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

649–672 of 687 companies

  • VBAmerica

    Fashion

    VBAmerica specializes in providing high-quality volleyball apparel that combines comfort, simplicity, and authenticity. Catering to volleyball enthusiasts, the company offers a range of products designed for both gym and beach settings. VBAmerica operates in the sports apparel market, targeting customers who are passionate about volleyball and seek stylish yet functional clothing. The business model revolves around direct-to-consumer sales through their website, ensuring customer satisfaction by offering products at reasonable prices. Revenue is generated through the sale of volleyball-themed apparel, with a focus on maintaining high standards of quality and customer service. The company aims to meet the expectations of its clients by delivering original and authentic designs that reflect the spirit of the sport.

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • VCandidates.com

    Jobs & recruitment

    GeeThemes.com operates in the cybersecurity and hacking education market, providing detailed guides on social media hacking and cybersecurity techniques. The platform serves individuals looking to understand both offensive and defensive cybersecurity strategies, including methods for spying on personal communications like mobile calls and messages. GeeThemes.com generates revenue through advertising, affiliate marketing, and possibly premium content subscriptions. The business model focuses on educating users about the importance of protecting personal information in the digital age while also exploring the methods used for hacking. The target audience includes tech enthusiasts, cybersecurity professionals, and individuals concerned about personal data security.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Verdantt Fresh is tackling the interconnected issues of food waste and food insecurity through a dual-pronged system. The company originated from a student research project at Arizona State University's Luminosity Lab, where a group of undergraduates explored these challenges, leading to the formation of the LLC. The venture's development has been a significant part of the founders' college careers.The business operates on a model that combines a physical product with a digital service. The core of the physical offering is a fresh produce vending machine system designed to be placed in high-density areas like college campuses and apartment complexes. This machine allows consumers to purchase individualized, pay-by-weight portions of produce, which helps to reduce overbuying and subsequent waste. The design incorporates temperature and humidity-controlled bins to maximize the freshness and storage life of each item. The second component is the Verdantt app, a mobile application that functions as a smart companion for managing produce. Users can track their food inventory, receive reminders about expiration dates, and get suggestions for recipes to use ingredients before they spoil. The app seamlessly integrates with the vending machine, automatically logging purchases and tracking the freshness of the items.Revenue generation for Verdantt Fresh is planned through multiple streams. The primary source is direct revenue from the sale of produce through the vending machines. Additionally, the company will offer a subscription-based model for its app; while basic features are free, premium functionalities such as receipt scanning and advanced recipe suggestions will be available for a monthly fee of $2.99. The business also intends to generate income through advertising on both the app's interface and the vending machine's screen. The team has successfully fundraised over $30,000 through grants from programs like the Changemaker Challenge, Venture Devils, and Cultivate Phoenix to build a minimum viable prototype, with a public launch goal set for spring 2025.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Vessl Inc. specializes in advanced beverage dispensing technology designed to enhance product freshness and improve consumer experience. The company operates in the beverage industry, providing solutions that cater to manufacturers and brands looking to differentiate their products through innovative packaging. Vessl's core product is a patented pressurized closure and delivery device that can be used for various beverages, including dairy, juice, functional, and dietary supplements. This technology ensures that the active ingredients are stored separately from the liquid until the moment of consumption, preserving their potency and freshness. Vessl generates revenue through the sale of its dispensing systems and licensing agreements with beverage manufacturers. The company serves a diverse range of clients, from small startups to large multinational corporations, primarily in the United States but also internationally. Vessl's business model focuses on leveraging its proprietary technology to create value for its clients by enhancing their product offerings and extending shelf life. The company also benefits from recurring revenue streams through long-term partnerships and licensing deals.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees · $10.0M raised

  • ViaRayma

    Health

    ViaRayma provides a supportive framework for Christian healthcare professionals seeking to integrate their faith with their medical practice. It offers educational workshops, training programs, and certifications designed to help practitioners align their clinical expertise with biblical principles. The company's mission is to equip medical providers to deliver Christ-centered, whole-person care by fostering a balance between science and spiritual guidance. ViaRayma serves a wide range of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and paramedics, who work in various settings from private practices to large hospital systems. The core of its offering is the "ViaRayma Approach," which teaches practitioners how to partner their medical knowledge with spiritual wisdom for improved patient outcomes and personal fulfillment. The business model appears to be based on fees for its events, workshops, and certification programs, with the next major event scheduled for February 2026. In addition to formal training, ViaRayma cultivates a community where providers can find support and share experiences. It maintains a learning library with resources such as newsletters, blogs, and a YouTube channel to provide ongoing encouragement and practical insights.

