Tucson

385–408 of 715 companies

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  Make Way for Books

  Kids

  Make Way for Books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on early childhood literacy, primarily serving economically disadvantaged communities in southern Arizona. Starting with just six volunteers, the organization initially provided books and literacy workshops to five preschools. The organization operates on a two-generation model, aiming to educate and empower both young children and their primary caregivers—parents and educators. Its mission is to provide children from birth to age five with the foundational language and literacy skills necessary for success in school. Annually, Make Way for Books reaches over 30,000 children, families, and educators through its various programs. Its operational funding is derived from grants and contributions, as indicated by a recent grant of $1,500,000 from the Helios Education Foundation. Make Way for Books delivers its services through several key programs. The organization provides professional development, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring for early childhood educators in preschools, childcare centers, and home-based care settings through initiatives like 'The Story Project' and 'Cuéntame'. For families, it offers programs that encourage shared reading and provide access to books. A notable initiative is the 'Blue Book House' project, which places distinctive bookshelves in community locations like social service agencies and medical clinics, allowing families to read on-site and take books home. More recently, the organization developed the 'Make Way for Books App,' a free, bilingual digital resource offering access to children's books and literacy activities, with content based on the Head Start Outcomes Framework. This strategic expansion into digital platforms reflects the organization's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the communities it serves. In 2022, the Library of Congress recognized its significant contributions to literacy with the American Prize.

  Early stage · 11–50 employees · $400K raised

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  Maplehousechickenandwaffles

  Transportation

  Early stage

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  Market Force Global

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  Marstella

  Jobs & recruitment, Enterprise software

  Marstella offers a patented workforce intelligence platform designed to elevate HR leaders into strategic roles by quantifying the financial impact of personnel decisions. Her background includes managing a $2.5 billion P&L and leading initiatives that reportedly saved $94 million by reducing costs associated with hiring, training, and turnover. This extensive experience in business operations and human resources shaped the foundation of Marstella. The company's core offering is a technology platform that connects people strategy to profit by enabling organizations to measure the return on investment (ROI) of their workforce initiatives across hiring, retention, and development, claiming a potential for up to 10X ROI. The platform aims to empower HR departments to communicate their value in financial terms and secure a more strategic position within their organizations. Marstella serves a diverse client base, including Fortune 500 enterprises, private equity-backed firms, nonprofits, and high-growth startups. In addition to its software, the company provides advisory and consulting services. These services include implementation support, strategic planning, executive coaching, and workshops focused on leadership alignment and team trust. The business model combines technology (SaaS) with high-touch strategic partnership. Revenue is generated through the platform and a suite of advisory services that guide clients from initial setup to strategic implementation, ensuring the technology is tailored to their specific systems and goals. This dual approach aims to help clients turn analytical insights into actionable strategies that align with financial KPIs.

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  mass

  Real estate

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  McILPACK

  Wellness & beauty

  Early stage · 1 employees

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  Medical Technique

  Semiconductors

  Early stage

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  MediCarbone

  Health

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  Melzi

  Fashion

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  Menewsha

  Gaming

  Early stage · 11–50 employees

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  MenoLabs

  Food

  MenoLabs is a women's health and technology startup focused on providing support for women experiencing perimenopause, menopause, and midlife changes. The company operates in the health and wellness market, specifically targeting women who are navigating the complex symptoms associated with menopause. MenoLabs offers a range of products designed to alleviate these symptoms, including MenoFit for menopause symptom relief and healthy weight management, Happy Fiber, Well Rested by MenoLabs sleep aid, and Athena's Shield DIM, among other health and beauty products.The business model of MenoLabs revolves around selling these specialized health products directly to consumers through their website, menolabs.com. They also provide a menopause symptom tracker app, which helps women monitor and manage their symptoms more effectively. This app is part of their broader ecosystem of support, which aims to empower women with information and tools to take control of their health during menopause.MenoLabs makes money primarily through the sale of their patented probiotics, vitamins, and herbal supplements. These products are designed to replace multiple other supplements, offering a more streamlined and effective solution for managing menopause symptoms. By focusing on research-backed ingredients and innovative formulations, MenoLabs differentiates itself in the competitive health and wellness market.The company's target clients are women in various stages of menopause, including those who are pre-menopausal, perimenopausal, and post-menopausal. MenoLabs aims to help these women feel like the best version of themselves by providing products that address common menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, and mood swings.In summary, MenoLabs is dedicated to improving the quality of life for women experiencing menopause through innovative health products and supportive technology.

  Early stage · 2–10 employees · $1.6M raised

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  Mentis Technologies

  Telecom

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  Merchant's Garden AgroTech

  Food

  Merchant's Garden is an urban farming company that leverages aquaponics to grow fresh, sustainable produce and seafood. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including individual consumers, restaurants, and local markets. Operating primarily in the urban agriculture market, Merchant's Garden focuses on providing high-quality, eco-friendly products such as butter lettuce, basil, and tilapia. The business model revolves around direct sales through their website and drive-thru pickup options, ensuring convenience and accessibility for customers. Revenue is generated through the sale of fresh produce and seafood, with a commitment to sustainable farming practices. Merchant's Garden also partners with organizations like the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program to ensure their seafood is sourced responsibly.

