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Key people at AZ Venture Development Corporation.
AZ Venture Capital Inc., also known as Arizona Venture Development Corporation, is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage technology startups and funds. The organization actively expands access to equity capital for founders and communities across Arizona, targeting key sectors with a focus on technology innovation.
Established in July 2022, Arizona Venture Development Corporation emerged from an insight into the need for a dedicated entity to catalyze early-stage investment within Arizona's nascent startup ecosystem. Operating as an independent 501(c)(3), its formation was driven by the recognition that Arizona's entrepreneurial landscape required strategic capital deployment to foster growth and develop local innovation.
The firm primarily serves early-stage technology startups within Arizona, providing crucial funding to accelerate their development. Arizona Venture Development Corporation aims to build companies that significantly impact the state, with a long-term vision to enhance Arizona's overall venture capital landscape and foster a robust environment for entrepreneurial success.
Key people at AZ Venture Development Corporation.
AZ Venture Development Corporation has 4 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $5.0M Seed in ALTR in July 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2025 | ALTR | $5.0M Seed | Demeter | Bluestein Ventures, FTW Ventures, Solvable Syndicate, Suntory Global Spirits, Techmind, Xinomavro Ventures |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Prickly Pear Health | $250K Pre-Seed | AZ Venture Development Corporation | — |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Schola | $10.0M Series A | Jensen Bryant | Edulab, Portfolia, Steve Case, Stout Street Capital |
| Jan 12, 2023 | DashLX | $2.5M Seed | DAN Burns | Accelerator Ventures, John Paul Milciunas, Epic Ventures, NEW Mexico Vintage Fund |