Tucson
Data as of Oct 1, 2026Venture funding by year
Show as a table
| 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
169–192 of 715 companies
- CRG Brokered by EXP Realty
Real estate
CRG Brokered by eXp Realty, also known as Collaborative Realty Group (CRG), is a nationwide network of real estate agents operating under the eXp Realty brokerage. Founded in Arizona, CRG's model is designed for independent agents who want the benefits of a collaborative group without the costly commission splits often associated with traditional teams. The group provides a solution for agents seeking to build their own business while avoiding the isolation of working solo. CRG members gain access to all of eXp Realty's benefits plus additional resources from the collaborative group at no extra cost. This structure allows agents to join a supportive network of over 170 peers who share expertise, lead-generation strategies, and marketing materials to foster business growth. The core of CRG's value proposition is providing partnership and mentorship opportunities. The business model is centered on agent success and collaboration. Agents under eXp Realty work on an 80/20 commission split with a $16,000 annual cap, after which they receive 100% of their commission. Agents pay a monthly cloud brokerage fee of $85 and per-transaction fees for reviews and risk management. The model includes several wealth-building opportunities, such as a revenue-sharing program, where agents can earn income from the sales of agents they recruit into the company. Additionally, agents have the option to receive and purchase stock in eXp's parent company, eXp World Holdings (NASDAQ: EXPI), and access benefits like health insurance.
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- CRISIS Productions
Enterprise software
Early stage
- Crosschex
Hosting
Early stage · 1 employees
- Crosswalk Technologies
Fintech
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Crowd Audio
Music
Early stage · 2–10 employees
Early stage
Early stage
Cult Cannabis Co. is an Arizona-based craft cannabis cultivator focused on the state's adult-use market. The company positions itself as one of the last independent, locally-born craft cultivators in Arizona, emphasizing an authentic and premium experience that it contrasts with mass-produced alternatives. The business model is centered on cultivation, with a commitment to quality demonstrated through meticulous growing and curing processes designed to deliver a consistently smooth smoke and balanced effects. The company's products are sold through a network of licensed dispensaries across Arizona, including in Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, and Sun City. Its product line consists entirely of cannabis flower, available in various weights and strains. Cult Cannabis Co. highlights the unique genetics, terpenes, flavors, and effects of its cultivars, which include strains like Lemondary, Magic Marker, Banana Conda, and Georgia Apple Pie. These products are marketed to both cannabis connoisseurs and consumers seeking dependable quality. While a business profile on Tracxn notes a founding year of 2015 and a location in Ferndale, United States, this appears to be a separate entity from the Arizona-based cultivator. Cult Cannabis Co. operates as a supplier to retail dispensaries, such as The Flower Shop and Arizona Natural Concepts, which feature its products on a deli-style basis where flower is weighed and selected fresh for the customer.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- customsolarandleisure
Energy
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Cyber Bridge®
Education
Cyber Bridge is a specialized community platform designed to connect public sector technology professionals across various sectors, including K-12, higher education, healthcare, and government. The platform serves as a hub for collaboration, learning, and discovery of innovative solutions tailored to public sector challenges. By providing access to curated resources such as case studies and white papers from vendor sponsors, Cyber Bridge enables professionals to address specific challenges within their organizations. The platform also facilitates meaningful connections and discussions among vetted CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, and other technology leaders, fostering a network of public sector innovators. Cyber Bridge operates on a sponsorship model, where Gold and Silver Sponsors contribute critical support and thought leadership, ensuring the platform remains vibrant and ad-free. This model allows technology solution providers to engage with a highly targeted audience without sales pressure, creating genuine relationships and opportunities for growth.
