Tucson

457–480 of 715 companies

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  Physical Layer Systems LLC

  Early stage · $170K raised

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  Physics, Materials, and Applied Mathematics Research

  Early stage · 2–10 employees · $13.3M raised

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  Phytodabs

  Wellness & beauty, Food

  Early stage · 1 employees

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  Picmonic

  Education

  Frustrated with the demands of memorizing vast amounts of information, they developed a learning system based on picture mnemonics, combining memorable characters and stories to improve retention. The company operates in the educational software and EdTech markets, serving students in demanding fields such as medicine, nursing, and other healthcare professions. Its clients are primarily students preparing for high-stakes board exams like the USMLE, COMLEX, NCLEX, and PANCE.The core of Picmonic's offering is a visual learning platform that transforms dense, text-based information into audiovisual study cards. This method is designed to leverage memory techniques, such as the memory palace, to enhance long-term recall of complex subjects like pharmacology, pathology, and anatomy. The platform provides a library of thousands of short, narrated mnemonic videos, each followed by a quiz to reinforce learning. A key feature is the ability for users to customize existing content and create their own "Picmonics," which can be shared with others. The service is accessible via desktop and mobile apps, with revenue generated through a subscription-based model. The company offers various subscription lengths to access its full library of content.Over its history, Picmonic raised approximately $7.13 million in funding over 10 rounds from investors including Desert Angels, Arizona Tech Investors, and 2M Companies. A significant milestone was its acquisition by TrueLearn, a healthcare education and data analytics platform, in June 2021. This integration aimed to combine Picmonic's visual learning tools with TrueLearn's analytics and critical thinking development to offer a more comprehensive educational product. Prior to the acquisition, Picmonic's estimated annual revenue was around $4.9 million.

  Early stage · 11–50 employees · $5.0M raised

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  PileMedic, LLC

  PileMedic, a division of QuakeWrap, Inc., provides patented engineered solutions for the repair and strengthening of columns, piles, seawalls, and bulkheads. The company’s core technology was developed by Professor Mo Ehsani, an emeritus professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Arizona and a pioneer in the field of structural repair with Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) products. Prof. Ehsani founded QuakeWrap in 1994 to provide engineering design and FRP materials, and in 2009, he left the university to focus entirely on the company's growth. The PileMedic technology itself is the result of over two decades of research that began in the late 1980s. The company's primary product is PileMedic®, a super-laminate made of carbon or glass fiber fabrics saturated with resin and manufactured using specialized equipment. These laminates are supplied in rolls, typically 4 feet wide, and can be cut on-site to wrap around piles of any shape or size, creating a seamless, stay-in-place form. This shell creates a 360-degree confining pressure that significantly increases the axial and flexural capacity of the existing pile. The annular space between the laminate jacket and the pile is then filled with a specialized grout or resin, which can cure underwater, often eliminating the need for cofferdams. The system is designed to restore piles made of concrete, steel, and timber, protecting them from further corrosion and deterioration by creating an impervious barrier to oxygen and moisture. PileMedic serves clients across marine infrastructure, transportation, and utilities, including port authorities and military agencies. The U.S. Military has adopted PileMedic as its go-to solution for pile repair worldwide following extensive testing by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The business model involves the sale of its complete product line—which includes the laminates, spacers, special epoxies, and patented load-transfer accessories like ShearWrap™—and providing sealed engineering designs and specifications for projects. Installation is performed by certified applicators. The company's products offer a rapid repair method, often completed in hours with minimal service disruption, that can restore piles to beyond their original strength.

