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BY THE STATS

1992

Established

1

Billion Raised by
Presenting Companies

40

Percent of presenting companies have received financing

9

Arizona’s rank for best state for starting a business (as of July 2018)

8,000

Arizona Tech Industry Companies Valley-wide (as of June 2018)

Our Story

Invest Southwest is the connective tissue between investors and startups in the region. It serves the entrepreneurial ecosystem through three pillars:

  • Events and programs to connect investors with emerging growth companies.
  • Networking opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs.
  • Marketing and public relations opportunities to elevate startup and investor brands throughout the year.

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OUR SIGNATURE EVENT

Venture Madness is Invest Southwest’s signature annual event, which takes place the first quarter of every year. This one-of-a-kind competition event pits 24 to 30 of the region’s most promising early-stage firms against one another in a live, pitch-style event.

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SPONSOR BENEFITS

Learn more about the benefits and options of becoming an Annual or Signature Event Sponsor!

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Interested in Joining the Ranks of Our Generous Sponsors?

 
Greater Phoenix Economic Council
Hool Coury Law
Osborn Maledon
Greater Phoenix Leadership
Salt River Project SRP
Fennemore Craig Attorneys at Law
APS
ATI
Henry + Horne
J.P. Morgan
Silicon Valley Bank
Wells Fargo Technology & Venture Banking
DNA Marketing - Internet Marketing Agency

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Latest News & Updates

Venture Madness 2019 - Invest Southwest
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Invest Southwest Announces Venture Madness 2019 Competition for the Valley’s Most Promising Companies

Call for entries opens December 14, 2018 with $60,000 in cash…
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Invest Southwest Venture Madness Alumni Sponsor Reception Nov 2018
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Venture Madness Alumni & Sponsor Networking Reception

Join us for this fun and engaging networking event hosted at Galvanize Phoenix, featuring Silicon Valley Bank, Arizona Commerce Authority and our amazing Angel Investors, Venture Capital Investors, Corporate Event Sponsors and past Venture Madness participants.
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