Tempe
Freeway partner cityData as of Oct 1, 2026Venture funding by year
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| Year | Venture funding | Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $686.1M | 21 |
| 2020 | $170.0M | 23 |
| 2021 | $285.4M | 20 |
| 2022 | $438.5M | 23 |
| 2023 | $55.7M | 6 |
| 2024 | $146.1M | 9 |
| 2025 | $67.8M | 7 |
| 2026* | $21.0M | 3 |
Industries
- Health86
- Marketing55
- Enterprise software50
- Energy45
- Fintech43
- Real estate39
- Education35
- Food31
- Semiconductors31
- Media24
And 20 more industries.
Companies in Tempe
1–24 of 687 companies
2 Million Blossoms is a quarterly magazine focused on the conservation of pollinators, both wild and managed. The publication serves environmentally conscious individuals and organizations interested in biodiversity and ecological sustainability. Operating in the environmental conservation market, the magazine provides in-depth articles, research findings, and practical advice on how to protect pollinators. The business model revolves around subscription-based revenue, with readers paying for quarterly issues that deliver 100 pages of content aimed at raising awareness and promoting actionable steps for pollinator protection. The company makes money through subscription fees and potentially through advertising from eco-friendly brands.
Early stage
- 24HR Fast Funding Capital
Fintech
24HR Fast Funding Capital is a financial services company that provides alternative funding solutions to businesses in the USA, Canada, and the UK. The firm specializes in asset-based lending, invoice factoring, and business lines of credit. It aims to provide rapid access to working capital for companies that may not qualify for traditional bank loans. The company's primary services include asset-based lending up to $100 million, where loans are secured against a company's assets such as accounts receivable, inventory, machinery, or real estate. This allows businesses to borrow up to 90% of their accounts receivable value and a significant percentage of other assets. Another core offering is invoice factoring, which lets businesses convert unpaid invoices into immediate cash. This service, also known as accounts receivable financing, is designed for businesses with a monthly sales volume of at least $35,000 and offers rates as low as 0.55%. Additionally, 24HR Fast Funding Capital offers a revolving business line of credit up to $750,000. To qualify for this, a business typically needs to be in operation for at least six months, generate a minimum of $500,000 in gross annual income, and have a FICO score of at least 600. The company emphasizes a fast application and funding process, often within 24 hours, and states that credit scores are not the primary factor for some of its products, such as invoice factoring. It serves a wide range of industries, including transportation, staffing, healthcare, and consumer goods.
Early stage · 1 employees
Early stage
4Sight Labs, founded in 2016, is a public safety technology company providing biometric monitoring solutions for individuals in custody. The company was established by a team that includes veterans, former law enforcement personnel, and technology experts. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company operates in the public safety and corrections market, serving law enforcement agencies, jails, and detention centers. Its business model centers on providing a comprehensive system that includes hardware (wearable sensors), software (mobile apps and dashboards), and cloud services, likely on a subscription or licensing basis. 4Sight Labs targets its solutions to mitigate the risks and liabilities associated with in-custody incidents. Since its inception, the company has secured $6.38 million in funding over two rounds, including a Series A round in September 2022. 4Sight Labs' flagship product is the OverWatch™ system, a platform designed to continuously monitor the health and wellness of detainees. This system utilizes wireless, wearable biosensors that track key vital signs, including heart rate, blood oxygen levels, skin temperature, and movement. The collected data is analyzed by advanced algorithms to detect signs of risk or medical distress, triggering real-time alerts to officers and supervisors. The sensors are designed to be easily applied and tamper-resistant for the challenging conditions of correctional environments. The overall system, which includes mobile applications and web dashboards, ensures that critical health information is synced and accessible throughout the custody continuum, from arrest to detention. By providing continuous, automated monitoring, the OverWatch™ system aims to enable early intervention, reduce in-custody deaths, and enhance transparency for agencies.
Early stage · 11–50 employees · $7.8M raised
- A5Local
Health
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- AAROHAA.AI
Enterprise software
AAROHAA.AI provides advanced artificial intelligence solutions and strategic advisory to help businesses innovate and automate. The company's core platform, SAIGE (Strategic AI for Growth & Evolution), processes diverse datasets to deliver real-time, actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. SAIGE is designed for scalability and can be deployed within 45 days, integrating with existing on-premise, cloud, or hybrid systems to handle large data volumes with 99.9% uptime. The firm offers a range of services including the development of custom AI models, machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and computer vision solutions. These services automate tasks from internal operations to customer service, streamlining workflows. AAROHAA's offerings are structured around a comprehensive delivery model that covers the entire process from initial concept to deployment, integration, and ongoing optimization. The company also provides strategic AI advisory to create tailored roadmaps that align with specific business objectives, such as optimizing supply chains or understanding customer behavior. It serves various industries, with specific solutions for financial technology and healthcare.
