Tucson
Data as of Oct 1, 2026Venture funding by year
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| Year | Venture funding | Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $14.1M | 12 |
| 2020 | $29.2M | 11 |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 11 |
| 2022 | $35.6M | 9 |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 7 |
| 2024 | $28.2M | 11 |
| 2025 | $17.2M | 6 |
| 2026* | $10.0M | 2 |
Industries
- Health126
- Energy46
- Education37
- Semiconductors37
- Fintech34
- Food30
- Enterprise software29
- Real estate26
- Kids22
- Security17
And 19 more industries.
Companies in Tucson
1–24 of 715 companies
Early stage
- 10-4 Medical
Health
10-4 Medical, based in Tucson, Arizona, provides healthcare services specifically tailored for first responders. The company focuses on a "whole person health" approach, integrating behavioral, occupational, and primary care services. Their offerings include annual physicals for firefighters, pre-employment exams, screenings, and mental health services that address conditions such as trauma, depression, and anxiety. In April 2023, 10-4 Medical was acquired by On Site Medical (OSM), an Arizona-based provider of occupational healthcare solutions. The acquisition was intended to provide 10-4 Medical's patient base with the same level of care while expanding services and administrative support. Post-acquisition, planned service expansions included 24/7 on-site dispatched care and on-demand telehealth. However, as of December 28, 2023, the company ceased providing services in Tucson under the 10-4 Medical brand. This was due to the resignation of their lead Nurse Practitioner, Romina Montano, and the inability to secure a licensed replacement. The clinic location in Tucson continues to operate under the parent company, On Site Medical, which maintains all patient records.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
Early stage
- 3hfinancialgroup
Fintech
Early stage
- 3rd Decade
Education
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- 4D Technology
Engineering & manufacturing
Early stage · 51–200 employees · $1.7M raised
- A & M Fencing
Kids
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- A American Electrical Services
Real estate, Energy
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- A Loyal Companion
Sports
Early stage · 2–10 employees
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Abunda
Sports
ShopAbunda.com is an e-commerce platform that operates in the consumer goods market. The company's unique selling proposition is its flexible payment options, which allow customers to purchase items and pay for them in small, monthly installments. This model is particularly appealing to budget-conscious consumers who may not have the upfront cash to purchase desired items outright. The company's website features a wide range of products, from electronics to home goods, all available for purchase at low monthly payments. This pricing structure is clearly communicated with phrases such as "As low as $31/mo*". The asterisk indicates that terms and conditions apply, likely related to the duration of the payment period and potential interest rates. ShopAbunda.com's business model is akin to a layaway plan, but with the added benefit of immediate product delivery. Customers can enjoy their purchases immediately, while paying for them over time. This model is a win-win for both the company and the consumer. The company generates revenue from the sale of goods and potentially from interest on the installment payments, while consumers gain access to products they may not have been able to afford otherwise.The company also appears to run promotional deals, as indicated by the "Presidents' Day Deal" references. These promotions likely involve reduced monthly payments or discounted product prices, providing additional incentives for customers to shop with ShopAbunda.com.In summary, ShopAbunda.com is a consumer-focused e-commerce platform that offers flexible payment options, a wide range of products, and promotional deals, making it an attractive shopping destination for budget-conscious consumers.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Aclydx
Energy
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Acomni
Energy
Acomni, LLC, emerged from the University of Arizona in 2012 as a technology spin-out aiming to address residential energy consumption. The company was formally established with a license agreement facilitated by Tech Launch Arizona in 2014 to commercialize a novel temperature-control technology. Lysecky, now a Professor Emeritus, has a background in embedded systems and cybersecurity, while Sprinkle's work focuses on cyber-physical systems, providing a strong academic foundation for the company's technical endeavors. The core of Acomni's business was a Wi-Fi-enabled monitor designed to work in conjunction with standard smart thermostats. Its distinct market proposition was a shift from temperature-based control to budget-oriented energy management. The system was engineered to learn the unique thermal properties of a home and analyze external climate data, user-defined budgets, and comfort preferences. Through a web or mobile application, it provided homeowners with direct feedback on how temperature adjustments would translate into electricity costs, effectively allowing them to manage their HVAC spending in real-time. The business model involved servers that would process this data to forecast costs and automatically implement thermostat settings to adhere to a user's specified budget. While the firm sought to partner with utility companies and HVAC businesses to bring its product to market, it is now listed as inactive by Tech Launch Arizona.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- AcroVape
Health, Energy
AcroVape LLC operates within the consumer electronics and recreational goods sectors, specializing in the manufacturing of electronic vaporizing devices. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, the company targets customers of concentrates within the cannabis vertical. The business focuses on providing a more convenient consumption experience through its portable, battery-powered vaporizers. These devices were developed to offer a superior and safer alternative to traditional consumption methods that often require butane or torches. Key features of the products include adjustable airflow and integrated mesh coils, engineered for enhanced flavor production. The design supports both draw-activation and button-triggering mechanisms, aiming to deliver a smooth and fresh-tasting experience for users. AcroVape secured $20,000 in funding through an accelerator/incubator program with CanopyBoulder on August 29, 2016, which was followed by an Angel round. The company's business model is centered on the direct sale of its physical electronic devices to consumers (B2C).
