Connect with 8+ venture capital funds investing in Life Sciences startups across Arizona.
Arizona ranks #1 globally for startup ecosystem strength, with over 45,000 active startups and180 unicorn companies.
The state has seen 450 successful exits in the past 12 months, demonstrating strong investor confidence and market maturity.
Highly competitive market with abundant capital and experienced talent pool
Strong growth with increased competition for quality deals
Arizona VC funds typically invest between $2.5M per round, with early-stage funds focusing on $500K-$2M seed rounds and growth funds writing checks of $10M+. The median check size is $2.5M.
Most Arizona startups take 3-6 months to close their funding round, from initial outreach to signed term sheet. This includes 2-4 weeks for initial meetings, 4-8 weeks for due diligence, and 2-4 weeks for legal documentation.
Life Sciences investors in Arizona typically focus on strong technical teams, defensible technology, large addressable markets, and clear go-to-market strategies. They also value domain expertise and previous life sciences experience.
Last updated: 1/24/2026 | Data sources: SEC EDGAR filings, company websites |About our data