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- Ability Dynamics
Health
At PROTEOR USA, we are in the constant pursuit of innovation with the best possible outcomes in mind. Keeping #HumanFirst as our mantra for over 100 years, we are committed to developing the most comprehensive product portfolio in the Orthotic & Prosthetic industry. With the recent addition of the Freedom PLIE® 3, Freedom KINNEX™ 2.0, and numerous other prosthetic products to our existing product offerings, including the RUSH Foot® Collection and the ALLUX™ 2 MPK, we welcome you to take a look at our inclusive and extensive product catalog. Discover the exciting PROTEOR USA product line and our commitment to the pursuit of innovation. Putting the #HumanFirst, we are excited to deliver an extensive, progressive product line that includes everything today's prosthetic wearer needs to LIVE THE LIFE THEY LOVE.
Early stage · 51–200 employees · $1.5M raised
- AceMyHomework
Education
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- AcrylicPress
Media
Early stage · 11–50 employees
Early stage · 1 employees
- ActiveClass
Education
ActiveClass is an educational technology company that provides a student engagement platform designed to integrate with existing Learning Management Systems (LMS). A significant milestone was achieved in October 2021, when the company raised $1.9 million in a seed funding round led by PHX Ventures, with participation from angel investors and executives from CampusLogic and Parchment. This capital was aimed at expanding the team, enhancing customer support, and accelerating product development. The core business of ActiveClass is to address student success and retention by improving engagement and fostering a sense of community within educational courses. The company targets higher education institutions, offering a SaaS-based platform that operates as a social-media-inspired toolset within the school's LMS. The platform is designed to facilitate better communication and collaboration between students and instructors. Its client roster includes institutions such as Delgado Community College, the University of Arizona, and Harvard's Division of Continuing Education. The ActiveClass product suite includes several key features. **ActiveFeed** serves as a central, social-media-style stream for course announcements, content sharing, polls, and community building. **ActiveAssignments** is designed to replace traditional LMS discussion boards with a more dynamic, multimedia-enabled social tool that includes features for originality scoring through a Turnitin integration, word counts, and simplified, bias-free grading. The **Insights** module provides instructors with actionable data on student engagement, helping them to identify who is participating and who may need additional support. The platform supports various interaction formats, including text, file attachments, drawings, polls, and embedded video or audio recordings, aiming to make online discussions more vibrant and substantive.
Early stage · 1 employees · $1.9M raised
- ActiveLifeUSA
Health, Wellness & beauty
The company operates in the consumer health and wellness market, focusing on the design, development, and sale of products aimed at pain relief, posture correction, and home fitness. It appears to function under at least two brand names, Active Life USA and Swedish Posture, suggesting a direct-to-consumer (D2C) e-commerce business model. Revenue is generated through the sale of these physical goods, which include items for muscle care, sleep, and posture support, such as the 'HighHealer' for plantar fasciitis.The product development process is a key operational aspect, involving a specialist team of sports medicine doctors and physiotherapists who create and validate the items. These products are then tested in collaboration with personal trainers and athletes before market release. This approach targets consumers seeking medically-vetted solutions for chronic pain and physical wellbeing.The client base consists of individuals experiencing physical discomfort, such as plantar fasciitis, and those proactively seeking to improve their posture and overall health through ergonomic and home exercise aids.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Acuraoftempe
Transportation
Early stage
- Adapt the Game
Event tech
Adapt The Game is a mobile platform focused on improving the event-going experience for individuals with disabilities. These challenges included the difficulty of verifying ADA compliance at venues and a cumbersome process for purchasing accessible tickets, often requiring phone calls or emails instead of a simple online checkout. These firsthand frustrations were the catalyst for creating a technology-driven solution.The core of the business is a mobile application that serves as a centralized resource for people with disabilities. Users can personalize the app based on their specific accessibility requirements to create a tailored gameday experience. The platform provides detailed information on nearby venues, enabling users to confirm accessibility features before attending an event. A key function of the app is to offer a virtual walkthrough, guiding users on the most accessible routes to enter and navigate the venue. The service aims to streamline the entire process, from planning the visit to enjoying the event, with the goal of making live events equally accessible to all fans. The business operates in the accessible technology market, directly serving the community of people with disabilities. The app functions as a tool for users to find and share information about accessible venues and to simplify the ticketing process. While the primary users are individuals with disabilities, the platform also implicitly serves event venues by providing a channel to communicate their accessibility features to a dedicated user base. The operational model is centered on a mobile app that consolidates accessibility information that is often fragmented and difficult to obtain.