  Early stage · 2–10 employees · $350K raised

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  Messagekey

  Marketing

  Early stage · 1 employees

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  Metfora

  Health

  Early stage · 2–10 employees · $290K raised

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  Methuselah Advisors

  Health

  Early stage · 11–50 employees

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  Metro Market Studies

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  Microvascular Therapeutics

  Health

  Early stage · 11–50 employees · $5.6M raised

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  Minutemenplumbing

  Early stage

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  Mito Innovations

  Energy

  MITO Material Solutions, legally registered as Mito Innovations, is a specialty chemical company that develops and manufactures advanced polymer additives designed to enhance material performance. The venture commercialized a material concept that originated from research conducted by Professor Ranji Vaidyanathan at Oklahoma State University, with early support from National Science Foundation grants. The firm is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, a move intended to position it within the American manufacturing hub. MITO Material Solutions operates by supplying its additive formulations to manufacturers across a range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, transportation, and consumer goods. The company’s core business is centered around its patented platform technology, which functionalizes nanomaterials like graphene oxide to create hybrid additives. This process allows for seamless integration into existing manufacturing workflows without requiring changes to production lines. The additives are designed to be used in very low concentrations, typically around 0.1% by weight. The flagship product is MITO E-GO, a hybridized additive composed of graphene oxide and an epoxide POSS (Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane). This product is engineered to create superior chemical and physical bonds within polymer systems. Its application in fiber-reinforced composites and thermoplastics results in significant improvements in material properties such as strength, durability, and flexibility. Verified lab results show that these micro-sized additives can increase interlaminar toughness, which reduces the likelihood of mechanical failure and enables the production of lighter and more resilient components. The company's portfolio also includes other specialized products, such as MITO ACRE, a renewable additive derived from cornstarch, and MITO LIGRA, a water-soluble graphene-based binder.

  Early stage · 1 employees

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  Mobius New Media

  Marketing

  This firm provides a suite of strategic marketing services tailored for a diverse client base that includes small to medium-sized businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.The company operates as a full-service marketing agency, handling both digital and traditional marketing initiatives. Its core service offerings encompass market research to provide insights on audiences and competitors, brand identity development, and the creation and management of content campaigns across various platforms. The business model appears to be service-based, likely operating on retainers or project-based fees for executing these marketing strategies.It serves both business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) markets, as evidenced by its work on campaigns for entities ranging from therapeutics startups like Reglagene to national advocacy organizations such as Compassion & Choices. This demonstrates an ability to manage campaigns aimed at achieving specific outcomes, such as raising awareness for legislative change or advancing research initiatives. The firm positions itself as a partner capable of supporting a client's existing marketing department or acting as their outsourced marketing team.

  Early stage · 11–50 employees

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  Monocle Analytics

  Marketing, Enterprise software

  Monocle Analytics provides a digital marketing analytics tool for brands and agencies that consolidates marketing and sales metrics into customizable dashboards and reports. Monocle Analytics has not publicly disclosed any funding rounds. The platform is designed to simplify data collection and visualization, enabling users to make data-driven decisions more quickly. It features a click-and-drag interface and pre-built templates for creating custom-branded reports and live dashboards. The software integrates with a wide variety of data sources, including Google Analytics, Google Ads, LinkedIn, Facebook, Salesforce, and Hubspot, and offers the option for custom integrations. This allows users to combine data from different partners or internal divisions for a comprehensive view. By automating report generation, the tool aims to save users time, allowing them to focus on analysis and improving return on investment. For agencies, the software offers a one-stop reporting and analytics platform to configure custom-branded reports and sharable live dashboards. For brands, it consolidates key performance indicators from across various agencies, departments, and platforms into easy-to-understand visualizations. Key features include the ability to roll up data from multiple sources, a simple click-and-drag interface, extensive customization options, and granular permission controls.

  Early stage

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  Monsoon Dental

  Health

  Early stage

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  Monument Systems LLC

  Health

  Monument Systems LLC provides an AI-powered operations platform designed to automate and streamline administrative tasks for health plans. The company targets a variety of clients in the healthcare sector, including Health Plans, Delegated IPAs, Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care markets, helping them to improve efficiency and reduce operational friction. The company is the result of a strategic acquisition and pivot. At the time of acquisition, the company's primary asset was Monument Xpress™, a core claims administration system that had been on the market since 1999. Under Stockman's leadership, the company has been repositioned as an AI-focused entity, building a new suite of software modules on top of its foundational claims system. The company's product portfolio combines its legacy claims system with new, AI-driven modules. These include Xpress™ Auth for prior authorization, Xpress™ Enroll for Medicare and Medicaid enrollment, and Xpress™ Appeals & Grievances. The platform uses artificial intelligence to automate processes like request classification, triage, and clinical data summarization, which has resulted in significant improvements in turnaround times for prior authorizations and fax communications. In addition to its software, Monument Systems offers Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Business Processing as a Service (BPaaS) from its offices in Arizona and Pune, India.

  Early stage · 11–50 employees