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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.
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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

409–432 of 687 companies

  • Early stage

  • Nectero Medical is a pioneering company in the medical technology sector, focusing on the development of innovative treatments for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). The company targets patients with mid-sized AAAs, providing a novel solution that stabilizes aneurysm growth and prevents rupture. Operating within the healthcare market, Nectero Medical's core product, the EAST Stabilizer, offers a safer and quicker alternative to traditional treatments such as Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) and open surgical repair. The EAST Stabilizer is a localized drug delivery system that strengthens the vessel wall by cross-linking within the tissue, thereby reducing the risk of rupture. This single treatment procedure can be performed in under one hour, significantly shorter than the 3 to 4 hours required for EVAR and even longer for open surgical repair. Nectero Medical's business model revolves around providing this advanced medical solution to healthcare providers and patients, generating revenue through the sale and distribution of the EAST Stabilizer system. The company serves a niche market of patients who are under annual or semi-annual imaging protocols to monitor aneurysm growth until it reaches a critical size for treatment. By offering a less invasive and safer alternative, Nectero Medical aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce the need for more complex surgical interventions.

    Late stage · 11–50 employees · $115.5M raised

  • Needthese.Com

    Education

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • NeoPlanet

    Enterprise software

    Based on the information available, it is not possible to generate a detailed description for the company at neoplanet.com. The search results are overwhelmingly dominated by a defunct web browser company from the late 1990s and early 2000s that shares the same name. The current website at neoplanet.com appears to belong to an environmental company focused on waste management, but there is insufficient public information about its history, business model, specific services, and the background of its founders to create the requested in-depth analysis.

    Breakout · 1 employees · $23.0M raised

  • Founded in 2014, Netorbit Inc. is a provider of IT services and staffing solutions for global enterprises. The company was established by a team of entrepreneurs to assist clients in building and maintaining enterprise solutions, applications, and infrastructure. Netorbit's business is structured around two primary service lines: Development and Consulting, and Staffing Services. The Development and Consulting division offers custom application development, AI and big data analytics, infrastructure and security consulting, and quality assurance services. This includes remote infrastructure management (RIMS), platform and cloud migrations (PaaS, IaaS, CaaS, FaaS), and cybersecurity strategies based on Zero Trust principles. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and higher education. The Staffing Services division provides talent acquisition for long-term and short-term needs. It covers C-suite and leadership hiring, IT/engineering staffing, and administrative support roles. Netorbit also offers a workforce management solution to centralize the hiring and management of contract workers, streamlining processes like onboarding, time tracking, and payments. The company's business model is based on providing tailored, flexible solutions to meet specific client objectives, from short-term projects to long-term support and direct-hire positions.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Neuro-Nudge LLC

    Wellness & beauty

    Neuro Nudge operates in the personal development market, offering a unique platform designed to enhance willpower and discipline through a series of challenging yet rewarding tasks. The company targets individuals seeking to improve their self-control and achieve their personal goals. Neuro Nudge's business model revolves around providing a step-by-step process that encourages users to embrace difficult activities, thereby strengthening their mental resilience. The platform is accessible via a user-friendly app, making it easy for clients to integrate these practices into their daily lives. Revenue is generated through subscription fees and in-app purchases, ensuring a steady stream of income while providing value to its users. The company leverages extensive research and real-world experiences to create effective strategies for personal growth, despite not being run by scientists or medical professionals. By inspiring users to take positive actions, Neuro Nudge aims to transform lives and foster sustainable personal growth.

    Early stage

  • Early stage

  • New Path Vision

    Media, Enterprise software

    New Path Vision is a B2B provider of AI and cloud-based video analytics solutions, specializing in computer vision. The company offers a platform that allows businesses to connect their existing camera systems to gain real-time insights and alerts, enhancing operational efficiency, safety, and customer experience without requiring new hardware. Their core services include people counting and demographics, vehicle analytics, queue management, and PPE detection, along with custom AI model development. The company is currently unfunded.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • NewWay Accounting is a firm that offers a range of financial services to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. The company specializes in accounting, bookkeeping, and tax services, aiming to simplify these processes for its clients.Their business model is centered around providing these services on a fee-for-service basis, with potential clients able to request a quote for the services they require. The firm's target market consists of small business owners who need assistance with their financial management to maximize profits and minimize tax liabilities. In addition to their core services, NewWay Accounting also provides workshops to educate clients on small business bookkeeping and taxes.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Ngsb

