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
49–72 of 715 companies
- Arizona
Health
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- Arizona Assist Club
Sports
Early stage · 1 employees
Early stage
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- ArtFire
Home & living
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Askarthur
Media
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Aspiratech LLC
Health
Early stage · 1 employees
- Aspiro Therapeutics
Health
Aspiro Therapeutics is focused on revolutionizing the treatment of obstructive lung diseases by developing a new class of small peptidomimetic therapies inspired by the natural lung protein CC16. Operating in the healthcare sector, Aspiro aims to address the needs of patients suffering from chronic respiratory conditions characterized by inflammation and airway narrowing, affecting millions globally. As a preclinical stage company, Aspiro is committed to advancing its research to restore lung function and prevent disease progression, offering safer and more effective treatment options. The business model involves leveraging cutting-edge research to create therapies that mimic the protective properties of CC16, with the potential to attract investment, partnerships, and research collaborations. Aspiro's revenue generation strategy is likely centered around the development and eventual commercialization of these groundbreaking therapies, targeting healthcare providers and patients in need of advanced respiratory care solutions.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- AssignmentPedia
Education
Early stage · 2–10 employees
The company's business model focuses on delivering cost and operational efficiencies for its clients through a combination of onshore and offshore staff. In January 2021, Assimilate Solutions was acquired by SitusAMC Holdings Corp., a prominent provider of technology and services to the real estate finance industry. This acquisition was a strategic move for SitusAMC to expand its residential mortgage origination offerings and its presence in India, where Assimilate had established delivery centers. The management team of Assimilate was retained following the acquisition to ensure continuity and leverage their domain expertise. By August 2021, Assimilate was fully integrated into the SitusAMC brand. Assimilate's service portfolio covers the entire mortgage lifecycle, including loan origination, closing, post-closing, loan servicing, and support for secondary market activities. The company also provides title and settlement support services. Its technology offerings encompass application development, data intelligence and analytics, product development, and integration management. Assimilate serves a wide range of mortgage companies, including those in the retail, wholesale, correspondent, and consumer direct channels.
Early stage · 201–500 employees
- Athena Designs
Wellness & beauty
Early stage · 2–10 employees
Athena Resilience Strategies Inc. provides a specialized software platform designed to modernize emergency management for healthcare systems. The company was founded by a team of senior leaders with decades of operational experience in federal and VA healthcare emergency management, who have translated their expertise into a scalable technology solution.The firm targets healthcare organizations, which operate within a complex and demanding regulatory and risk environment. It addresses the common challenge of mission-critical emergency management programs being supported by manual, fragmented, and siloed systems that are difficult for leadership to measure and oversee. Athena's business model centers on providing its readiness platform on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) basis to these organizations.The core offering is a secure platform that transforms disconnected preparedness activities into a measurable, continuously managed readiness program. It unifies hazard assessments, emergency planning, incident command workflows, training exercises, and audit-ready dashboards into a single environment. Key features include Dynamic Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA), structured Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) modernization, and support for Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) documentation and downtime readiness. The system also tracks training, exercises, and after-action reports.A primary differentiator is the platform's embedded crosswalks to major regulatory and industry standards, including CMS, The Joint Commission, ASPR, VHA, and FEMA. This functionality standardizes documentation and streamlines the collection of evidence for audits, directly reducing the administrative workload on healthcare staff. By centralizing these functions, Athena aims to improve operational clarity, ensure continuity of care, and ultimately strengthen the organizational resilience of its clients.
Early stage
Atmospherica is a University of Arizona-linked climate-tech company developing scalable biotechnology-based carbon dioxide removal. It grows calcifying microalgae in photobioreactors to convert atmospheric CO2 into durable calcium carbonate for permanent sequestration and use in cement and construction materials. Not the same company as Atmospheric AI (atmosphericai.com).
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- ATS-MER
Media
Early stage · $1.1M raised
- Audio Direct
Music
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Auntminnie.com
Health
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- Autovision
Robotics, Semiconductors
Early stage
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Avery Therapeutics
Health
Early stage · 2–10 employees · $480K raised
- Avex ATP
Legal
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Avirtek
Security
AVIRTEK is a professional services and product development firm specializing in advanced cybersecurity solutions. The company focuses on creating smarter cybersecurity appliances and services, including the Autonomic Security Operations Center (ASoC) and Tactical Cyber Immune System (TCIS). AVIRTEK serves both government and commercial clients, particularly those in need of robust and adaptive cybersecurity measures. Operating in the cybersecurity market, AVIRTEK's business model revolves around providing cutting-edge security technologies that address the increasing vulnerabilities of IT infrastructures. The company generates revenue through the development and deployment of its proprietary cybersecurity products and services, as well as through government contracts and research grants.
Early stage · 11–50 employees · $4.8M raised
- axiomehr.com
Enterprise software
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- Azrisingsolar
Energy
Early stage
- AZURE COMPUTER
Enterprise software
Early stage · 2–10 employees
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 |