Early stage · 1 employees · $10K raised
- AdOn Network
Marketing
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- Adoniaorganics
Wellness & beauty
Early stage
- Adosia
Telecom
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- AdRail
Marketing
AdRail USA provides a high-visibility advertising solution by applying a patented, non-permanent film directly onto escalator handrails. This transforms them into marketing platforms, creating a new revenue stream for venue owners in high-traffic locations like airports, convention centers, hotels, and malls. The company manages the entire turnkey process for its clients, which includes advertising sales, print production, and the installation and removal of the film by trained technicians. The technology was developed and patented worldwide by EHC Global, an escalator handrail manufacturer, around the year 2000. AdRail USA holds licensing agreements to utilize this technology. The company's business model serves both the brands wishing to advertise and the facilities that house the escalators. For advertisers, AdRail reports a high brand recall rate of 85%. For facilities, it offers a new source of revenue. Clients have included major brands such as Amazon, Meta, Intel, and MasterCard. Beyond advertising, the product is positioned as a safety and hygiene enhancement. The company highlights that the presence of the graphic film on the handrail helps passengers gauge the speed and motion of the escalator, which can reduce trips and falls. AdRail is approved by the ASME A17.1 national code. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the company pivoted to emphasize the hygienic aspects of its service, promoting its 'Safe2Touch' program. This initiative, which has received the GBAC STAR Registered Seal, involves cleaning the handrails before the film is applied and using the film as a non-porous barrier to limit germ transmission.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Advent Diamond
Semiconductors
Advent Diamond specializes in the development of next-generation semiconductor materials and components, focusing on diamond-based solutions. The company operates in the high-tech sector, serving clients in telecommunications, power, quantum technologies, and advanced sensors. Advent Diamond's business model revolves around growing single crystal semiconducting diamond wafers with controlled impurities, known as dopants, and fabricating these into electronic components. These components are then integrated into systems to achieve significant performance gains. The company collaborates closely with end users and application experts to ensure that their diamond components meet specific needs and deliver system-level improvements. Revenue is generated through the sale of these specialized diamond components and through partnerships with companies seeking to leverage diamond technology for advanced applications.
Early stage · 11–50 employees · $4.5M raised
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Agaveapt
Real estate
Early stage
- Agency Leads
Jobs & recruitment
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- AgOtter
Telecom
Insero Solutions is an agricultural engineering company dedicated to helping ag businesses grow through sophisticated yet user-friendly products. The company designs and manufactures GPS GNSS and machine control products that provide vital, real-time data accessible from any internet-connected device. Insero Solutions serves a global clientele, including partners and dealers, by integrating its products with other industry-leading solutions such as Agrian, Conservis, Chem Man Online, Surety, and MVP. The company's business model revolves around creating essential tools for agricultural operations, ensuring ease of installation and use, and offering dedicated support through a network of dealers and partners. Insero Solutions generates revenue by selling its innovative products and providing ongoing support services. The market it operates in includes agricultural technology and precision farming, catering to farmers and agricultural businesses seeking to optimize their operations with advanced technology.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Agua Caliente
Energy, Hosting
Early stage
Recent venture rounds
| Company | Round | Amount | Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProPlaintiff.ai | Early VC | Undisclosed | Jul 2026 | Not disclosed |
| Basata | Series A | $21.0M | May 2026 | Cowboy Ventures, Basis Set Ventures, PHX Ventures +1 more |
| LifeGuides | Growth Equity VC | Undisclosed | Jan 2026 | Castellan Group |
| RunBuggy | Series B | $37.0M | Oct 2025 | Centana Growth Partners |
| DMD systems Recovery, Inc. | Growth Equity VC | Undisclosed | Sep 2025 | Tailwind Capital |
| Shilo AI | Seed | $2.6M | Jun 2025 | The Levi Rodgers Real Estate Group, The MPH Team, AZ-VC +6 more |
| Solestial | Series A | $17.0M | May 2025 | Techstars, Airbus Ventures, AE Ventures +6 more |
| Uplinq | Series A | $10.0M | May 2025 | LiveOak Venture Partners, Next Coast Ventures, AZ-VC |
| Morphos Ai | Early VC | $500K | May 2025 | Not disclosed |
| Purityresource | Seed | $680K | Apr 2025 | Not disclosed |