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

121–144 of 687 companies

  • Brothers Flooring & Interiors provides flooring services for residential and commercial clients, specializing in the multifamily housing market. The firm offers installation and material supply for a variety of flooring types, including carpet, sheet vinyl, luxury vinyl plank, laminate, and tile. It serves new builds, remodels, general contractors, and property management clients. The company emphasizes transparent communication and utilizes licensed installers to ensure quality. Its website features a prorate calculator to help clients determine flooring costs based on residency periods and product lifespan. In September 2025, Brothers Flooring & Interiors was acquired by Rasa Floors, a national flooring provider. This acquisition was intended to enhance Rasa's service capacity in the Phoenix area and facilitate expansion into the Tucson market. Following the acquisition, Brothers Flooring & Interiors operates as a subsidiary of Rasa Floors.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • BullZilla

    Fintech

    BullZilla is an Ethereum-based ERC-20 meme coin, designated as $BZIL, that launched its presale on August 29, 2025. The project differentiates itself within the crowded meme coin market through a structured economic model designed to create scarcity and reward long-term holders. The business model revolves around a multi-stage presale with a 'Progressive Price Engine' or 'Mutation Mechanism', where the token price increases every 48 hours or every time $100,000 is raised, whichever comes first. This structure is designed to incentivize early investment. A core feature of BullZilla's tokenomics is the 'Roar Burn' mechanism, a deflationary feature where a portion of the token supply is permanently destroyed at each presale milestone. This is intended to reduce the total supply, potentially by over 70% by the final stage, thereby increasing scarcity. The initial total supply is 160 billion tokens, with 5% allocated to the 'Scorch Reserve' for these burn events. To encourage holding, BullZilla offers a staking system called the 'HODL Furnace', which allows token holders to lock their $BZIL and earn up to 70% Annual Percentage Yield (APY). The project also includes a 'Roar-To-Earn' referral program where users can earn 10% of every purchase made through their unique code, with the referred buyer receiving a 10% bonus in $BZIL tokens. The project aims to build a community-driven ecosystem, supported by a treasury called the 'Roarblood Vault' that funds staking rewards and the referral system. The presale accepts Ethereum (ETH) and is compatible with ERC-20 wallets like MetaMask and Trust Wallet.

    Early stage

  • buy here pay here

    Transportation

    Early stage

  • BuybackBoss.com

    Enterprise software

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • BuyerMLS

    Fintech

    Buyside is a technology company that specializes in helping real estate brokers and agents leverage their data to capture more seller leads, win more listings, and close more transactions. Operating primarily in the real estate market, Buyside serves top-ranked brokerage firms across the country. The company’s business model revolves around providing data-driven insights that identify when homeowners or home shoppers are ready to transact, thereby maximizing client acquisition and retention. Buyside generates revenue through subscription fees paid by brokerage firms for access to its platform and services. The platform also supports in-house mortgage, title, and insurance services, driving attach rates and increasing overall profitability for its clients. By turning data into actionable intelligence, Buyside empowers real estate professionals to make informed decisions and achieve better outcomes.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees · $12.8M raised

  • Early stage

  • Cactus Materials

    Semiconductors

    Cactus Materials, Inc. operates as an integrated device manufacturer within the semiconductor industry, focusing on the design and production of specialized semiconductor products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, the company has established itself as a key domestic supplier, particularly for the aerospace, defense, and AI sectors. His extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, including over 13 years in manufacturing at Intel, underpins the company's technical foundation. The leadership team comprises seasoned professionals with backgrounds at major industry players like Intel, Texas Instruments, and Medtronic. Cactus Materials operates two primary semiconductor fabrication facilities: one for Silicon Carbide (SiC) high-power devices and another for III-V compound semiconductors used in AI photonics. The business model centers on developing and manufacturing its own products, which include ultrafast and infrared detectors, Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSELs), and radiation-hardened electronics. These components are critical for applications such as 3D sensing in autonomous vehicles, facial recognition, medical imaging, and data center transceivers. The company also engages in strategic collaborations with fabless companies, Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDMs), and OEMs, and offers foundry and process services to support R&D and production demands, allocating up to 30% of its fab capacity for these services. Financially, the firm initially received Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants from NASA and the Department of Energy to develop niche technologies, such as compact semiconductors for high-resolution spectrometry. It has since raised approximately $5.49 million in funding. In late 2022, Cactus Materials acquired and significantly refurbished a new fabrication facility in Tempe, positioning it for high-volume production. This expansion is supported by anticipated investments of up to $300 million over five years, leveraging the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. The company's product portfolio is engineered for high-performance markets. Key product lines include the Cactus ULTRA UFD® for ultra-fast detectors, the Cactus INDIGO IRD® for infrared detectors, and the Cactus VICTORY VCSEL® laser chips. A significant part of its strategy involves the 3D integration of these chips to create advanced vision processors and optical transceivers for AI and 6G wireless applications. Cactus Materials serves a diverse client base across the AI, aerospace, defense, automotive, consumer, healthcare, and industrial markets.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees · $6.2M raised

