Freeway
Arizona

Tempe

Freeway partner cityData as of Oct 1, 2026
687
Companies
$21.0M
Venture funding in the last 12 months, 3 rounds
$729.1M
Venture funding, 2022–2026
23
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$686.1M21
2020$170.0M23
2021$285.4M20
2022$438.5M23
2023$55.7M6
2024$146.1M9
2025$67.8M7
2026*$21.0M3

Industries

  • Health86
  • Marketing55
  • Enterprise software50
  • Energy45
  • Fintech43
  • Real estate39
  • Education35
  • Food31
  • Semiconductors31
  • Media24

And 20 more industries.

Companies in Tempe

313–336 of 687 companies

  • Intelligent Voice AI

    Enterprise software

    Intelligent Voice AI provides AI-powered productivity and voice agents for businesses in the healthcare, insurance, legal, and home service sectors. The company, headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, focuses on helping small and mid-market firms automate administrative, customer support, and sales tasks. Intelligent Voice AI officially launched in Q4 2025, when it began onboarding its first clients. The platform was developed in partnership with Thinkrr.ai, an AI technology firm specializing in large-scale LLM infrastructure. The core offering is the Evolve AI Agent, a system that combines agentic architecture with generative AI. These agents are designed to handle complex, high-volume communications and operational duties, from managing inbound calls and scheduling to acting as outbound sales development representatives. The technology integrates with existing business systems like CRMs, EHRs, and telephony platforms. It is designed to be compliant with standards such as HIPAA, SOC 2, and GDPR. The platform supports over 15 languages and features more than 80 voice profiles to provide human-like engagement. Intelligent Voice AI operates on a proprietary framework called the Evolve Methodology, which consists of three phases: Illuminate, Alleviate, and Elevate. This strategic model begins by identifying operational inefficiencies, then deploys targeted AI automations to address them, and finally focuses on scaling the business through the continuous learning of the AI agents. This approach is designed to increase operational efficiency, grow revenue, and improve customer satisfaction without adding staff.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • International Conveyor and Rubber, LLC specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for conveyor systems, focusing on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Operating primarily in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Alabama, the company serves a diverse range of industries requiring efficient material handling solutions. With a commitment to safety and quality, ICR enhances client performance and profitability through its strategic locations and experienced crews. The business model revolves around offering tailored services that address specific client needs, ensuring operational efficiency and minimizing downtime. Revenue is generated through service contracts and project-based engagements, catering to businesses seeking reliable and expert conveyor system management.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Invision Security Group provides integrated electronic security solutions for commercial, industrial, and government clients. The firm offers a full suite of services, including the design, engineering, installation, and maintenance of its systems. Its core offerings encompass access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and fire alarm systems. Invision Security focuses on delivering customized, turnkey solutions that begin with an initial site survey and extend to ongoing support and maintenance. The company utilizes non-proprietary devices and open-platform integrations, allowing for smoother upgrades and system scalability. Advanced features such as 4K ultra high-definition video, AI-powered video analytics, license plate recognition, and cloud-based storage are part of their product lineup. The business serves a diverse range of industries, including education, government, transportation, property management, manufacturing, banking, and healthcare. In September 2025, Invision Security Group was acquired by Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, a major U.S. provider of fire protection and life safety services. Following the acquisition, the company continues to operate under its brand, serving clients in the Greater Philadelphia area, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Florida.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • IQ Total Source

    Fintech, Marketing

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Ironsdesign

    Home & living

    Early stage

  • ISO Amp

    Fintech

    ISO Amp provides automated merchant statement analysis and proposal generation for independent sales organizations (ISOs), banks, and fintech companies. The company utilizes a human-assisted artificial intelligence system to analyze merchant statements, supporting all pricing models and identifying optimization opportunities to increase savings and margin.The platform allows clients to upload merchant statements through a custom-branded portal. Approximately half of the statements are analyzed instantly, with the remainder handled by human analysts, who deliver detailed analyses within minutes. After analysis, users can adjust pricing with a real-time slider that shows the impact on margins and savings before generating a professional, custom-branded proposal in PDF or Excel formats. The system also identifies Level II & III interchange optimization opportunities automatically.In addition to statement analysis, ISO Amp offers a white-labeled training platform with an extensive library of courses on the payments industry, which clients can supplement with their own content. The service includes features like marketing campaign tools, quick savings estimates without a statement, and basic CRM capabilities for managing prospects. For more advanced integration, the company provides a Zapier integration and an API to connect with external CRM systems, such as IRIS CRM.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Isos Technology