Early stage · 1 employees
- Cyberkage
Security
Early stage
Early stage · 2–10 employees
Cytoart, founded in 2018, is a biotechnology company focused on advancing CAR T cell therapies. The company specializes in improving the development, quality control, and clinical monitoring of these therapies, which are pivotal in treating certain types of cancer. Cytoart serves clients in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, providing them with a comprehensive anti-idiotypic platform that acts as a companion diagnostic tool for CAR T cell therapies. This platform ensures the highest accuracy and specificity in detecting CAR T cells, which is crucial for effective treatment outcomes. The business model revolves around offering these specialized diagnostic solutions, generating revenue through partnerships and collaborations with healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies. Cytoart's expertise in CAR T cell therapy positions it as a key player in the biotechnology market, addressing the growing demand for precise and reliable diagnostic tools in cancer treatment.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
Early stage
- Dad’s Robotics
Robotics
This personal project evolved into a formal company in mid-2023, driven by the realization that a significant market gap existed between inexpensive, breakable toy robots and professional-grade quadruped robots priced at $75,000 or more. Loi, the CEO, has a background as a rural investigator, which provides the team with a practical, real-world understanding of security and operational needs. Kat, the COO, leverages his expertise in commercial-grade autonomous vehicle deployment to guide the robot's technological development. The company's core product is the "RoboDog," a quadruped robot designed to be an affordable, industrial-grade working dog for families and businesses. Dad's Robotics aims to make professional robotics accessible, with the RoboDog priced starting at $10,000, a fraction of the cost of competing enterprise hardware. The business model is centered on the direct sale of these robots, with the first units expected to ship in 2026. The target clientele includes families seeking advanced home security, farmers needing assistance with tasks like wildlife abatement, and industrial clients looking for solutions in hazardous environment monitoring or automation. The RoboDog is engineered for real-world conditions, tested on farms, and designed to be weather-tough and simple to operate via a smartphone interface. Key features include an all-day vision system with five cameras for patrol and security, and the "RoboNose," a network of smell sensors for air quality monitoring and fire detection. The company is applying safety-critical standards from the autonomous vehicle industry to ensure the robot's reliability and performance. The company's strategy is to build practical, modular, and American-made robots that solve real problems without unnecessary complexities. By leveraging proven technologies from the autonomous vehicle sector, such as advanced navigation, sensor fusion, and real-time decision-making, Dad's Robotics accelerates its development cycle. Currently, the company has two working prototypes undergoing testing on real farms and is taking pre-orders for its first production run. Located in Tucson, Arizona, the company is positioning itself to serve a diverse market, including residential security, industrial automation, and security and defense applications.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Darling Geomatics
Energy, Robotics
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- Dataguys
Hosting
Early stage
Early stage
- DeepFit AI
Sports
DeepFit AI is a mobile fitness application that functions as an AI-powered personal trainer, delivering customized workout and rehabilitation programs. The company has developed a proprietary AI agent named TARA (Training and Rehabilitation Assistant), which creates workout plans from scratch based on a user's individual goals, physical limitations, available equipment, and schedule. This contrasts with other fitness apps that often rely on pre-existing templates. The AI continuously learns and adapts the user's program by analyzing their feedback, progress, and reported injuries, offering a dynamic and evolving fitness plan. The platform is engineered to serve a wide range of users, from beginners to experienced athletes, by integrating strength training, physical therapy, mobility, nutrition, and recovery into a single interface. Users can communicate with the AI coach through natural language to receive guidance on exercises, nutrition, and recovery. DeepFit AI emphasizes its ability to work around injuries by modifying exercises and incorporating rehabilitation-focused designs to address the root cause of physical limitations. The technology is built upon Anthropic's Claude AI and a proprietary client profile system that refines a user's profile with every interaction to enhance personalization. The application supports training in various locations, including home gyms, commercial facilities, and hotels, adapting workouts to the equipment available. DeepFit AI operates on a subscription-based business model, offering a free trial period, after which users can subscribe monthly or annually. The app is available on both iOS and Android platforms. The company, DeepFit AI LLC, was built by a collaborative team of personal trainers, AI engineers, and clients. The system is designed for quick setup, allowing users to create a profile in under two minutes. While the app leverages advanced generative AI, the company provides a disclaimer that the generated content can sometimes be inaccurate and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.
