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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

1,225–1,248 of 1,830 companies

  • Pollen-Tech

    Food, Event tech

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Polls for iMessage

    Media, Enterprise software

    The application allowed users to create and share polls directly within group chats to facilitate collective decision-making, a function popular on other messaging platforms. This free-to-use utility gained traction on the App Store, noted for its straightforward interface where users could customize polls with features like anonymous voting, multiple-choice options, and editable fields. The founders have since leveraged their expertise in polling mechanics and social interaction to launch Shop with Friends, a business-to-business solution targeting the e-commerce market. This product operates as a Shopify application designed to enhance social commerce for online retailers. The business model is performance-based, charging clients a fee only on the new revenue generated directly through the app's functionality, ensuring a return on investment for the merchants. Shop with Friends integrates a polling feature into e-commerce websites, enabling indecisive shoppers to consult their friends before making a purchase. An AI-powered prompt identifies users who are hesitating between products and encourages them to create a shareable poll. This poll can be sent via any messaging platform, effectively bringing the brand into private group chats and capitalizing on word-of-mouth referrals to drive sales and increase conversion rates. The tool has demonstrated tangible results for clients, with case studies reporting significant revenue growth attributed to the application.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees · $1.2M raised

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • popwave.media

    Marketing

    Popwave Media specializes in crafting compelling narratives to enhance brand visibility and drive revenue growth. The company offers personalized marketing solutions tailored to build brand awareness and foster lasting connections with audiences. Operating primarily in the digital marketing sector, Popwave Media serves a diverse clientele, including e-sports teams, music artists, and various brands seeking to amplify their voice through authentic social media strategies. The business model revolves around providing bespoke marketing strategies that engage audiences and amplify brand messaging, thereby generating revenue through service fees and long-term client relationships. Popwave Media leverages the extensive industry experience of its leadership team, which includes expertise from major companies like Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment, to deliver effective digital marketing campaigns. The company is positioned in a competitive market, focusing on innovative storytelling and strategic communication to differentiate itself.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Porteiro

    Home & living, Enterprise software

    Breakout · 201–500 employees

  • Power Loan Group

    Real estate

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Premier Lighting

    Home & living

    Breakout · 51–200 employees

  • Premiere Education operates as an online platform for professional continuing education, designed to transform mandatory requirements into opportunities for career development. The company primarily serves professionals in the healthcare sector—including nursing, medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy—while also providing courses for the education and hospitality industries. Its business model is multifaceted, generating revenue through the sale of individual courses, annual 'Unlimited Access' subscriptions to its entire course library, and tailored group solutions for organizations seeking to manage team-wide compliance and training. The platform provides subscribers with access to a library of over 500 courses crafted by practicing industry experts. Key features include on-demand access allowing for self-paced learning, an intuitive dashboard to track progress, and automated reporting of course completions to regulatory bodies such as CE Broker. This streamlines the compliance process for professionals needing to maintain their licenses. Premiere Education's value proposition lies in its focus on delivering high-quality, engaging content that meets rigorous industry standards. The company holds joint provider status and recognition from numerous accrediting bodies, including the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), and the American Dental Association's Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), which underscores the credibility of its offerings. The company has received industry recognition for its platform, including the 2024 EdTech Breakthrough Award for 'Ongoing Education Solution Provider of the Year' and a 2023 Digital Health Award.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • PrimeGov

    Marketing

    PrimeGov, founded in 2014, developed a cloud-based software platform designed to streamline legislative management for local governments. The company's core offering centered on simplifying administrative processes through agenda and committee management automation, virtual meeting capabilities, document management, and video streaming. This integrated solution aimed to enhance operational efficiency and transparency for municipalities. The business catered specifically to the gov-tech market, serving local government agencies by enabling them to digitize their public meeting and decision-making workflows. Its business model was based on providing this end-to-end software as a service. The platform's features became particularly sought-after during the COVID-19 pandemic, which accelerated the need for virtual meetings and digital citizen engagement tools. A significant milestone in PrimeGov's history was its acquisition by Rock Solid Technology in March 2021. This strategic combination was driven by the market's demand for a unified citizen engagement platform that merges public meeting management with broader government data and services. In May 2022, as part of a larger rebranding effort by Rock Solid Technology, the PrimeGov solution was renamed OneMeeting to better align with the parent company's suite of products, which includes OneRequest for public records and the overarching OnePlatform for citizen engagement.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees · $1.5M raised

  • PrimeScale AI Solutions

    Marketing, Enterprise software

    PrimeScale AI Solutions provides an artificial intelligence-based Business Operating System (AI-BOS) designed to help businesses automate and enhance their lead capture and customer engagement processes. The service operates 24/7, acting as a digital employee that ensures no inbound opportunity is missed.The platform is engineered to handle omnichannel communications, responding instantly to website visitor engagements, inbound calls, and form submissions. Its primary function is to engage potential clients, automatically capture critical information, and qualify leads based on preset criteria. A key feature of the system is its ability to schedule qualified appointments directly into a business's calendar, reducing the administrative burden on human teams and shortening the time from initial contact to a booked consultation.The system also automates follow-ups and encourages customers to leave reviews, creating a positive feedback loop that can enhance a business's reputation and generate more inbound leads. PrimeScale AI Solutions targets sales-driven teams and has demonstrated efficacy in service-based industries such as roofing, HVAC, and legal services. Case studies indicate that clients have achieved significant increases in lead capture and booked appointments, with one roofing company capturing 38% more leads in 60 days and an HVAC group increasing booked calls by 42%. The business model focuses on allowing companies to scale operations and increase revenue without a corresponding increase in headcount or overhead.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Breakout · 51–200 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • FSD Pharma is a specialty biotech pharmaceutical R&D company focused on developing innovative treatments for inflammatory diseases. The company operates primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiary, FSD Pharma BioSciences, which is dedicated to the research and development of the lead compound FSD201, an ultra-micronized form of palmitoylethanolamide (PEA). This compound has shown promise in down-regulating cytokines to produce an anti-inflammatory response. FSD Pharma's business model revolves around the development and commercialization of its proprietary compounds. The company has successfully completed a Phase 1 clinical trial for FSD201, demonstrating its safety and tolerability with no serious adverse effects. This trial supports the extensive scientific literature from Europe that highlights the safety and efficacy of micro PEA. The company is currently engaged with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to gain Investigational New Drug (IND) approval for Phase 2a trials targeting COVID-19, osteoarthritis of the knee, endometriosis, and chronic pain, including opioid replacement or sparing. FSD Pharma generates revenue through licensing agreements, partnerships, and potential future sales of its proprietary treatments. The company serves a diverse client base, including healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions.

    Early stage · 1 employees · $1.2M raised

  • Private Placement Central operates as an educational platform dedicated to providing comprehensive information and resources on private placements, commonly referred to as alternative investments. The platform serves financial advisors and accredited investors, offering them free access to a wealth of curated insights, expert research, and analysis. By joining the community, members can explore opportunities across various sectors and gain valuable knowledge to make informed investment decisions. The business model revolves around offering free membership to advisors and accredited investors, with the option to cancel subscriptions at any time. Private Placement Central emphasizes the importance of independent research and consultation with qualified professionals before making investment decisions. The platform's features and tools are designed to enhance understanding and selection of alternative investments, aligning with the investment strategies of seasoned investors seeking diversification.

    Early stage

  • Breakout · 51–200 employees

  • Pro9 Wellness

    Wellness & beauty

    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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