Post on 15-Apr-2017
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 Entrepreneurshipand 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