invisionAZ

What invisionAZ does

invisionAZ is a Phoenix, Arizona-based 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization founded in 2017 that operates a statewide platform connecting technology entrepreneurs with growth capital and corporate partners. Its functional role is that of an ecosystem convener rather than a product company: it curates a board and membership network comprising Arizona's most prominent technology executives, active investors (including PHX Ventures, AZ-VC, AVC, and Trinity Capital), major corporate leaders (Cox Communications, Pinnacle West/APS, Keap, DLA Piper), and public-sector entities (Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Chamber of Commerce), and uses those relationships to give founders warm access to capital, talent, and policy support.

The organization has no proprietary software product, no API or SDK, and no disclosed technology stack; its primary "offerings" are programmatic access to its network, events, mentorship, and policy advocacy. Revenue mechanics are not traditional: as a not-for-profit, invisionAZ is funded through membership contributions, sponsorships, and partnerships with Arizona-based corporations and economic development organizations rather than product or service fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The organization merged with Silicon Oasis on 2026-03-24 to form a single unified tech hub entity, addressing prior fragmentation in Arizona's innovation economy.

invisionAZ serves two primary segments: Arizona technology entrepreneurs seeking growth capital and ecosystem support, and Arizona corporate/investor organizations seeking deal flow, policy voice, and ecosystem collaboration. Its geographic scope is explicitly limited to Arizona (statewide, including Phoenix, Tucson, and other markets via partner organizations). Governance is anchored by CEO John Ragan, Board Chairman Jack Selby (Managing Director at Thiel Capital and Founder of AZ-VC), and a board drawn from the state's most senior tech operators, investors, and economic development leaders.

Name

invisionAZ

Legal name

InvisionAZ

Website

https://invisionaz.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

invisionAZ is a Phoenix, Arizona-based 501(c)(6) not-for-profit founded in 2017 that convenes technology entrepreneurs, active investors, and major corporate leaders across the state to give founders optimal access to growth capital. It merged with Silicon Oasis in March 2026 to serve as Arizona's unified tech hub.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tech Ecosystem Development Services

NAICS

Marketing Consulting Services (541613)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYFSANAAAM

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated)

Financial & Insurance/Private Equity & Venture Capital/Venture Capital Firms

SECONDARYEDAMAHAJ

Career Exploration & Industry Exposure (Guest Speakers, Company Visits)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Entrepreneurship & Business Enrichment

Keywords

• Tech ecosystem development
• Venture capital network
• Entrepreneurship community building
• Innovation ecosystem services
• Startup capital access

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and sponsorship funding: As a not-for-profit organization, invisionAZ is funded through membership contributions, sponsorships, and partnerships with Arizona-based corporations and economic development organizations rather than traditional product or service revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

invisionAZ is a not-for-profit (501(c)(6)) ecosystem organization that builds and curates a network connecting Arizona-based technology entrepreneurs with growth capital, active venture investors, and senior corporate leaders. Following its March 2026 merger with Silicon Oasis, it operates as a unified tech hub platform designed to address fragmentation within Arizona's innovation economy and improve entrepreneurs' access to capital.

Product overview

InvisionAZ is a not-for-profit organization (501(c)(6)) focused on accelerating Arizona's tech ecosystem. It does not offer a commercial product portfolio but instead provides a framework connecting technology entrepreneurs with growth capital, venture funding, and Arizona's innovation community. The organization serves as a unified tech hub platform, formed through its merger with Silicon Oasis, aimed at addressing fragmentation within Arizona's innovation economy. Its primary offering is ecosystem development and connectivity services for Arizona-based tech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and corporate partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• invisionAZ Tech Ecosystem Network

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Silicon OasiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvisionAZ and Silicon Oasis merged in March 2026 to form a unified tech hub platform in Arizona. The merger was led by local tech executives and investors with the stated goal of addressing fragmentation within Arizona's innovation economy. The combined entity creates a single stronger organization serving the state's technology ecosystem.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• 1871: Chicago-based not-for-profit tech hub and incubator that provides workspace, mentorship, and corporate connectivity for early-stage technology companies. Most directly comparable to invisionAZ as a regional not-for-profit ecosystem organization supported by corporate sponsors.
• Capital Factory: Austin, Texas-based tech hub and accelerator that connects startups with mentors, investors, and corporate partners in a single regional ecosystem. Closely mirrors invisionAZ's state-level tech hub model with strong corporate sponsorship ties.
• Rev1 Ventures: Columbus, Ohio-based startup accelerator and venture fund that combines ecosystem-building with investment activity. Comparable as a regional not-for-profit-aligned hub providing capital access and corporate connections to local entrepreneurs.

Broad incumbents

• Techstars: Global accelerator operator running numerous vertical and regional programs with corporate partners. Operates an accelerator-style model that overlaps with invisionAZ's mission of connecting founders to capital and corporate partners, though Techstars is investor-operated and for-profit.
• MassChallenge: Global not-for-profit accelerator operating programs across multiple geographies with corporate partners. Overlaps with invisionAZ's mission of connecting startups to capital and corporate resources, though at much larger scale and global scope.

Emerging players

• gener8tor: Milwaukee-based accelerator operator running regional accelerator programs and corporate partnerships. Comparable as an operator of regional accelerator programs connecting founders to investors, though more focused on accelerator cohorts than ecosystem-wide convening.
• Galvanize: Tech education and coworking ecosystem operator that combines skills training, workspace, and corporate partnerships. Comparable as a multi-city ecosystem organization serving tech entrepreneurs, with overlapping corporate sponsorship model.

Regional players

• Venture For America: Not-for-profit that places entrepreneurial talent in emerging US cities to strengthen regional innovation economies. Comparable as a not-for-profit ecosystem-building organization focused on developing tech economies outside of coastal hubs.

Others

• PHX Ventures: Arizona's most active early-stage software investor, founded by Gregg Scoresby (invisionAZ board member). Operates within the same Arizona ecosystem and shares board leadership, making it a directly comparable early-stage VC.
• AZ-VC: Largest venture capital firm in Arizona, founded and led by Jack Selby (also invisionAZ Chairman). Operates in the same Arizona tech ecosystem and shares leadership, making it a directly comparable investor with overlapping portfolio and network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/invisionAZ

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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