  • Calibrus

    Marketing

    Breakout · 51–200 employees

  • CaliConnected

    Wellness & beauty

    CaliConnected is an e-commerce platform specializing in smoking accessories. The company was co-founded by Nassir Silwany and a business partner in April 2018. It initially began in 2017 as a wholesale operation, supplying physical smoke shops with bongs and vapes before transitioning to a direct-to-consumer online retail model. The business operates as an online headshop, offering a wide array of products including glass bongs, water pipes, dab rigs, vaporizers, e-nails, and CBD oils from popular brands like GRAV, DaVinci, and PAX. In addition to curating products from established brands, CaliConnected works with local artists for custom items and sells its own branded apparel and lifestyle products. A notable feature is a 'build-your-own-bong' service in partnership with Prism. CaliConnected's business model incorporates both holding its own inventory and dropshipping products from other vendors. Revenue is generated through the direct sale of these products to consumers aged 21 and over, primarily in the United States and Canada. The company fulfills orders from multiple warehouses across the U.S., including locations in California, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, to facilitate distribution.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • CallFlowOS

    Marketing, Enterprise software

    CallFlowOS LLC provides a real-time call execution platform designed to assist sales teams in delivering consistent and effective calls. The system offers live, step-by-step guidance during calls, helping sales representatives to close more deals. The platform's core features include tools for managing call scripts and handling objections in real-time. It is designed to integrate with a team's existing sales process with a setup that can be completed in under 30 minutes. The service aims to provide the structure and tools for sales teams to improve their call performance, though the company clarifies that it does not guarantee specific revenue or conversion rate outcomes, as results are dependent on various external factors. CallFlowOS operates on a subscription-based business model, with monthly or annual billing options. The company targets sales teams and provides live demonstrations of the platform to prospective clients, which cover the full system including scripts, objection handling, and live call mode, tailored to the specific team's process and industry. The service, branding, code, and design are the intellectual property of CallFlowOS LLC. Users retain ownership of the content they create, such as scripts, objections, and notes.

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Campus Tees specializes in creating custom-designed apparel for the collegiate market, with a primary focus on sororities and fraternities. The company provides trend-forward garments for various Greek life events such as recruitment, bid days, and formals, aiming to deliver a high-quality apparel creation experience. Clients can collaborate with an in-house design team to bring their vision to life. The company emphasizes using quality fabrics, with some sourced from the same factories that produce for major athletic and yoga apparel brands. The business operates through a direct-to-consumer model that targets student organizations on over 150 campuses. A key component of its strategy is a campus representative program where students act as business development reps, earning a 6-12% commission on orders they facilitate. This model allows the company to build a strong presence and network directly within campus communities. In addition to standard screen printing on blank apparel, Campus Tees offers a custom cut-and-sew line called the THEA Collection, which allows for more unique and trendy garment designs from scratch in a condensed 5-week timeframe. Campus Tees differentiates itself by focusing on fashion-forward designs, quick communication, and a collaborative process with clients. They provide resources like mood board templates and trend guides to assist chapters in the creative process. The company handles the entire process from design collaboration to production and delivery, streamlining the experience for student organizations.

