AZ-VC
Overview
AZ-VC is a venture capital firm that targets proven, post-revenue local companies, cherry-picks the best and brightest, and helps ensure that these companies grow, thrive and flourish in Arizona. The firm focuses on investing in technology start-ups located in Arizona, aiming to support and foster innovation within the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lessen | Jan 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Soraban | May 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Uplinq | Apr 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Shilo AI | Jun 2025 | Seed | Lead |
| Nurture Boss | Dec 2024 | Series A | Lead |
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Key People
Brad Kotansky
Venture Partner
Juan Carlos Soto
Venture Partner
Randy Nicolau
Venture Partner
Tony Wells
Venture Partner
Vince Sollitto
Venture Partner
Benjamin Brockwell
Partner
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is AZ-VC based?
AZ-VC is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States.
When was AZ-VC founded?
AZ-VC was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does AZ-VC have?
AZ-VC has 15 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in AZ-VC's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Lessen, Soraban, Uplinq, Shilo AI, Nurture Boss.
What was AZ-VC's most recent investment shown here?
AZ-VC's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Shilo AI in 2025.
What sectors does AZ-VC focus on?
AZ-VC focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Telecommunications & Networking, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does AZ-VC focus on?
AZ-VC typically invests at the Early stage.
What is AZ-VC's AUM?
AZ-VC's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.