Arizona Founders Fund
Venture capitalArizona · Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Arizona Founders Fund addresses an institutional funding gap for early-stage technology companies in Arizona by providing seed capital alongside hands-on support and counsel from an experienced network of local founders. The firm believes that successful company building requires both financial resources and strategic guidance from operators who have previously navigated the startup journey, positioning founder-led mentorship as a key value driver alongside capital.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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What they invest in
from 6 of 10 portfolio companiesSaaS ×5Digital Health ×2Enterprise Software ×2Healthtech ×2Marketing Tech ×2Sales Tech ×2Impact & Social Good ×1InsurTech ×1
HQs:United States×6
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2016 · 12014 · 12 dated
Channelscaler (Allbound) offers an AI-powered Partner Relationship Management (PRM) platform for enterprise channel teams, covering partner onboarding, enablement, deal and pipeline acceleration, incentive management, and lifecycle performance tracking.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechPhoenix, US
SCOTT SALKIN(Executive Officer, Director)ANTHONY KENNADA(Director)KYLE JOHNSON(Director)KYLE BURNETT(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTODD BELFER(Director)in
Co-investorsAlerion VenturesBLH Venture Partners, LLCBrookstone Venture CapitalDWP CapitalStout Street Capital
InsurTechSaaSSales TechMesa, US
Jordan Hatch(Executive Officer, Director)inMcBilley Sy(Executive Officer, Director)Nicholas Ayers(Executive Officer, Director)William Shaw(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsManchesterStory Group, LLCPHX VenturesTeamworthy Ventures
eVisit provides a virtual care and telehealth platform that helps healthcare delivery systems design and coordinate care pathways blending in-person and digital care.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSMesa, US
BRET A. LARSEN(CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & MANAGER)GLEN JOSEPH MCCRACKEN(MANAGER)
Co-investorsKickstartPHX Ventures
LawLytics provides an all-in-one website and marketing platform built specifically for law firms and attorneys, including website design, hosting, security, forms, video hosting, and a content generator for practice area pages.
LegalTechMarketing TechSaaS
Pyx Health provides a member engagement and activation solution for health plans, combining in-home fresh food delivery, human care teams, and a digital app to address non-medical drivers of health such as loneliness and food needs.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessTucson, US
Cynthia Jordan(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBlueStone Venture PartnersS2G Investments
Co-investorsForward Venture Capital
Scottsdale, US
Pat Bergschneider(Executive Officer)Chad Tornabeni(Executive Officer)David Albertson(Executive Officer, Director)Jeffrey M. Pruitt(Director)Robert C. Hobbs, Jr.(Executive Officer)Doug Noblitt(Executive Officer)
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioBetter Agencyacq. by GloveBox
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Arizona Founders Fund made?
- Arizona Founders Fund has 10 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Arizona Founders Fund invest at?
- Arizona Founders Fund invests at the Seed stage.
- What is Arizona Founders Fund's typical check size?
- Arizona Founders Fund typically writes checks of $50K – $400K.
- What sectors does Arizona Founders Fund focus on?
- Arizona Founders Fund focuses on SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Arizona Founders Fund located?
- Arizona Founders Fund is headquartered in Arizona, US.
- Does Arizona Founders Fund lead rounds?
- Arizona Founders Fund typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Arizona Founders Fund co-invest with?
- Arizona Founders Fund most often shares deals with PHX Ventures, Forward Venture Capital, Kickstart, among 12 tracked co-investors.
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