Early stage · 1 employees
- Delta Development Team
Sports
Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, the company focuses on creating systems to transport temperature-sensitive biologics, such as whole blood and vaccines, in extreme and pre-hospital environments. The firm serves clients in emergency medical services (EMS), military, and international aid, with customers including LA County Fire and Austin Travis EMS. The company's business model centers on selling integrated hardware and a corresponding Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform. Its flagship product is the Autonomous Portable Refrigeration Unit (APRU™), a battery-powered, medical-grade refrigerator designed for field use. The APRU can hold up to six 500ml bags of blood, maintain a strict temperature range of 1°C-6°C for up to 95 hours on a single battery, and is compliant with FDA and AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies) standards. The unit is qualified for use in military helicopters and includes on-screen controls that log temperature data for over 70 days. Complementing the hardware is BloodCOMM®, a SaaS application that provides real-time tracking, compliance management, and data analytics for the transported biologics. The software allows organizations to monitor temperature history, receive alerts for potential excursions, and generate reports, ensuring chain-of-custody and regulatory adherence. A basic Bluetooth version is included with hardware purchases, while a cellular-connected plan for remote monitoring is available through an annual subscription. Since its inception, the company has secured over $5.99 million in funding through several rounds, including a Series A led by investors UAVC and Desert Angels and non-dilutive funding from the U.S. Air Force's TACFI program.
Early stage · 11–50 employees · $3.8M raised
- Delta Zee Solutions,
Semiconductors
Early stage
- Deltacx
Marketing
Early stage
- DeltaFlare
Gaming
DeltaFlare operates in the rapidly evolving Web3 space, offering a comprehensive platform that integrates NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), blockchain gaming, and cryptocurrency. The company targets tech-savvy consumers and gamers who are interested in digital ownership and decentralized finance. DeltaFlare's business model revolves around the creation and sale of NFTs, which grant full commercial rights to the owners, allowing them to create merchandise, businesses, or reproduce the art as they see fit. Additionally, the platform features a Play-to-Earn (P2E) gaming model where users can earn in-game tokens by playing DeltaFlare's games. These tokens can be used to purchase in-game collectibles or swapped for HONR, DeltaFlare's native cryptocurrency. HONR can also be bought, traded, and staked, providing multiple revenue streams for the company. DeltaFlare aims to create a fun, safe, and profitable gaming experience by incorporating elements from popular games, offering improved token drop rates, collaborative gameplay, and tiered earning rates. The company is committed to transparency and community engagement, with a team that is KYC (Know Your Customer) verified. DeltaFlare also promotes empowerment and equality through initiatives like the Pink Ladies, an elite unit dedicated to these values across the metaverse.
Early stage · 1 employees · $250K raised
- Deltathermalinc
Energy
Delta Thermal Inc. specializes in advanced thermal monitoring systems designed for powerplants and substations. The company provides a modern solution to replace outdated manual monitoring processes, enabling clients to avoid hotspots, predict downtime, and eliminate outages through continual data tracking. Delta Thermal's systems monitor the temperature of various substation components and send alerts if temperature trends exceed acceptable thresholds, ensuring real-time information and increased efficiency. The primary clients include powerplants and substations that require reliable and efficient monitoring solutions to maintain operational integrity. Operating in the energy sector, Delta Thermal employs a business model focused on selling and maintaining thermal monitoring systems, generating revenue through product sales, service contracts, and subscription-based access to their online monitoring portal. The company stands out for its innovative approach to substation monitoring, leveraging the expertise of Dr. Griffis, who holds advanced degrees in electrical engineering. Delta Thermal was recognized as one of the 10 companies awarded in the 2020 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC).
Early stage · 11–50 employees · $150K 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 |