The Startup Scene in Arizona

Browse the Arizona startup ecosystem featuring 20 investors and startups. Our directory includes 20 angel investors and VCs with an average check size of $4.1M, plus 0 startups across all sectors. 3 investors are actively investing, and 0 startups are generating revenue.

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Investors
0
Startups
$4.1M
Avg Check
0%
With Revenue
Phoenix
Top City
15%
Active Investors

Taylor Frigon Capital Partners

Taylor Frigon Capital Partners

VC

Scottsdale, Arizona

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Flagstaff Ventures

Flagstaff Ventures

VC

Scottsdale, Arizona

Check: $50K – $250K
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M31 Ventures

M31 Ventures

VC

Scottsdale, Arizona

Check: $2.5M – $12.5M
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SMA I, a series of M31 Ventures AL

SMA I, a series of M31 Ventures AL

VC

Scottsdale, Arizona

Check: $50K – $250K
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El Dorado Investment

El Dorado Investment

VC

Phoenix, AZ

Check: $3.0M – $5.0M

El Dorado is a corporate venture company that invests in and develops innovative companies offering energy-related technologies and services. Our focus is to identify new growth opportunities in the...

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Arizona Tech Investors

Arizona Tech Investors

Angel

Phoenix, AZ

Check: $112K – $558K
B2B SAASHEALTHCARE SAASDIGITAL HEALTH+3

Early-stage technology investments with strong IP, scalable business models, and passionate founding teams. Heavy focus on Arizona/Southwest but will consider US deals with a lead in place. Prefer...

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Harbour25 Fund

Harbour25 Fund

VC

Paradise Valley, Arizona

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Emmeline Ventures Fund

Emmeline Ventures Fund

VC

Paradise Valley, Arizona

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Point Financial, Inc.

Point Financial, Inc.

VC

Chandler, AZ

Check: $10.0M – $10.0M

Point Financial, Inc. has been providing growth capital financing for over 25 years, delivering in excess of a quarter billion dollars to emerging market companies through the use of both debt and...

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Venture51

Venture51

VC

Scottsdale, AZ

Check: $150K – $18.5M

Venture51 is an early stage venture capital firm managing seed stage funds, Venture51 Fund 1 and Venture51 Fund 2. The firm invests in high technology companies and is based on the premise for a new,...

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Grayhawk Capital

Grayhawk Capital

VC

Phoenix, AZ

Check: $3.0M – $12.8M

Grayhawk Capital is a leading capital management company serving the southwestern United States. They invest exclusively in people they believe in. They get involved where they can have a significant...

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AZ Furnace Accelerator

AZ Furnace Accelerator

VC

Scottsdale, AZ

Check: $25K – $38K

AZ Furnace Accelerator is a startup accelerator designed to incubate and launch new companies.

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Desert Angels

Desert Angels

Angel

Tucson, Arizona

Desert Angels is a Tucson, AZ–based network of accredited angels investing in early-stage (pre-seed, seed, Series A) North American startups across multiple industries. The group prefers preferred...

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SCF Arizona

SCF Arizona

VC

Phoenix, AZ

Check: $3.0M – $3.5M

SCF originally was part of the Industrial Commission of Arizona. The Arizona Legislature provided seed money for SCF, which was paid back by 1938. Since that time, SCF Arizona has been funded...

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Canal Partners

Canal Partners

VC

Scottsdale, AZ

Check: $1.0M – $5.0M

Canal Partners is a Private Equity firm that provides professional investor capital to Software and Internet Technology companies that have market-proven products & services. Canal Partners is...

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Valley Ventures

Valley Ventures

VC

Phoenix, AZ

Check: $6.2M – $18.0M

Valley Ventures is a family of institutionally-funded venture capital partnerships that have operated under the Valley name since 1985. Committed capital in all current and past funds exceeds $95...

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Quest Ventures

Quest Ventures

VC

Phoenix, AZ

Check: $800K – $11.0M

Quest Ventures Southwest (Quest) is comprised of Quest Civil Constructors, Inc., Quest Fabricators, Inc. and Quest Construction Managers, LLC. Quest Civil Constructors, Inc. has completed a diverse...

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Social Leverage

Social Leverage

VC

Phoenix, AZ

Check: $150K – $24.0M

Social Leverage is a partnership that invests in exceptional entrepreneurs in the technology space.

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Nick Spinazze

Ordinal

Phoenix, AZ

We specialize in early-stage technology companies with strong intellectual property, scalable business models, and passionate founding teams. Our portfolio spans diverse sectors including Software...

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InvestU

ASU InvestU (ASU Enterprise Partners)

Angel

Tempe, AZ

Check: $25K – Varies

InvestU sources and vets ASU- and Thunderbird-affiliated early-stage ventures and connects accredited investors to curated deal flow, providing research, diligence support, pitch events and ongoing...

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About the Arizona Startup Ecosystem

Arizona is home to a thriving startup ecosystem with 20 investors and 0 startups in our directory. Key hubs include Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley.

The most active sectors in Arizona include B2B SAAS, HEALTHCARE SAAS, DIGITAL HEALTH. 3 investors have made recent investments, showing strong capital deployment activity in the region.

Local investors offer advantages beyond capital — regional network effects, knowledge of local market dynamics, and introductions to customers and partners. Geographic proximity often leads to more engaged board members and advisors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many investors and startups are in Arizona?
We track 20 investors and 0 startups in Arizona. 3 investors have made recent investments, and 0 startups are generating revenue.
What is the typical check size for investors in Arizona?
The average check size among investors in Arizona is $4.1M. Check sizes vary by investor type — angels typically write smaller checks while VCs and funds invest larger amounts.
How do I connect with investors in Arizona?
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What sectors are most popular in Arizona?
The most active sectors in Arizona based on our data include B2B_SAAS, HEALTHCARE_SAAS, DIGITAL_HEALTH. However, investors and startups in our directory span all major sectors.
Which cities in Arizona have the most startup activity?
The highest concentration of investors and startups in Arizona is in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley. These cities have the strongest local ecosystems for fundraising and startup growth.

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