    Education, Energy

    Isos Technology specializes in providing expert solutions for optimizing Atlassian tools, enhancing team collaboration, and streamlining project management processes. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including federal government agencies and private sector businesses, helping them to leverage Atlassian's suite of products such as Jira, Confluence, and Trello. Operating in the IT consulting and software services market, Isos Technology's business model revolves around offering consulting, implementation, and support services tailored to the specific needs of its clients. The company generates revenue through service fees, project-based engagements, and ongoing support contracts. By focusing on delivering high-quality, customized solutions, Isos Technology ensures that its clients can maximize the value of their Atlassian investments and achieve their mission-critical goals.

    Early stage · 51–200 employees

  • JabberYak

    Event tech

    JabberYak operates in the event and workplace engagement market, providing innovative networking solutions that enhance personal connections through shared interests. The company's core product allows users to select seven personal interests, which are then printed on various items such as badges, t-shirts, buttons, name tags, door desk name plates, and virtual backgrounds. This visual cue facilitates immediate connections among participants, making it easier for individuals to find common ground and engage in meaningful conversations. JabberYak's technology is particularly effective in corporate settings, conferences, and social events, where it helps break the ice and fosters a more inclusive environment. The business model primarily revolves around selling these personalized items and offering gamified experiences like mobile scavenger hunts to further boost engagement. Revenue is generated through direct sales to corporate clients, event organizers, and individual consumers looking to enhance their networking experiences. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses looking to improve team bonding, event planners aiming to increase attendee interaction, and any organization focused on enhancing social engagement.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees · $200K raised

  • Early stage

  • JEIWIN LTD

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • Jobready360

    Education

    Jobready360, formerly known as Eduready360, develops cloud-based software solutions for the education sector, specifically targeting Career and Technical Education (CTE), Work-Based Learning (WBL), and College and Career Readiness (CCR). The company was acquired by Pathful, a prominent Career Readiness and Development company. This acquisition combines Pathful's career development platform with Jobready360's administrative tools to create a comprehensive solution for K-16 schools. The firm's flagship product, the Jobready360 platform, provides administrative tools to streamline graduation planning, WBL coordination, and CTE program management. The software is designed for CTE educators, work-based learning coordinators, and school administrators. Its business model appears to be subscription-based, providing schools with access to its suite of tools. The platform's offerings are tiered. The core "Jobready WBL" module is a work-based learning management tool for tracking student experiences like internships, cooperative education, and apprenticeships. Key features include hour tracking, digital forms with e-signatures, an employer database, and management of on-site visits. Building on that, the "College & Career Readiness" solution adds AI-powered career exploration, college search tools, student portfolios, and financial planning resources. The most comprehensive tier, "CTE Program Management," incorporates specialized tools for competency tracking, AI-assisted lesson planning, and accreditation management. Jobready360 aims to replace paper-based record-keeping by digitizing workflows, including forms, clearances, and scheduling, thereby ensuring compliance and improving efficiency for educational institutions. The platform also offers mobile apps for both Android and iOS devices.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Joyin

    Fashion

    Joyin operates in the consumer goods market, specializing in toys, crafts, and seasonal party supplies. The company targets a broad range of clients, including parents, event planners, and holiday enthusiasts. Joyin's business model focuses on providing high-quality products at affordable prices by eliminating middlemen, which allows them to offer significant value to consumers. Revenue is generated through direct sales on their website, joyin.com, where customers can purchase a wide variety of items for different occasions. The company also leverages seasonal trends and holidays to boost sales, offering themed products that cater to specific events throughout the year. Joyin's unique selling proposition lies in its ability to combine quality with affordability, making it a go-to destination for all celebration needs. The company employs a team of designers who meticulously create and test each product to ensure customer satisfaction. Joyin's market strategy includes frequent promotions and free shipping offers to attract and retain customers.

