Greater Phoenix has an emerging startup ecosystem, driven by capital funding, entrepreneurial support and big brand champions. This easy-to-read infographic gives an compelling argument for launching your business in Phoenix, Arizona.

1. invested in Phoenix
companies in 2014
invested in Phoenix
companies in Q2 2015
announced expansion
to Phoenix in March
All announced significant capital investment raises in the last 12 months
Business incubators, led by Seed Spot, CEI and ASU Entrepreneurship
and Innovation, reported assisting more than 400 companies who have
collectively created more than 900 total jobs, the majority in greater Phoenix
Phoenix’s entrepreneurial ecosystem continues to build
momentum as a hotbed where innovators can grow their
companies, connect with their peers and share ideas.”
The resources available to entrepreneurs today are
astronomically higher than they were five years ago. From the
incubators to coworking spaces to mentorship programs to
angel investment groups, there’s much more traction now.”
Political leadership, economic development, higher education,
service providers, angel and venture capital investors and most
importantly entrepreneurs all want the same thing and are
engaged and committed to creating it right here.”
The startup community has been galvanized by campaigns like #yesphx and
“it was never a dress,” which are committed to growing local entrepreneurship
more than 12,000 tech
jobs added in Phoenix
from 2012 to 2014
Phoenix ranked 14th
on a list of top cities
for startup activity
number of entrepreneurs
and community members
that attended Phoenix
Startup Week 2015
Sources:
AZ Tech Beat | AZ Central | Phoenix Business Journal | Arizona Commerce Authority | Kauffman Foundation |
YesPhx | Axosoft | Tania Katan | City of Phoenix Economic Development | Arizona Business Incubation Association