With the global commercial drone market projected to grow from roughly $30 billion in 2024 to more than $54 billion by 2030, Rapid Drone is making its official debut as a specialized aerial intelligence and drone services provider, not a drone manufacturer. Entering the market at a moment of accelerating adoption and rising expectations for safer, smarter field operations, the … [More]
BeeStop Innovates Protection against Home Invasion
When local entrepreneur Mitchell Cooper saw a shocking video of a home invasion, he was inspired to help homeowners feel safe and empowered in their own homes. Cooper, a dentist with an engineering background, began developing his idea for the BeeStop Unit. He then enlisted the help of his sons Shane, a student at Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business studying … [More]
Recording Wins at The Pad Studio
The Pad Studio is a recording and content studio in Mesa offering a creative space to help musicians, photographers, videographers, content creators, editors and producers with their creative projects and brands. Founded by Jason and Jeffrey Linford (aka “the Linford Twins”) The Pad Studio has gone through many iterations over the past 10 years. Most recently — after winning … [More]
Valley Roofing & Repair Building Customer Base through Connection
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, more than 50 million American adults consider themselves to be in recovery from substance use. Despite this astronomical figure, however, those in recovery are often quiet about their journey, especially on the job, for fear it will cloud others’ view of their skill and/or professionalism. “That is … [More]
Tempe Incubator Unveils AI-VR Console to Speed Concept-to-Production Process
Startup Central, an incubator and factory for startups in Tempe, Arizona, announces the launch of the START CONSOLE, a collaborative design platform that merges AI and VR to create the ultimate ideation experience, designed to accelerate the entire journey from idea to creation. "We are all about enabling founders from the very beginning of their creative process," said … [More]
Scottsdale Startup Brings Designer-Curated, Commercial Furniture to Hospitality Operators
Three Valley women with deep roots in the restaurant, design, and branding industries have teamed up to change how hospitality spaces source their furniture. Introducing Social Design Supply Co., a Scottsdale-based e-commerce destination created by hospitality designers for hospitality spaces, offering design-forward, commercial-grade furnishings curated specifically for … [More]
Phoenix Physician-Led Energy Drink Startup Launches, Seeks Seed Backing
One doctor is redefining the energy-drink and supplement industries by combining medical science with everyday wellness. The creation, Elixir, is a physician-formulated beverage that delivers real energy, focus, hydration, and metabolic support. Now live on Kickstarter, Elixir is designed to actually support your body, not just stimulate it. Elixir's science-driven formula … [More]
Spark Pro Global Elevates Delegating with Virtual Assistant
“Spark Pro Global is an innovative virtual assistant service designed to help entrepreneurs, business owners and creative professionals streamline their operations and reclaim their time,” says owner Heather Harris. “We specialize in handling time-consuming administrative tasks, allowing our clients to focus on their core strengths.” Harris describes the current Spark Pro … [More]
EleeHub Amplifies Ad Opps for Smaller Nonprofits
EleeHub Founder & CEO Todd Vigil at the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting, an early client of EleeHub EleeHub is a niche marketing agency dedicated to helping small and mid-sized nonprofits maximize the benefits of Google’s Ad Grant program, which provides up to $10,000 per month in free advertising to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations. “Many nonprofits aren’t aware of … [More]
$30M Raise Finalized in Phoenix to Launch AI Agents for Skilled Nursing & Home Care
ExaCare AI, a trailblazer in automation for operations teams in post-acute care facilities, announced a $30 million Series A round led by global software investor Insight Partners, with participation from Foundation Capital, Bienville Capital, and select post-acute operators. The new capital will scale ExaCare's AI platform for skilled nursing facilities and expand product, … [More]
NeuroTech Startup Sets U.S. Headquarters at Phoenix Bioscience Core
NeuroCatch Inc., a brain health technology company based out of British Columbia, announced it will open its United States headquarters in Greater Phoenix at the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC). The company, an alumnus of the 2025 Arizona State University (ASU)/Mayo Clinic MedTech Accelerator, will support commercialization, manufacturing, sales, distribution, and clinical … [More]
SEMICON Startup Social Showcases Chip Innovation as Venture Fund Backs $20M Funding Round
Pangaea Ventures and the Arizona Commerce Authority hosted the SEMICON West Startup Social during SEMICON West’s first conference in Phoenix, a curated gathering of global semiconductor industry leaders highlighting Phoenix’s emergence as a vital node in the global semiconductor ecosystem. The event, held at the Global Forum, ASU, celebrated Pangaea’s 25 years of breakthrough … [More]
ACA & ASU Partner on Six-Week Hybrid Startup Accelerator
The Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona State University’s Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute announced the launch of the Fall 2025 Cohort of Venture Start, an accelerator designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with the tools and community needed to grow their ventures. The Fall 2025 Cohort sessions will be held beginning October 28, 2025. Launched in … [More]
Premium Ride Service Introduces Transportation Open Bar for Corporate Groups and Private Events
PAX, a ride service offering a private driver-level experience, has introduced new hourly rates and services designed specifically for corporate gatherings, signature events and private parties. An expansion of PAX’s premium rideshare style model, the new offerings include a first-of-its-kind “transportation open bar” concept, giving event planners and hospitality … [More]
Phoenix to Host Global AI and Semiconductor Accelerator
Tesoro Venture Capital announced landmark startup initiatives in Phoenix, AZ, where it will serve as the lead operator to oversee accelerator programs and design-center operations. Tesoro Venture Capital will collaborate closely with industry partners, including Amkor, Cadence and TSMC, as well as the City of Phoenix and Greater Phoenix Economic Council, to drive the growth of … [More]
Disruptive Real Estate Tech Co. Launching in Phoenix with $65.5M Funding Round
Bonus Homes, a real estate technology and investment company redefining the way middle-class Americans build wealth through home ownership, announced it will open its headquarters in Greater Phoenix backed by $65.5 million in seed funding. The company also introduced its novel Home Appreciation Partnership to the region, a breakthrough financial model for homeowners with … [More]
Joint Venture Provides Space, Infrastructure and Mentorship for Arizona’s Startup Ecosystem
Arizona’s startup ecosystem is taking a leap forward with the launch of DevHouse, the state’s first hacker house, operated out of Loloft Phoenix. Co-hosted by DevLabs and Silicon Oasis, the six-week program was designed to accelerate early-stage founders solving real-world problems through technology. The program was fully funded by BlockchainUnmasked and supported by Arizona … [More]
Scottsdale Neuroscience Startup Secures $35M Funding Round
Jocasta Neuroscience, Inc., a preclinical stage, longevity-focused company, with its lead asset, a proprietary formulation of the longevity protein, a - Klotho, for the treatment of conditions, including cognitive impairment in neurodegenerative diseases, today announced it has raised $35 million in a Series A financing. The funds will be used to support … [More]