    Early stage

  • JPGlobal

    Enterprise software

    JPGlobal is a software company dedicated to providing custom world-class cutting edge web and mobile applications to established businesses and startups. We are the developers and innovators behind our core Saas products comprising of Cypher Platform, Titlesync, and Predict Pilot.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees · $150K raised

  • Early stage

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • JusticeWorks Family of Services is a human services agency focused on child welfare and juvenile justice. Heit, a nationally recognized expert in behavioral health programs, envisioned a service that would improve outcomes and save public funds by reducing the length of stay in placements. The company's first program, JustCare®, was designed as an aftercare service to address the gap between residential facilities and a youth's return to their community. JusticeWorks operates on a core principle of doing "whatever it takes" to help youth and families succeed. The company partners with public and private agencies to deliver its services. Its business model involves providing a range of research-informed and evidence-based programs designed to meet the needs of the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Some of its signature programs, including STOPP®, JustCare®, and VIP®, have been recognized as "Promising Practices" by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, leading to higher reimbursement rates. The company has demonstrated a commitment to being an outcomes-driven organization, consistently evaluating its work to ensure quality and guide program improvements. The firm offers an array of services, including family preservation, reunification, crisis intervention, caregiver support, and visitation services. Key programs include STOPP®, an intensive service to keep children safe at home; JustCare®, which aims to decrease the length of out-of-home placements and reduce recidivism; and VIP®, which strengthens a family's ability to provide support and boundaries. Other services include independent living preparation, mentoring, transportation, and youth employment services. JusticeWorks has also developed a trauma-informed approach, recognizing the high prevalence of trauma in the lives of the people it serves and training staff to work accordingly. In March 2026, Omni Family of Services, a national child welfare and behavioral health leader, acquired JusticeWorks YouthCare. At the time of the acquisition, JusticeWorks employed over 600 people across six states: Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Nevada, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. As a result of the deal, the employees were set to become employee-owners.

    Early stage · 51–200 employees

  • Kardd is an innovative company that leverages artificial intelligence to revolutionize the networking landscape. By utilizing advanced algorithms, Kardd provides invaluable insights into recipient engagement, preferences, and follow-up behaviors, enabling users to make data-driven decisions and optimize their networking strategies. The company's AI-powered analytics give users a competitive edge in building meaningful connections.Kardd also offers multi-profile support, allowing users to manage multiple digital identities effortlessly. The platform ensures robust encryption, keeping personal and professional information confidential and secure. This feature provides users with peace of mind as they network with confidence.The company serves professionals and businesses looking to enhance their networking capabilities through digital means. Operating in the digital networking and AI analytics market, Kardd's business model revolves around offering subscription-based services and premium features for enhanced user experience. Revenue is generated through these subscriptions and additional service offerings.Kardd stands out from traditional business cards by offering interactive e-cards that can include links to portfolios, social media profiles, or promotional videos, making introductions more engaging and memorable.

    Early stage

  • Early stage

Recent venture rounds

CompanyRoundAmountDateInvestors
ProPlaintiff.aiEarly VCUndisclosedJul 2026Not disclosed
BasataSeries A$21.0MMay 2026Cowboy Ventures, Basis Set Ventures, PHX Ventures +1 more
LifeGuidesGrowth Equity VCUndisclosedJan 2026Castellan Group
RunBuggySeries B$37.0MOct 2025Centana Growth Partners
DMD systems Recovery, Inc.Growth Equity VCUndisclosedSep 2025Tailwind Capital
Shilo AISeed$2.6MJun 2025The Levi Rodgers Real Estate Group, The MPH Team, AZ-VC +6 more
SolestialSeries A$17.0MMay 2025Techstars, Airbus Ventures, AE Ventures +6 more
UplinqSeries A$10.0MMay 2025LiveOak Venture Partners, Next Coast Ventures, AZ-VC
Morphos AiEarly VC$500KMay 2025Not disclosed
PurityresourceSeed$680KApr 2025Not disclosed
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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