    Early stage

  • Candy Nation

    Food

    Candy Nation is an e-commerce company that operates as a retailer and wholesaler of candy. Founded in 2010, the company is based near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and is a 100% woman-owned small business. It ships bulk and wholesale candy throughout the United States and Canada. The business model focuses on direct-to-consumer and wholesale sales through its online platform. Candy Nation serves individual consumers, event planners, and retailers seeking bulk candy supplies. Revenue is generated from the sale of a wide variety of candies, from nostalgic and retro treats to contemporary sour candies. The company's product catalog includes chocolates, gumballs, and both unwrapped and individually wrapped items. A key feature of Candy Nation's offering is its extensive selection, which includes hard-to-find and old-fashioned candies. They also provide themed products like retro candy boxes for different decades and curated mixes. The company emphasizes customer service, offering to help locate candies not found on their website, even if it means directing a customer to a competitor. They also engage with influencers and content creators for marketing, providing curated candy packages and custom discount codes to expand their reach.

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • CantoMundo is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community of Latinx poets by providing a platform for the creation, documentation, and celebration of Latinx poetry. Through a series of workshops, symposia, and public readings, the organization offers a unique space for poets to engage with their craft and connect with fellow artists. CantoMundo primarily serves Latinx poets and operates within the literary and cultural sectors. The organization functions as a non-profit, relying on events, partnerships, and community engagement to sustain its activities. By hosting annual retreats and collaborating with institutions like the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing, CantoMundo continues to expand its reach and impact within the poetry community.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees · $20K raised

  • Canyon State Box & Container is a designer and manufacturer of custom industrial and retail packaging, established in 1995. The company operates primarily in the Phoenix, Arizona area, providing businesses with both custom-designed packaging solutions and a range of stock packaging and shipping supplies. The firm specializes in creating custom boxes, including short-run orders, point-of-purchase (POP) displays for both floor and countertop, pallet aprons, and other retail signage, all produced in-house. In addition to its custom manufacturing capabilities, Canyon State Box & Container warehouses and supplies standard packaging and shipping materials. The company positions itself as a solutions provider focused on lowering packaging costs for its clients through innovative designs. The website associated with the company in the query, searchandhelp.com, appears to be unrelated to its core business of packaging. This domain is noted as being recently registered and its specific purpose is unclear, with some security analyses flagging it as suspicious and potentially unsafe. There is a separate, unrelated charitable organization called 'Operation Search & Help' based in Ohio, which provides financial assistance to families with special needs.

    Early stage

  • Capital Checkout provides financial infrastructure solutions for revenue-generating businesses through a three-pronged service model. The firm acts as a strategic partner to help companies scale, reduce costs, and expand their global footprint. The company's services are divided into three main pillars. The first, Capital Accelerator, connects businesses directly with lenders, aiming to eliminate broker fees that can range from 10-15%. This service also involves structuring the business before application and negotiating terms to increase funding limits over time. The second pillar is Payment Processing, which focuses on reducing merchant processing costs. Capital Checkout moves clients from flat-rate processors to custom, negotiable interchange-plus pricing models designed to directly improve EBITDA and enhance profit per transaction. The third service, Global Expansion, enables e-commerce and SaaS businesses to unlock revenue in new regions by accepting local payment methods. This allows companies that typically only accept credit cards to integrate with local wallets, mobile money, and bank transfers prevalent in high-growth emerging markets.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • CAPS Research

    Enterprise software

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Carbon Summit (ASU)

    Early stage

  • Cardinal Path

    Marketing

    Early stage · 51–200 employees

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • Breakout · 51–200 employees

  • Early stage

  • CartelFi operates at the intersection of meme coins and decentralized finance (DeFi), providing a platform where meme-centric liquidity and staking pools transform memes into financial assets. The company serves cryptocurrency enthusiasts and investors looking to capitalize on the volatile yet potentially lucrative meme coin market. By offering single asset staking and liquidity pools, CartelFi enables users to earn returns of up to 1000% APY on their meme coins. The business model revolves around protocol fees, which are used to buy back and burn CARTFI tokens, thus reducing supply and potentially increasing value. CartelFi's market is the rapidly growing DeFi sector, where it positions itself as a facilitator of high-yield opportunities. The platform generates revenue through transaction fees and staking operations, appealing to those seeking high returns in the crypto space.

    Early stage

  • 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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