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
361–384 of 687 companies
- Life365
Health
Life365, established in 2015, operates within the healthcare technology sector, specializing in virtual care and remote patient monitoring (RPM). His journey into this field was personally motivated by the needs of his elderly parents, which drove him to create solutions for remote patient connection. Revenue is generated through the deployment of its comprehensive RPM platform, which encompasses hardware, software, and data analytics services. A significant milestone for the company is an eight-year subcontract to supply RPM services to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.Life365's core offering is a digital health platform that facilitates the connection between patients at home and their clinicians. For patients, the company provides kits that include cellular-enabled tablets or smartphones with pre-installed applications and connected medical devices for gathering vital signs. The platform is capable of integrating with over 550 medical devices. For clinicians, Life365 offers a web-based portal to review patient data, generate reports, and intervene when a patient's health shows signs of decline. The company also provides logistical services, software integration, and healthcare staffing to support telehealth programs. The platform's partnership with Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare enables connectivity with a vast number of health systems and hospitals.
Early stage · 11–50 employees · $1.8M raised
- LifeGuides
Jobs & recruitment
LifeGuides operates in the telehealth sector, providing personalized guidance to employees through certified LifeGuides who have relevant life experiences. The company serves businesses looking to enhance employee wellbeing, retention, and productivity by offering support in over 400 topics related to personal growth, lifelong learning, and life challenges. LifeGuides' business model involves a subscription fee of $4.00 per employee per month, making it an affordable addition to existing employee benefits. The service is designed to be more casual than therapy but more qualified than a friend, aiming to reduce stress and improve overall vitality among employees. The company boasts a high satisfaction rate, with employees rating their sessions 4.75 stars out of 5 and a rebooking rate of over 85%. LifeGuides also helps supervisors elevate their teams without stigma, reinforcing a culture of caring within organizations. The market for LifeGuides includes companies of various sizes looking to improve their workplace culture and employee performance. Revenue is generated through monthly subscription fees paid by employers.
Breakout · 51–200 employees · $20.5M raised
- Lincoln Strategy Group
Marketing
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- LinkSera
Media, Marketing
Early stage
- Linque
Enterprise software
Linque is an industrial intelligence company that provides platform-agnostic technologies to integrate Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company was launched in November 2025 by Proconex, a leader in process automation and control systems with a 75-year history. Headquartered in Royersford, Pennsylvania, Linque was established to address a gap in the market where IT consultants often lack understanding of operational nuances, and automation vendors promote proprietary solutions. Linque's business model centers on providing both software products and strategic services to help mission-critical industries modernize their legacy systems without causing disruption. The company serves sectors such as life sciences, energy, and food and beverage, where safety and reliability are paramount. Its solutions are designed to be scalable, allowing clients to start with small pilot projects and expand system-wide. The core of its product offering is the Mobius platform, which integrates with existing control systems (like DCS, PLCs), manufacturing systems (MES, LIMS), and field devices to transform raw data into operational intelligence. Key applications built on Mobius include DataJaguar for batch analytics and ProofCheck for guided workflows and AI-powered inspections. Another flagship product is VisionAI, which handles visual inspection, foam detection, and aseptic monitoring. In addition to its software, Linque provides a range of services including strategic AI consulting, system integration, implementation, and employee training. This dual approach allows the firm to guide clients through their digital transformation, from developing a practical roadmap to hands-on deployment and ongoing support. The company's platform-agnostic stance ensures that its solutions can connect with existing infrastructure to provide real-time visibility and unify disparate systems. By doing so, Linque aims to unlock operational value, improve efficiency, and ensure that industrial progress is both possible and sustainable.
