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
649–672 of 715 companies
- Travelers Karma
Travel
Travelers Karma provides a travel risk management platform for the hospitality industry, targeting hotels and rental car agencies. The company's core offering is the Traveler Reliability Rating System (TRRS), a patent-pending, SaaS-based technology that scores every traveler in real time to predict and mitigate revenue loss from no-shows, property damage, and fraud. The system analyzes thousands of behavioral markers to identify high-risk guests before they check-in or collect a vehicle. The business operates on a SaaS model, charging clients a fee of 1.5–3% of the booking value. To encourage adoption, Travelers Karma offers a 60-day free pilot program for its clients to experience the platform's capabilities. The platform is designed to be a proactive loss prevention tool that enhances operational efficiency for frontline staff and managers by providing intelligent guest screening and fraud prevention tools. It aims to address issues such as chargebacks, false identities, and problematic booking patterns, claiming it can save clients an average of $142,250 per 1,000 bookings. As a veteran-owned business, Travelers Karma positions itself as a specialized risk management solution that integrates predictive modeling without the complexity and cost of typical enterprise-level systems. By focusing on preventative measures rather than reactive responses, the company helps hospitality businesses protect revenue, improve guest safety, and streamline operations.
Early stage
- Tregointsys
Security
Early stage
- TrialCycle
Health, Energy
TrialCycle addresses the significant plastic waste generated by the clinical research industry. The company provides a specialized service focused on diverting laboratory plastics from landfills, thereby supporting environmental sustainability within the clinical trials sector.The firm partners with pharmaceutical sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), and clinical research sites. Its operational model involves implementing responsible collection logistics and forming partnerships to ensure that commonly used clinical trial plastics are correctly diverted and processed through certified recycling channels. This process helps partner organizations strengthen their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives and contributes to more environmentally responsible research operations.TrialCycle's core service offerings include plastic diversion from clinical research sites, the establishment of sustainable recycling logistics for study materials, and direct support for sponsor ESG and sustainability goals. By focusing on this niche, the company helps reduce the environmental footprint of medical innovation.
Early stage
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Trump
Media
Early stage
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- Tuch
Food
Early stage · 2–10 employees
Early stage
- tucson er & hospital
Health
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- Tucson Eye Care
Health
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Tucson Gastroenterology
Health
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Tucson Hospitality Academy
Education
The Tucson Hospitality Academy provides a free, two-year hospitality leadership program for young adults in Tucson and Southern Arizona, particularly targeting underserved communities. The organization's primary service is to equip individuals with the necessary skills for careers in the hospitality sector, including roles in hotel management, event planning, culinary arts, and sales and marketing. The program structure is a hybrid model, combining weekly virtual sessions with hands-on experience. Students dedicate 2-3 hours per week to online lessons led by industry professionals and guest speakers. The curriculum focuses on both foundational knowledge across key hospitality departments and the development of soft skills such as professionalism and communication. A core component of the academy is its mentorship program, which pairs each student with an industry professional for guidance, advice, and networking opportunities. The business model is centered on community and partnership. The training is offered at no cost to the students, who do not need prior experience to apply. Upon mastering the basics, students are connected with employer partners for job shadowing and internship opportunities, providing them with practical experience and professional references. The academy serves as a talent pipeline for local hotels, resorts, and restaurants by preparing a pre-screened and trained workforce to meet the demands of Tucson's growing hospitality industry.
Early stage
- Tucson Medical Careers
Health, Jobs & recruitment
Tucson Medical Careers is a platform that connects skilled healthcare professionals with job opportunities in the Tucson area.The service is sponsored by Tucson Medical Home Health, a locally owned agency that provides a range of in-home medical services including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and medical social services. The platform is designed to help medical professionals advance their careers by finding high-paying positions within Tucson's healthcare community.
