AZ Venture Capital Inc.
Venture capitalPhoenix · Pre-Seed–Series B · 5 people tracked
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Investment thesis
AVC targets early-stage technology startups and funds across a range of key sectors. A central part of its mission is broadening access to equity capital for founders and communities throughout Arizona, positioning it as an investor focused on both financial returns and regional economic inclusion.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
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What they invest in
from 18 of 18 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×8Healthtech ×6SaaS ×6Marketing Tech ×5Consumer ×4Digital Health ×4Medical Devices ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3
HQs:United States×8
Investments · 18 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12021 · 12 dated
Mindset Medical develops medical-grade software that uses remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) and deep learning to measure vital signs such as heart rate and respiratory rate through the camera on a patient's own smartphone, tablet, or computer.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesPhoenix, US
Mark L. Whitehouse(Executive Officer)inMitchell A. Foster(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Nicholas Theodore(Director)Joel Barthelemy(Director)
BoardBRIAN BURNS(Director)in
Board seatJames Goulka· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsGrayhawk CapitalAmgen VenturesNOVA PrimeQuesta CapitalXcellerant Ventures
Alchemy + Aim is a digital strategy and web development firm that builds custom websites and provides strategic business consulting for founders, nonprofits, and mission-driven leaders.
Creator EconomyDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSLas Vegas, US
Brandi(Founder)
ALTR builds alcohol separation technology, including its Velvet Blade precision system, that lets beverage makers reduce the alcohol content of drinks such as wine while preserving flavor and sensory qualities.
Deep TechFoodTechHardware
Co-investorsBluestein VenturesFTW VenturesJoyance PartnersRockstartTet Ventures
Bold Street provides a platform combining AI technology and professional network access to help real estate investors identify deals, manage portfolios, and connect with vetted professionals.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesMarketplacesPropTechSaaS
John Ferreira(Founder)in
DashLX provides a platform for real-world product testing that combines behavioral data from wearables and mobile devices with survey responses from actual customers at scale.
ConsumerData & InfrastructureMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS
Adam Stepanovicin
Co-investorsAccelerator VenturesBaselayer Capital
DeepLook Medical develops DL Precise, an FDA-cleared medical imaging software that offers one-click segmentation and tumor morphology display across multiple modalities.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesNew Haven, US
Marissa Fayer(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Dahn(Executive Officer)inGregory Belanger(Executive Officer, Director)Steve Schwadron(Executive Officer, Director)Ken Boulange(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardKarim Galzahr(Director)
Co-investorsBoston Harbor AngelsCitrine AngelsEast Post Road VenturesNW AngelConnecticut InnovationsXcellerant Ventures
Delightful Studios is a creative studio that designs brand identities, websites, and visual content for forward-thinking brands.
AdTechConsumerMarketing TechPhoenix, US
Juliana Scott(Founder and Creative Director)in
Delta Development Team manufactures temperature-controlled medical transport and storage devices, including smart blood coolers and autonomous refrigeration units, for healthcare facilities and blood banks.
HardwareHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainMedical Devices
Co-investorsAggie Angel NetworkCentral Texas Angel Networki&i Biotech FundOost NL
EasyStreet Offers provides a non-MLS property marketplace and investment intelligence platform for residential real estate investors to identify, evaluate, and acquire off-market properties nationwide.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructurePropTech
Lenoss develops products aimed at advancing a physiological treatment pathway, supported by a team of industry professionals and clinical advisors.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesProvidence, US
Dom Messerli, MBAinDominique Messerli(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBeacon AngelsSlater Technology FundWalnut Venture AssociatesXcellerant Ventures
Peerlogic helps multi-location healthcare practices manage patient communications and front desk operations at scale.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSScottsdale, US
Ryan Miller(Executive Officer, Director)inKristin Miller(Director)
BoardJustin Gray(Director)inTaylor Oliver(Director)inAlexander Maskovyak(Director)Ashok Santhanam(Director)in
Co-investorsCervinCopper Sky CapitalAZ-VCCERVIN VENTURESIn Revenue Capital
Prickly Pear is an AI health companion app designed for women in their 30s–50s that uses voice analysis to detect emotional patterns and hormonal shifts impacting brain health and mental clarity.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFemTech
Co-investorsCopper Sky CapitalEmmeline Ventures
Sail rebuilds payment infrastructure for health savings accounts (HSA/FSA/HRA), allowing users to manage eligible expenses without carrying a separate debit card.
ConsumerDigital HealthFintechHealthtech
Co-investorsPHX VenturesAbstract VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Kleiner PerkinsRedpoint VenturesSequoia Capital+1 more
SaveNaturally connects natural grocery retailers, brands, and shoppers through a digital platform that replaces traditional coupons with register-level discounts and purchase-level data.
Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechMarketplacesRetail TechSaaS
Billy Jones(Founder)in
Schola provides live outreach tools to help schools recruit, enroll, and retain families.
EdTech
Co-investorsKickstartOne Planet GroupPHX VenturesPortfoliaArizona Founders FundChannel Equity Partners+2 more
Shop with Friends operates a Shopify app called Polls that enables social shopping by allowing customers to send polls to friends, driving engagement and conversions for e-commerce brands.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsPHX Ventures
Starday is an AI-enabled innovation partner for food and beverage companies, helping teams prioritize, develop, and launch new products through expert guidance, defined processes, and internal technology.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFoodTech
Lily Burtis(Founder)in
Co-investorsCity LightEqual VenturesHannah Grey VenturesPure VenturesVU Venture PartnersSlow Ventures+1 more
Terraline builds a software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform combining a central compute system (CCS) that replaces multiple ECUs, cloud-connected telemetry and OTA updates, and an AI backend for predictive maintenance and digital twins.
AI & Machine LearningIoTMobility & Transportation
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesDelta · thefundcfo.substack.com · Sep 10, 2026
Sail · siliconangle.com · Jun 26, 2026
Terraline · panteksecurities.com · Dec 10, 2025
Mindset Medical · finsmes.com · Oct 9, 2025
ALTR · pulse2.com · Jul 10, 2025
Starday · foodbusinessnews.net · Apr 15, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has AZ Venture Capital Inc. made?
- AZ Venture Capital Inc. has 18 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does AZ Venture Capital Inc. invest at?
- AZ Venture Capital Inc. invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does AZ Venture Capital Inc. focus on?
- AZ Venture Capital Inc. focuses on Biotech, Climate Tech, Consumer, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Healthtech, Medical Devices, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is AZ Venture Capital Inc. located?
- AZ Venture Capital Inc. is headquartered in Phoenix, US.
- Does AZ Venture Capital Inc. lead rounds?
- AZ Venture Capital Inc. typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does AZ Venture Capital Inc. co-invest with?
- AZ Venture Capital Inc. most often shares deals with PHX Ventures, Copper Sky Capital, Equal Ventures, among 24 tracked co-investors.
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