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • VigilanteX

    Real estate

    VigilanteX provides an AI-powered site intelligence and operations platform for industries with remote and complex environments, such as construction, critical infrastructure, and oil and gas. Wallace's nearly 25 years of experience in real estate and construction, including owning brokerages and developing subdivisions, informed the company's initial focus on the sector's operational needs. The firm has developed a cyber-physical management platform that utilizes mobile, solar-powered surveillance units and sensor systems combined with satellite connectivity to operate in disconnected or off-grid areas. Its primary product, Argos, is a mobile AI security trailer that delivers 24/7 video coverage and real-time detection of people and vehicles. This system is designed to be deployed at a job site to provide security, monitor for safety compliance, and improve overall project oversight. By leveraging AI agents, the platform can autonomously detect safety hazards like missing PPE, alert supervisors to potential issues in real-time, and issue on-site audio-visual warnings. This shifts the function from passive surveillance to active site intelligence, aimed at preventing incidents rather than just recording them. VigilanteX operates on a flexible business model, offering both leasing for short-term projects and permanent deployment options. The company deploys its pre-configured Argos units, which use Starlink for reliable connectivity, to client sites and provides setup and training. All video and operational data are encrypted and stored in the cloud, accessible through a centralized dashboard for real-time monitoring, incident review, and generating compliance reports. Clients include construction firms like AECOM Hunt, which uses the technology to enhance safety standards and project oversight. The company has raised a total of $15.1M in funding, including a Series A round, to support its expansion.

    Breakout · 51–200 employees

  • Visionary Development Consulting specializes in Employee Resource Group (ERG) program management, targeting visionary leaders who prioritize strategic planning and key performance indicators (KPIs) to create inclusive workplaces. The firm helps organizations connect their belonging, equity, and inclusion (BEI) initiatives to their bottom line, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and engagement. Visionary Development Consulting serves a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to large corporations, across various industries. The company operates in the organizational development market, offering consulting services that focus on aligning ERGs with organizational values and outcomes. Their business model revolves around providing tailored ERG strategies, best practices, and insights to help organizations achieve higher productivity, profitability, and employee retention. Revenue is generated through consulting fees and long-term partnership agreements.