Early stage
- Tucson Sugar Skulls
Sports
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- Tucson Tamale
Food
The venture was born from Sherry's family tradition of tamale-making and Todd's newfound passion for the craft, which led him to leave his executive role at a Fortune 500 company to pursue the business full-time. Sherry's upbringing in a large Mexican-American family, where tamaladas (tamale-making parties) were a cherished tradition, provided the foundational recipes and cultural authenticity for the company.The company began its journey in a modest 1,000-square-foot takeout shop in Tucson, Arizona, with a mission to create a "better for you" tamale using healthier, cleaner ingredients. This approach includes using organic, non-GMO corn for their masa and replacing traditional lard with non-GMO expeller-pressed oils, which also allows for numerous vegetarian and vegan options. Their product line is naturally gluten-free, catering to a wide range of dietary needs.Tucson Tamale's business model encompasses direct-to-consumer sales through its restaurants and a robust e-commerce platform, as well as wholesale distribution. Their products are available in over 5,000 retail locations across the United States, including major grocers like Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Kroger. The company's revenue is generated through sales in these various channels, including frozen retail packs, bulk food service for restaurants and institutions, and direct online shipments. The business has demonstrated significant growth, expanding from four part-time employees making 200 tamales a day to over 60 full-time employees producing up to 35,000 tamales daily.To meet increasing demand, the company has expanded its production capacity significantly. In 2016, they opened their first manufacturing facility. This was followed by the opening of a second, 14,000-square-foot USDA-certified facility in South Tucson in partnership with Diamond Ventures, which increased their potential annual output to 25 million tamales. The company's offerings are diverse, with traditional fillings like green chile pork and red chile beef, alongside non-traditional flavors such as yellow curry and a seasonal Thanksgiving tamale. In addition to tamales, their local marketplaces offer a curated selection of hot sauces and other gourmet products.
Early stage · 11–50 employees · $1.5M raised
- Tucson Truth
Kids
Early stage
- Tucsonbariatric
Health
Early stage · 2–10 employees
Early stage · 1 employees
- TYB
Fintech
TYB is a community rewards platform that enables brands to create loyalty programs and reward their customers for engagement and user-generated content. The platform allows fans to earn rewards, such as exclusive products and discounts, by completing challenges, creating content, and participating in the community. The business model is likely a B2B SaaS model where brands pay to use the platform to manage their community and rewards programs.TYB's platform helps brands increase customer engagement and retention by turning their community into a valuable marketing channel. The platform provides tools for brands to build a connected, always-on rewards program that fosters a sense of community and brand loyalty among their customers. By rewarding fans for their participation, TYB helps brands to generate authentic user-generated content and build a strong brand presence.
Breakout · 51–200 employees · $20.8M raised
- TypeWell
Education
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- Uasys
Robotics
Early stage
- UGenome Biotech
Health
Early stage
- Umisystems
Gaming
Early stage
- UNFOG
Wellness & beauty
UNFOG offers a wellness ecosystem designed for the high-end hospitality sector, focusing on mental clarity and psychological resilience. The company provides hotels and resorts with "The Unfog Experience™," a 60-minute guided mental reset ritual centered around its proprietary caffeine-free sparkling beverage. This program is designed to be a high-margin, ticketed event for guests that requires no additional infrastructure, as it can be held in existing spaces like lounges or gardens. The business model integrates with a hotel's Food & Beverage operations, driving high-margin beverage sales alongside the experience fee.The core product, the UNFOG™ beverage, is a caffeine-free functional drink formulated with ingredients like Magnesium Glycinate, L-Theanine, and NooLVL® to sharpen focus, improve mood, and reduce stress. Beyond guest experiences, the company also positions its ritual as a tool for staff wellness programs within the hospitality industry, aiming to help manage stress and reduce employee burnout and turnover. By focusing on both guest and staff well-being, UNFOG aims to create a comprehensive wellness solution that enhances guest satisfaction while providing a new revenue stream and improving operational wellness for its hospitality clients. The company also has a social impact mission, reinvesting a portion of sales into programs that support women and children who have experienced abuse, using its clarity-focused systems to help restore stability and confidence.
Early stage
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 |