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- List2u.com
Enterprise software
Early stage · 2–10 employees
Late stage · 1001–5000 employees
- LogicCloud IT
Enterprise software
Early stage · 1 employees
- LogoALL
Media, Marketing
Early stage · 2–10 employees
Early stage
- Lone Mountain Electric
Marketing
Lone Mountain Electric, LLC is an electrical contracting firm established in 2010 and based in Tempe, Arizona. This background provides a solid foundation for the company's operations.The firm specializes as a commercial electrical contractor, serving a variety of clients with projects that range in value from $10,000 to over $1,000,000. Its business activities encompass new construction projects, alterations and renovations, and interior fit-ups for commercial spaces. The company's business model is based on providing direct electrical services for these projects, generating revenue through contractual work. They operate as a non-union entity and undertake both public and private sector projects. Lone Mountain Electric maintains a fleet of five service trucks and a 40-foot bucket truck to support its field operations. The company employs a team of 35 full-time electricians to carry out its services. It handles a wide array of electrical systems and components, including power distribution, communications cabling (both copper and fiber optic), process control systems, and variable frequency drives. The firm works with a number of preferred brands such as Siemens, Eaton Cutler-Hammer, GE, and Leviton to ensure project specifications are met.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Lucid Leverage
Media, Marketing
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- LYNXPM
Real estate, Hosting
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Lysis
Legal, Fintech
Lysis Group is a global consulting and business services firm specializing in financial crime compliance (FCC) and client lifecycle management (CLM). Established in 2001, the company provides advisory services, on-shore and near-shore managed services, training, and resourcing for financial markets and other regulated industries. Lysis operates internationally, with a client base that includes major players in capital markets, corporate and investment banking, wealth management, retail banking, and fund management. The firm has also extended its expertise to emerging sectors such as digital assets, crypto, gaming, and real estate. The company's core services are designed to help organizations navigate complex regulatory environments and mitigate financial crime risks. Lysis offers a comprehensive CLM platform that automates and streamlines customer journeys from onboarding to off-boarding. This platform integrates various data sources for sanctions, risk, and ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) information to facilitate due diligence and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, EU, US, and APAC. Key features include a single client view, rules-based automation to increase straight-through processing, and customizable risk profiling. Lysis Operations, a specialized division, provides teams to manage the operational workload of client onboarding, ongoing monitoring, screening for sanctions and politically exposed persons (PEPs), and transaction monitoring. This division handles both business-as-usual (BAU) functions and large-scale remediation projects for backlogs. For clients preferring to outsource their compliance infrastructure, Lysis offers a full-platform managed service that combines people, processes, and technology. Their client list includes global banks, hedge funds, asset managers, and payment service providers.
Early stage
- Madrona Health
Health
Madrona Hospice & Palliative Care provides specialized home health services focused on compassionate end-of-life care for patients with advanced illnesses. Located in Scottsdale, AZ, the organization's mission is to deliver quality comfort care that enhances the lives of individuals with life-limiting conditions and their families. The care model is patient and family-centered, aiming to improve quality of life by preventing and treating suffering. The company employs an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, and therapists who collaborate to create personalized care plans. Services offered include comprehensive hospice and palliative care consultations, symptom management, 24/7 nursing support, personal care assistance, as well as emotional and spiritual support for both patients and their families. They have special programs for conditions such as dementia, pulmonary disease, and cancer. Madrona Hospice Care accepts patients with a wide range of diagnoses beyond cancer, including ALS, Alzheimer's, end-stage dementia, heart failure, and stroke. The business operates by receiving revenue primarily from third-party insurance companies, with Medicare, Medicaid, and the Veterans Health Administration, as well as private insurance, covering most costs associated with hospice care. This model allows the organization to provide comprehensive services, often in the patient's own home, with a focus on holistic support.
