients, including student clubs, organizations, teams, and groups, providing them with the tools they need to organize successful events and manage their finances effectively.

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • PitchVDR

    Fintech

    PitchVDR is a specialized virtual data room (VDR) platform designed for the complex fundraising needs of medtech and life science startups. The product was developed by Medtech Pitch Partners, a firm with extensive experience in investor workflows and data integrity for the medical technology sector. PitchVDR aims to streamline the due diligence process during critical funding stages, including seed rounds, Series A/B, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.The platform provides enterprise-grade security features such as robust encryption, role-based access controls, dynamic watermarking, and comprehensive audit trails to protect sensitive intellectual property and financial data. Its structure is organized for clarity, with a hierarchical folder system, indexing, version control, and bulk upload capabilities to ensure that materials are accessible and investor-ready. A key feature is the real-time analytics engine, which allows founders to track investor engagement by monitoring which documents are viewed, for how long, and how frequently. This provides proactive insights into investor interest. The system also includes collaboration tools like e-signatures and Q&A modules to support decision-making among stakeholders. The business model is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to traditional VDR providers, targeting startups with a solution tailored to their budget and specific needs. By focusing exclusively on medtech, PitchVDR addresses the sector's unique commercialization challenges, such as handling IDE submissions, clinical trial data, and regulatory compliance documents. The platform is built on a proven infrastructure to offer reliability and security for managing deals with venture capital, private equity, and angel investors.

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 51–200 employees

  • Pivotal Battery focuses on advancing lead acid battery technologies to meet the growing demand for efficient power storage solutions. Operating within the $60 billion lead acid market, which is projected to exceed $100 billion by 2026, the company aims to commercialize its innovations more rapidly by improving existing technologies rather than developing entirely new ones. Pivotal Battery serves clients in the automotive sector, particularly those involved in hybrid and electric vehicles, as well as other industries requiring reliable energy storage solutions. The business model revolves around research and development, followed by the commercialization of enhanced battery technologies. Revenue is generated through the sale of these advanced batteries to manufacturers and other stakeholders in the energy storage market.

    Early stage · $480K raised

  • PixelPass operates as a full-service creative studio catering to ambitious brands and startups seeking to enhance their brand image and scale creative output. The company provides access to a team of world-class designers, carefully vetted for senior-level skills and experience, available at a starting price of $2,995 per month. PixelPass serves direct-to-consumer brands and other businesses looking for high-quality design solutions, including landing pages, packaging, and comprehensive design systems. The business model revolves around a subscription-based service, allowing clients to pause their plans as needed, offering flexibility and control over their design needs. Revenue is generated through recurring fees, with all amounts being non-cancelable and non-refundable, ensuring a steady income stream. PixelPass operates in the competitive creative services market, distinguishing itself by delivering designs within 48 business hours and offering a unique pause feature for subscriptions.

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Planelogger

    Transportation

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Plasmology4 is pioneering the field of Plasma Medicine, which combines plasma physics, life sciences, and clinical medicine to develop cold plasma technology for healthcare applications. The company has developed a platform technology known as Plaz4, which generates a glowing gas plasma by combining high voltage electricity with a non-combustible gas. This plasma is delivered to wound tissues, where it effectively destroys a broad spectrum of pathogens, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as multidrug-resistant strains like MRSA and A. baumannii. While highly energized, the plasma remains cool to the touch and does not heat up tissues, making it safe for medical use.Plasmology4's technology has demonstrated significant antimicrobial efficacy in laboratory tests and has been recognized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with a designation into the Breakthrough Devices Program. Although the technology is still under FDA review and not yet approved for human use, the company has received federal grants and accolades for its innovative approach.Plasmology4 operates in the healthcare market, specifically targeting wound care and infection control. Its clients include healthcare providers and institutions that deal with chronic wounds and infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. The company's business model revolves around the development and commercialization of its Plaz4 technology, generating revenue through product sales and potential licensing agreements.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees · $3.6M raised