Early stage · 1 employees · $20K raised
- Acudora
Music, Hosting
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- ADCO AI
Enterprise software
ADCO AI operates as a cognitive outsourcing firm, providing the human intelligence infrastructure necessary to support and scale artificial intelligence systems. The company's thesis is that as AI models become more powerful, the need for disciplined human oversight and judgment also grows. ADCO AI addresses this by supplying trained, managed teams that perform crucial tasks across the AI lifecycle, positioning itself as the 'human operating layer' for AI. The firm's core services are concentrated on four main areas: data preparation, model evaluation, human verification, and AI monitoring. This involves structuring raw data for model training, measuring AI-generated outputs against defined standards, adding accountable human review where automation is insufficient, and monitoring AI systems for recurring failures. ADCO AI emphasizes a managed delivery model, where work flows through a defined chain of command, ensuring clients do not have to supervise individual contributors directly. This approach is built on principles of accuracy before volume, clear work definitions, and stringent security protocols like least-access by default. ADCO AI delivers its capabilities through various engagement models, including fully managed operations, dedicated teams, and staff augmentation to fit different client needs. The company turns a client's specific criteria into a supervised, reviewable workflow executed by calibrated human reviewers. This ensures that human attention is deliberately and effectively applied to the complex decisions that AI cannot yet handle alone. The company has established its initial delivery capacity and management structure across two operating offices and is focused on building out its cognitive-operations pilots.
Early stage
Early stage
- AdiCyte
Health
Founded in November 2011, AdiCyte was a Tucson, Arizona-based company that operated as a cryobank for adipose tissue (fat) and its derived stem cells. The company's service was designed for individuals to preserve this biological material, typically collected during liposuction or other surgical procedures, for future applications in cosmetic surgery, reconstruction, and the emerging field of regenerative medicine. The underlying principle was to bank a patient's own fat and stem cells, providing a resource for potential future treatments such as soft tissue augmentation or therapies for conditions like heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. His journey in this field began in 1991 when he became the first person to bank stem cells by preserving his child's cord blood. This led him to found the Cord Blood Registry (CBR) in 1992, which grew to be the world's largest bank of its kind. His extensive background, including over 150 scientific publications on stem cell preservation, directly informed AdiCyte's mission to harness the potential of adipose-derived stem cells for healing and regenerative purposes. Clients, typically patients undergoing cosmetic procedures, could opt to have their harvested adipose tissue cryopreserved by the company. This involved collecting the tissue, processing it to isolate the fat and potent stem cells, and then storing it at cryogenic temperatures for long-term viability. The service offered a solution to the common practice of discarding excess tissue after a procedure. AdiCyte's revenue was generated through fees for these preservation and storage services. The company successfully raised $2.65 million over two funding rounds, with its first round closing in January 2012. According to PitchBook, the company ceased operations around September 2018.
Early stage · 1 employees · $2.6M raised
Early stage · $10K raised
- ADVALUE TECHNOLOGY
Semiconductors
Early stage · $850K raised
- Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing
Fashion, Telecom
Early stage · 11–50 employees · $4.7M raised
- AdVision Outdoor
Marketing
Early stage · 11–50 employees
Early stage · 1 employees
- Agent.ai
Education, Event tech
Agent.ai is an emerging venture conceptualized by Dharmesh Shah, the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of HubSpot. Shah, a software developer with over three decades of experience, has launched this project fueled by his conviction in the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, particularly autonomous AI agents. His extensive background in building and scaling a successful technology company like HubSpot provides a significant foundation for this new endeavor, aiming to pioneer the next wave of software development.The platform is being developed as a marketplace for discovering and connecting with a variety of AI agents designed to execute a wide range of tasks for users. In its initial phase, Agent.ai features agents developed internally. The long-term strategy, however, involves opening the platform to third-party developers, creating an ecosystem where building and deploying AI agents becomes as commonplace as developing web applications is today. The core business proposition is to create a central hub that facilitates the interaction between users and specialized AI agents.Agent.ai operates in the rapidly growing market of artificial intelligence and workflow automation. It targets a broad spectrum of users, from individuals looking to enhance personal productivity to businesses seeking to automate complex processes. The platform's primary service is providing access to these AI agents, which act as digital assistants to help 'get stuff done'. While the specific revenue model has not been detailed, it will likely revolve around access to the agent marketplace, potentially through a subscription, a pay-per-use model, or a commission-based structure for third-party agent transactions once the platform opens up.
Breakout · 51–200 employees · $2.7M raised
Recent venture rounds
| Company | Round | Amount | Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World View Enterprises | Late VC | $10.0M | Mar 2026 | Ondas Holdings |
| Keys | Early VC | Undisclosed | Mar 2026 | Not disclosed |
| Revolute Robotics | Seed | $1.9M | Oct 2025 | ANIMO Ventures, Ascend VC |
| Delta Development Team | Series A | Undisclosed | Aug 2025 | Pasadena Angels, Desert Angels, Central Texas Angel Network +3 more |
| TYB | Series A | $11.0M | Jun 2025 | Coinbase Ventures, Unusual Ventures, Castle Island Ventures +2 more |
| T&R Recovery Group | Growth Equity VC | Undisclosed | Jun 2025 | Cyprium Investment Partners, Genesis Park |
| Branch Therapeutics | Seed | $4.0M | May 2025 | GKCC |
| Sorbiforce | Seed | $270K | Apr 2025 | StartEngine |
| Precision Epigenomics | Series A | $1.5M | Sep 2024 | Shaffer Capital |
| World View Enterprises | Late VC | $25.0M | May 2024 | Breakthrough Victoria |