  Early stage · 1 employees

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  Pinged

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  PitchVantage

  Education

  PitchVantage operates as a specialized educational software firm, providing a patented, on-demand training platform designed to enhance public speaking and presentation skills. He leveraged his consulting background in gamification and 3D immersive technology to develop the concept for PitchVantage. The idea was validated after interviewing leaders from 42 Fortune 500 companies, who expressed a need for an engaging, on-demand tool to ensure training continuity. For corporate clients, PitchVantage addresses the significant gap in traditional training, where skills learned in one-off workshops are often forgotten. In the university setting, it provides a scalable solution for large classes and departments, such as business and engineering, that may lack dedicated communications coursework. The business model appears to be SaaS-based, generating revenue by providing its proprietary software to these institutions. The company is privately held and has secured Angel funding, including a round of $875K in May 2019. The core of PitchVantage's offering is a cloud-based simulator that allows users to practice presentations in front of a realistic, 3D virtual audience that reacts in real-time to the speaker's delivery. If a presenter is engaging, the audience shows interest; if they are dull, the audience may yawn or look away. The platform's proprietary engine uses machine learning, developed by analyzing accomplished speakers and thousands of speeches, to provide instant, personalized feedback. It assesses up to nine elements of delivery, such as pitch, pace, vocal variety, pauses, and filler words, as well as content structure and slide design. Users receive a detailed analysis and can review video replays of their performance. A cloud dashboard enables instructors and managers to monitor user progress, track trends, and facilitate peer or trainer feedback.

  Early stage · 11–50 employees · $1.2M raised

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  Pivot Transitional Living

  Health

  Pivot Transitional Living provides a structured aftercare community in Tucson, Arizona, for young men aged 15 to 28 recovering from substance use and co-occurring mental health issues. It is part of a larger behavioral health continuum that began in 1996 and recently rebranded from the "In Balance" programs. This rebranding, which includes Pivot, Attune Health & Wellness, and Align Adolescent Recovery, aims to enhance service accessibility and affordability, partly through better insurance integration. The business operates on a private pay model, serving clients who have typically completed a primary treatment program, such as residential or wilderness therapy, and are transitioning to independent living. The company's target clients are young men who are committed to sobriety and are referred by parents, clinicians, and educational consultants from across the United States. Pivot operates three distinct campuses in Tucson, each tailored to a specific age group or need: the Adolescent Transitional Campus, the Transitional Living Campus for young adults, and the Collegiate Recovery Campus for those pursuing higher education near the University of Arizona or Pima Community College. The main campus is a 3-acre, private, courtyard-style residential complex. Pivot’s program is a 12-step-based model that combines structured sober living with clinical support, life skills development, and academic or vocational guidance. Residents are required to attend "90-in-90" meetings, work with sponsors, and participate in the recovery community. The service includes a full-time clinical team of licensed therapists, a clinical supervisor, and a director who provide individual, group, and family therapy to address substance use and co-occurring disorders like anxiety, depression, and trauma. The program emphasizes accountability and real-world skill application, offering support for high school completion, college enrollment, job readiness, budgeting, and time management. To promote a sustainable and meaningful sober life, Pivot also organizes regular recreational outings, including hiking, snowboarding, and service retreats.

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  Planetautomotivetucson

  Transportation

  Early stage

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  Playground Health

  Wellness & beauty, Sports

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  Pmass

  Enterprise software, Engineering & manufacturing

  Pmass is an innovative cloud-based simulation platform that leverages the power of peridynamics to revolutionize fracture analysis in materials science, aerospace, automotive, and other industries. Unlike traditional finite element methods, which can struggle to accurately simulate crack initiation and propagation, Pmass uses a non-local meshless approach that captures complex material behaviors with higher precision.At its core, Pmass is designed to offer enhanced simulation capabilities, particularly in modeling arbitrary crack initiation and propagation, which are common challenges in material failure analysis. By integrating peridynamic theory, Pmass overcomes the limitations of traditional methods, delivering more realistic and accurate results, especially in the presence of discontinuities.Pmass is fully cloud-based, meaning users can access powerful simulation tools without the need for expensive on-premise hardware. This cloud integration provides the flexibility to perform high-fidelity modeling from any device with an internet connection, reducing infrastructure costs and enabling faster analysis through high-performance computing (HPC). With cloud access, users can scale simulations and leverage AWS resources to run complex models efficiently, all while avoiding significant hardware investments.The platform offers two primary tiers: Basic and Pro. The Basic tier is designed to be accessible to a wider range of users, including academic researchers and smaller teams, while the Pro tier provides advanced features for industry professionals requiring detailed and large-scale simulations. This dual-tier approach ensures that Pmass can cater to a broad customer base, from those just starting out in simulation to those needing high-end capabilities for large, complex projects.As of January 2025, Pmass has attracted a growing user base, including 16 Basic users and 2 Pro users. This diverse group highlights both the accessibility of the Basic tier and the value of the advanced features offered to Pro users. The platform is continuously evolving, with ongoing development to expand its feature set and integrate more sophisticated simulation tools.Beyond its core functionality, Pmass is designed with user-friendly features that make it easy to navigate for both beginners and experienced users. With a commitment to improving simulation speed, reducing costs, and making fracture analysis more accessible, Pmass is positioned to play a key role in transforming how industries approach material modeling, failure analysis, and product design.In the future, Pmass plans to expand its reach by increasing user engagement, developing strategic partnerships, and enhancing its product offerings. With the support of continued investment and innovation, Pmass is on track to become an essential tool for industries requiring cutting-edge fracture and failure analysis capabilities.