  • Plastics Environmental Solutions, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is dedicated to addressing the global challenge of plastic pollution by importing and distributing biodegradable plastic products. The company offers a range of eco-friendly solutions, including zipper bags and toothbrushes, designed to extend product freshness and promote superior oral hygiene. These products are manufactured using patented technology that enhances their durability and functionality while minimizing environmental impact. Plastics Environmental Solutions serves both businesses and consumers seeking sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics. By focusing on biodegradable materials, the company aims to reduce plastic waste and support sustainability efforts. Its business model revolves around providing healthier, environmentally conscious options that contribute to a positive ecological footprint.

    Early stage

  • Playzu, also known as PlayZuZu, operates as a next-generation, end-to-end iGaming ecosystem specifically designed for high-growth markets such as Africa, India, Latin America, and the Middle East. The company's proprietary platform supports a diverse range of gaming verticals, including both free-to-play (F2P) and real-money gaming (RMG). This encompasses sports betting, slots, crash games, scratch cards, and lotteries. The business model focuses on driving player engagement and long-term value through gamification, real-world rewards, and a sophisticated player progression system. Users can earn in-game currency, which is convertible into tangible rewards like mobile airtime and vouchers. Revenue is generated from both RMG activities and through partnerships within its gaming ecosystem. The company leverages Artificial Intelligence to personalize player experiences, manage customer relations, detect fraud, and optimize overall engagement. Playzu's flagship product, "Rise & Hustle," was launched in July 2025 in Nigeria. This free-to-play mobile game allows players to progress through levels by playing simple, tap-based games to earn real-world rewards, blending street culture with gamification. The game serves as a gateway to the broader Playzu ecosystem, which includes the Rise & Hustle Sportsbook and lottery games.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees · $100K raised

  • Plexus Worldwide, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializes in science-based health and wellness products aimed at improving lives and well-being. The company operates in the direct-selling market, leveraging a network of over 550,000 entrepreneurial Ambassadors globally. Plexus generates revenue by selling its products directly to consumers through these Ambassadors, who earn commissions on sales. The company has been recognized as one of the world's 40 largest direct-selling organizations and has appeared on the Inc. 500 list of Fastest-Growing Companies. Plexus is committed to its core values of trustworthiness, honesty, reliability, and responsibility, and has been named one of Arizona’s “Best Places to Work” by the Phoenix Business Journal. The company continually seeks talented and motivated individuals to join its team and contribute to its mission of helping consumers live healthier and happier lives.

    Late stage · 5001–10000 employees

  • Plural Studios

    Home & living

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage

  • PNTHR Funds operates in the financial sector, specializing in proprietary quantitative strategies designed to capitalize on market volatility. The firm targets institutional investors who seek to enhance their portfolios with precision-timed trades that convert market chaos into calculated gains. Utilizing a proprietary quant software, PNTHR Funds identifies high-probability trades and minimizes risk, allowing for agile movements in both bull and bear markets. The business model includes a 12-month lock-up period with quarterly liquidity, providing flexibility and access to capital. By proactively managing risk and limiting exposure, PNTHR Funds aims to deliver consistent returns regardless of market conditions. The firm invites potential clients to schedule consultations to determine eligibility and explore investment opportunities.

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • PNW Creative Labs

    Enterprise software

    PNW Creative Labs specializes in building custom, AI-powered platforms that serve as a comprehensive operating system for businesses.The company's core offering is a single, integrated system designed to replace disparate tools such as a company's website, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), billing software, and client portals. By consolidating these functions, PNW Creative Labs aims to provide a unified platform built around a business's specific operational logic.Instead of developing traditional websites, the firm focuses on creating systems with complete backend architecture, integrated AI engines, and operational workflows. This approach allows for a centralized solution that manages various aspects of a business's operations, driven by artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency and functionality.

    Early stage

  • Early stage

  • 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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