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