  Early stage

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  Pointmaker

  Education, Marketing

  Early stage

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  Polaris Aero

  Security

  Early stage · 11–50 employees

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  Polarlaser Labs

  Early stage

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  Porter Coaching

  Enterprise software

  Early stage · 1 employees

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  Power over Predators

  Kids

  Early stage

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  Precision Epigenomics

  Health

  Precision Epigenomics is a pioneering company in the field of molecular diagnostics, specializing in advanced solutions for early cancer detection and management. The company focuses on developing innovative diagnostic tools that address unmet clinical needs, particularly in the realm of cancer treatment. Precision Epigenomics serves healthcare providers, research institutions, and patients by offering cutting-edge diagnostic assays, including liquid biopsy tests for non-small cell lung cancer. Operating within the healthcare and biotechnology markets, the company employs a business model centered on providing high-accuracy diagnostic services that improve patient outcomes. Revenue is generated through the sale of diagnostic tests and related services. Precision Epigenomics aims to revolutionize cancer diagnostics, making early detection more accessible and effective.

  Early stage · 11–50 employees · $2.6M raised

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  Preferred Chassis Fabrication Inc.

  Transportation

  Early stage · 1 employees

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  Premium Growth Solutions​,

  Early stage

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  Prescription Lab

  Food

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  Presidio School

  Education

  Early stage · 11–50 employees

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  Prevention Pharmaceuticals

  Health

  Early stage · 11–50 employees

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  Prior AI

  Enterprise software

  Prior AI is a software development company focused on AI-driven personal productivity.The company's flagship product is a mobile application that serves students and professionals by utilizing time-blocking algorithms to automate scheduling. The software is designed to turn empty time slots in a calendar into productive actions based on goals set by the user. This functionality aims to help users overcome decision fatigue and optimize their daily energy.The application's design combines principles of Stoicism with modern software architecture to build tools that encourage deep work and consistent execution. The technology stack features React Native, Node.js, and AI integration.

  Early stage

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  Procyon Technologies

  Health

  Procyon Technologies LLC is a biotechnology company developing implantable medical devices designed to advance cellular therapies, drug delivery, and in-vivo analyte measurement. The firm was founded in 2019 and is based in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Papas is a Professor of Surgery and the director of the Institute for Cellular Transplantation at the University of Arizona, and his research career has focused on applying engineering principles to cell therapy and tissue engineering, particularly for the treatment of diabetes. The company's core technology centers on a proprietary implantable cell encapsulation device. This product is a small, flexible, and retrievable chamber fabricated from biocompatible synthetic membranes that can be implanted subcutaneously. It is designed to hold allogeneic cells, protecting them from the host's immune system, which can eliminate the need for systemic immunosuppressive drugs. A key feature of the Procyon platform is the integrated oxygen delivery system, which supplies oxygen directly to the encapsulated cells. This process maintains cell viability and functionality, allowing for a higher density of cells to be transplanted effectively. The device's surface is engineered to mitigate the foreign body response and promote the formation of vascular structures, which facilitates the diffusion of nutrients to the cells and the absorption of therapeutic molecules they secrete. Procyon Technologies' platform is positioned to address challenges in health monitoring, treatments, and potential cures. The primary target applications for its devices include cellular therapies, with a specific focus on diabetes, as well as long-term wireless bioanalyte sensing and enhanced subcutaneous drug delivery. The company holds a strong portfolio of issued and pending patents for its technology.

  Early stage · 2–10 employees