Money to Start and Grow a Business

FUNDING RESOURCES

The following organizations provide funding resources:

• Arizona Angels Investor Network
  www.arizonaangels.com
   
  The Arizona Angels Investor Network is a group of accredited investors who invest primarily in Arizona-based early-stage and developing-growth companies.
   
• Arizona Innovation Accelerator
  www.azcommerce.com/BusAsst/Technology
  602.771.1100
   
  Arizona Innovation Accelerator serves as a catalyst to accelerate the growth of emerging technology businesses throughout the state.
   
• Arizona Technology Investor Forum (ATIF)
  http://atif.asu.edu
  480.965.6049
   
  The Arizona Technology Investor Forum (ATIF) is an investment community of accredited investors, venture capitalists, corporate, and institutional investors. Members individually invest in high-quality, diverse investment opportunities.
   
• City of Phoenix, Community and Economic Development Department
  http://phoenix.gov/ECONDEV/index.html 
  602.262.5040
   
  The Community and Economic Development Department stimulates economic activity by offering a diverse range of value-added business programs to build, revitalize, and sustain a quality community for Phoenix businesses and residents.
   
• Desert Angels
  http://edesertangels.com
   
  Desert Angels is a Tucson-based non-profit organization of accredited investors who seek opportunities to invest in regional startup or early stage no tech, low tech, or high tech companies.
   
• Invest Southwest
  www.investsouthwest.org
   
  Invest Southwest is the premier capital conference in Arizona and the Southwest. This event connects the region’s most promising ventures with knowledgeable investors.
   
• Innovation Arizona
  www.innovationarizona.com
   
  Searchable directory of angel investors, venture capital firms and more.