    Legal

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage

  • NorthSight Recovery is a nationally accredited integrated behavioral health agency located in Tempe and Mesa, Arizona, that provides comprehensive care for substance use and mental health disorders. Bloom, who has been in recovery for over a decade, was driven by his own experiences with trauma and treatment centers to create a more effective and understanding healthcare model. The firm operates an integrated ecosystem that combines clinical care, recovery housing, and community partnerships. This model is designed to provide a continuous path for individuals from stabilization to independence, addressing the whole person rather than just the addiction. NorthSight offers multiple levels of care, including intensive outpatient programs (IOP), recovery housing, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), trauma-focused therapy, and telehealth options. Their services are designed for adults and young adults, including specialized programs for the LGBTQ+ community and those with dual diagnoses. NorthSight's treatment approach is evidence-based, utilizing therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused modalities like EMDR. The company accepts various payment forms, including Medicaid, private health insurance, and self-payment, to ensure accessibility. NorthSight Recovery is accredited by The Joint Commission, demonstrating its commitment to high standards of quality and safety in behavioral healthcare.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • nQ Zebraworks provides a suite of cloud-based software solutions designed to streamline workflows for law firms. The merger's strategic intent was to combine nQueue's established workflow automation and embedded device technology with Zebraworks' modern cloud integration platform to better serve the legal industry's shift towards remote and hybrid work environments. The company's history is rooted in the extensive legal technology experience of its founders. He also developed other legal tech platforms like West km and Exemplify. The leadership team consists of several ProLaw and Thomson Reuters veterans, bringing decades of experience in legal software development and operational management. The formation of nQ Zebraworks brought together this experienced team to focus on accelerating the legal sector's adoption of cloud technology. nQ Zebraworks targets large and mid-sized law firms, with a client base that includes 40% of the AmLaw 200 and 12 of the top 20 global firms. The company generates revenue through its software offerings, which are designed to integrate with existing core systems used by law firms, such as financial management and document management platforms. Their product suite is built around a proprietary 'Queues' technology that optimizes various workflows. Key products include BillingQ, an 'invoices-to-cash' solution that automates the entire billing cycle to shorten payment times and improve realization rates. Other offerings focus on digitalization and document handling, such as ScanQ for unified scanning across devices, PrintQ for secure serverless printing, MailQ for digital mailroom management, and CostQ for expense recovery. These tools are designed to create a consistent user experience whether a legal professional is in the office, at home, or working from a mobile device, addressing the needs of the modern, flexible work environment.

    Breakout · 51–200 employees · $4.5M raised

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Ntmdt-tips

    Fashion

    Early stage

  • NuAria

    Energy

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • OAISYS

    Legal, Transportation

    Early stage · 51–200 employees

  • Occidental Roofing, LLC provides engineering-driven roofing services for commercial, multifamily, and residential buildings across Arizona. The firm's name is inspired by the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range, symbolizing a methodical and mastered approach to overcoming challenges, which it applies to every roofing project. The company's business model is centered on providing detailed, forensic-level assessments before work begins, treating each project as an engineered system rather than a commodity job. For commercial and multifamily clients, it offers a Portfolio Condition Report, which scores, ranks, and plans capital expenditures for an entire property portfolio, aligning with ASTM D7787 standards. Its services for residential properties include full roof replacements, repairs, leak diagnosis, tile re-lays, and foam recoatings, with a specialization in handling storm damage and insurance claims by documenting damage to insurer standards. Occidental Roofing works with various systems, including asphalt shingles, concrete and clay tile, low-slope foam, and standing seam metal. The leadership team includes professionals with backgrounds in civil engineering and construction management. Diego Santana, a Specialist Engineer, is a HAAG Certified Inspector and previously served as a superintendent on high-value construction projects. Manuel Coronado is a Civil Engineer with a Master's in urban planning, specializing in inspections and damage assessment. The firm operates with a stated mission to combine the discipline of an engineering corporation with the conscience of a family business, aiming to elevate the roofing trade.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Oddified

    Marketing

    For over 25 years, the firm has been developing and supplying exclusive, competition-tested tuning parts. The business is renowned for its expertise in tuning 2-stroke engines for a variety of applications, including large-scale model cars, helicopters, airplanes, boats, and scooters. The company's offerings include the manufacture and modification of numerous components such as engine ECU systems, clutches, differentials, and wheel drive systems. A core part of the business is engine tuning, with services available for Zenoah engines and others, often customized to specific performance requirements for racing or recreational use. Products are developed through extensive research and are rigorously tested in competitive environments before release. Oddified also provides a full CNC production service for customers seeking to create one-off specialist components. The business serves a global niche market of large-scale RC enthusiasts and professional racers who seek high-horsepower, reliable engine performance. Revenue is generated through the direct sale of its tuned engines, proprietary components, and bespoke CNC machining services.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

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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