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Vivyxprinting

    Home & living

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Vizzda

    Real estate

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Vomaris Innovations, Inc. operates as a privately held medical device company focused on bioelectric technology for infection control and wound healing. Nagel, a co-founder of Vascular Solutions (VASC), brought extensive experience in commercializing medical devices, having previously led successful product launches at Neomend and Incisive Surgical. His leadership has been instrumental in guiding Vomaris through significant strategic milestones, including securing funding and establishing key partnerships. The company's core business revolves around its proprietary V.Dox™ Technology, a bioelectric platform that powers a new generation of antimicrobial dressings. This technology features a fabric embedded with a dot-matrix pattern of microcell batteries made of silver and zinc. When exposed to moisture from a wound or saline, these batteries wirelessly generate a low-level electric field designed to mimic the body's natural electrical energy used in the healing process. This mechanism serves to kill a broad spectrum of microbes, including multidrug-resistant bacteria, and to disrupt biofilm formation, a common complication in chronic wounds. The company's products are validated by numerous peer-reviewed publications and have been used to treat over one million wounds. Vomaris generates revenue through the sale of its wound care products, which are FDA-cleared for both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) use. Its primary product lines, Procellera® and JumpStart®, are sold globally in several countries for various applications, including surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and burns. The business model involves both direct sales and strategic distribution partnerships. A significant agreement with Arthrex, Inc. grants them exclusive global distribution rights for Procellera® in the orthopedic and sports medicine markets. The company also expanded into the consumer market with the launch of its PowerHeal™ bandage. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vomaris sought an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA for a virus-killing face mask utilizing its V.Dox™ Technology.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Vox Populi is a non-profit art gallery and artist collective based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that supports and presents experimental and under-represented contemporary art. The founders, a loose-knit group of artists, met to address the lack of artistic opportunities in the city and decided to create their own solution through self-organization. Operating as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Vox Populi is the longest-running artist collective in Philadelphia. Its business model relies on a combination of funding from charitable foundations, private individuals, and monthly financial contributions from its artist members. The organization does not have a strong commercial focus, which allows it to provide a platform for work that may not be commercially viable. The collective is run by its rotating membership of approximately 25 artists who make curatorial and programmatic decisions. This non-hierarchical structure fosters a vital forum for the development and exchange of artistic ideas. The gallery hosts a comprehensive schedule of events, including monthly exhibitions, performances, lectures, and gallery talks. Its programming features solo shows by member and guest artists, curated video lounges, and annual guest-curated exhibitions, providing critical exposure for emerging artists. In 2011, the gallery expanded its offerings by opening AUX, a black box performance space dedicated to interdisciplinary time-based art such as sound art, film, dance, and experimental theater. It is also home to Fourth Wall, a dedicated video lounge. A significant milestone was its participation in the "No Soul For Sale" festival at the Tate Modern in 2010.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • VRM Engage operates in the vacation rental management sector, focusing on maximizing property bookings and reducing operational costs for property managers. The company targets property owners and managers who seek to optimize their rental income by minimizing unbooked nights and cutting down on fees associated with Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). By leveraging past guest data, VRM Engage provides tailored marketing strategies that enhance direct bookings, thus increasing revenue. The business model revolves around offering consulting services and marketing solutions that help clients maintain a steady flow of bookings while ensuring data privacy. The company generates revenue through service fees charged for its marketing expertise and strategic advice.

    Early stage

  • Waltz

    Real estate

    Waltz Construction operates as a commercial general contracting firm, providing services that blend the capabilities of a large corporation with the tailored procedures of a smaller business. Its business model centers on integrated project delivery methods, including Design/Build and Construction Management at Risk (CMAR). In a Design/Build project, Waltz assumes single-source responsibility for all phases, from pre-construction and architectural design to subcontracting and final construction, which can offer clients savings in time and cost. Under the CMAR model, the company collaborates with the property owner and architect from the early design stages, providing construction perspective to guide decisions on cost, quality, and scheduling, and holds all construction contracts with a guaranteed price. The company's revenue streams are project-based, and it reports that 95% of its business originates from repeat clients.Waltz Construction serves a diverse commercial market, with a portfolio that includes K-12 educational facilities, sports and recreation complexes, multi-family housing, hospitality venues, and restaurant and retail spaces. Beyond general contracting, the company also functions as a developer, offering turn-key services that encompass finance, management, design, and construction for complete real estate solutions. It also acts as an Owner's Representative, advocating solely for the client's interests throughout a project's lifecycle, managing team selection, and overseeing progress to ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence.

    Breakout · 51–200 employees · $800K raised

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Weekly, LLC

    Marketing

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Wellgenix is a nutraceutical company that provides consumers with a wide range of nutritional supplements. The company reports it has been developing products for 30 years and states that its mission is to offer high-quality supplements based on scientific evidence rather than marketing trends. Wellgenix was established out of a noted frustration with the supplement industry's tendency to prioritize marketing over science, focusing instead on evidence-based formulations and transparent business practices.The company's business model appears to be direct-to-consumer through its website, as well as B2B through wholesale partnerships. Wellgenix's product lines are manufactured in GMP-certified facilities in the USA, and the company emphasizes its adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines. All products are laboratory formulated and tested to ensure quality. The company also partners with independent researchers and publishes third-party test results to maintain transparency.Wellgenix offers a diverse portfolio of products in various forms, including liquids, capsules, and powders, to cater to different lifestyles and needs. Their product categories include men's and women's health, immune support, energy, sleep aids, and beauty supplements. Specific offerings include liquid multivitamins like 'Balanced Essentials', 'Sea Essentials', and various B12 formulas. They also provide cleansing and detox products, such as the 'Omni' line, which has been available since 1991. The company is committed to using clean, recognizable ingredients and avoiding artificial additives.

    Early stage

  • Wells Realty and Law Groups

    Legal, Real estate

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage

  • Breakout · 201–500 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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