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.
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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

673–687 of 687 companies

  • WithKiP provides a hands-on STEM learning experience for students through a combination of a 3D-printed, buildable robot and a web-based educational platform. The company's core offering is designed to make science, technology, engineering, and math education both affordable and engaging. The platform delivers curriculum-aligned lessons and interactive challenges that guide students through the process of assembling their own 'KiP' robot. The business operates in the growing EdTech and AI-powered education market, targeting students from Grade 2 upwards. Its business model appears to be direct-to-consumer and through educational institutions, offering different purchasing options. Customers can buy a complete 'KiP Robotics Starter Kit', which includes the 3D printed parts, hardware, and access to over 20 hours of learning content for $119.99. Alternatively, for users with access to a 3D printer, the company offers a package with the downloadable 3D print files, hardware, and learning content for $29.99. This dual-offering approach allows for market penetration across different socioeconomic levels, aligning with the company's stated mission to democratize STEM education.For educators, WithKiP has integrated a teacher-specific dashboard. This feature allows teachers to monitor the progress of their students, access pre-made lesson plans, and utilize an AI-powered assistant to help with questions. This positions the product not just as a student toy, but as a comprehensive classroom tool that fosters teamwork and communication through group projects. In addition to its core kits, the company also engages its community through programs like summer camps and workshops, further solidifying its brand in the hands-on education space.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • WPA Emergency Medicine Staffing, LLC is a physician-owned and led company specializing in nationwide locum tenens staffing for hospitals and clinics. Headquartered in Western Pennsylvania, WPA primarily serves the emergency medicine, anesthesiology, and hospitalist sectors. The business model is centered on connecting a roster of carefully screened physicians and other providers with healthcare facilities experiencing staffing shortages for both short and long-term positions. This allows facilities to manage costs, adapt to fluctuating patient volumes, and ensure continuity of patient care. For clinicians, WPA offers benefits such as control over their work schedule, professional growth through experience in diverse settings, and the potential for excellent income. The company differentiates itself by being rooted in clinical insight, prioritizing transparent communication and support for its practicing physicians.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • Xactdyno

    Semiconductors

    Early stage

  • XeroThera

    Health

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Yakkadesign

    Semiconductors

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Breakout · 51–200 employees

  • Early stage

  • Zalow

    Jobs & recruitment

    Zalow is a Spanish platform that provides flexible and temporary staffing solutions primarily within the retail, hospitality, and logistics sectors in Spain. While its online presence, including zalow.com and its LinkedIn profile, indicates its role in connecting workers with temporary job opportunities in these industries, detailed information regarding the company's founders, history, or specific operational model is not publicly available. This limits the ability to provide a comprehensive business description beyond its core function as a temporary staffing provider for the Spanish market.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • zBORED

    Music

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • 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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