Early stage · 1 employees · $500K raised
- Mask Mary
Legal
Early stage
Matter Squared LLC, based in Tempe, Arizona, focuses on revolutionizing K-12 classical music education through innovative, research-backed technology. The company offers digital tools, methods, and materials designed to enhance the learning experience for both students and teachers. Their flagship product, the Active Shoulder Rest (ASR), is an augmented variation of a popular violin accessory that transforms the instrument into a synthesizer through vibration. This product aims to deepen student engagement by integrating contemporary learning materials and new technology into traditional music education.Matter Squared serves educational institutions, music teachers, and students who are passionate about classical music. Operating in the educational technology market, the company employs a business model that includes direct sales of their digital tools and accessories, as well as potential subscription services for ongoing access to their educational materials.The company generates revenue through the sale of its proprietary products and digital content, targeting schools and individual educators looking to modernize their music programs. By focusing on the cognitive, creative, and social benefits of music education, Matter Squared aims to sustain and grow interest in classical music among young people.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- maxcash.com
Fintech
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- Med Surgical Services
Health
Med-Surgical Services, Inc. (MSSI) operates in the medical technology market, focusing on making image-guided surgery (IGS) more accessible and affordable for healthcare facilities. The company's core offering is the CBYON Eclipse surgical navigation system, a platform designed to assist surgeons in cranial, spine, and Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) procedures. The technology has a rich history, originating from development at Stanford University between 1996 and 2002. The intellectual property (IP) was first commercialized by Cbyon, Inc., which was founded in 1999 and gained FDA approval for its system in March 2000. This IP was later acquired by General Electric in 2004. Med-Surgical Services was founded in June 2004 and eventually obtained licensing for the Cbyon IP in April 2017, relaunching the technology as the Cbyon Eclipse in June 2022 after significant redevelopment. The business model centers on providing this advanced navigation technology without the significant capital outlay and restrictive contracts often associated with surgical equipment. MSSI offers flexible acquisition options, including rentals, to streamline the adoption process for hospitals and surgical centers. This approach aims to bypass lengthy procurement processes and allows facilities to pay on a per-use basis, making the technology accessible from an operational budget. The CBYON Eclipse system is intentionally implant and imaging system-agnostic, meaning it can be used with a wide variety of surgical instruments and imaging devices, which prevents vendor lock-in and allows surgeons to use their preferred implants. The company targets surgeons, operating room directors, and hospital administrators who want to enhance operational efficiency and improve patient outcomes. The CBYON Eclipse system functions by creating a 3D virtual model of the patient's anatomy from CT or MRI scans. It provides real-time, 3D visualization that tracks the position of surgical instruments, allowing surgeons to navigate complex anatomical structures with high precision. Key features include automatic image registration from intraoperative 3D imaging, a high-speed portable camera with low latency, and a compact design to save operating room space. The system is designed to improve the safety and efficiency of surgeries, and since its 2022 relaunch, it has been used in over 1,000 procedures. The company is led by CEO/CTO Rory Randall, an industry veteran with over 40 years of experience in medical device development, including at Siemens and Johnson & Johnson, and who was previously the VP of Engineering at the original Cbyon.
Early stage · 2–10 employees · $3.9M raised
- Medfin
Health
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- Megasoftware
Health
Early stage
- Mektra
Marketing, Enterprise software
Mektra provides an AI-powered Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software specifically designed for small businesses. The platform aims to consolidate multiple business tools into a single system, helping small teams to simplify their technology stack, improve efficiency, and increase sales. The core of Mektra's offering is an integrated platform that includes CRM with smart contact lists and automation, multi-channel outreach capabilities (cold email, SMS), a built-in phone dialer, and campaign workflow management. The system also incorporates tools for creating funnels and forms, managing scheduling, and handling payments and invoicing. A key feature is the integration of AI assistants for sales, support, and content creation, designed to streamline operations and enhance productivity. The company also offers HIPAA-compliant options, catering to businesses in the healthcare sector. Mektra operates on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business model, generating revenue through subscriptions to its platform, which includes a 14-day trial period. In addition to its primary software, the company offers custom solutions and add-on services such as lead generation, social media automation, SEO, and consulting, providing further revenue streams and a more comprehensive service package for its clients across the United States.
Early stage
Memory Glass is a startup dedicated to assisting Alzheimer's patients in reconnecting with their loved ones through advanced eyewear technology. The company operates in the healthcare and wearable technology market, targeting individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease. Memory Glass offers a range of smart glasses, each model building upon the previous with additional features. Standard features include facial recognition and app support, while higher-end models offer location services and personal reminders. The business model revolves around selling these specialized glasses directly to consumers, as well as through healthcare providers and partnerships with Alzheimer's support organizations. Revenue is generated through the sale of the glasses and potential subscription services for app features and updates.
Early stage
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 |