This year, we gave an exclusive, closer look at our #VM25 Growth Track Companies! 🔹 Aventyn, Inc. 🔹 Frites Street 🔹 Mii Health 🔹 New Use Energy While they’re weren’t competing for a prize, they’re bringing serious investment opportunities to the table. 👀

🥉 In third place, winning a prize of $5,000, is Parent Projects! Congratulations, your innovation and dedication truly set you apart—well done! 🎉 ℹ️ ​parentprojects.com

🥈 Taking the second-place spot and winning a prize of $7,500 is HemaSense! Congrats on this well-earned success—your commitment and perseverance are truly paying off! 💯 hemasense.com

🥇 And finally, our #VM25 first place CHAMPION, winning the grand prize of $12,500 is Ink’d Greetings! Your exceptional performance & game-changing ideas have wowed the judges and ignited inspiration all around! 🚀🏆 Congrats on your victory! 🎉🔥 inkdgreetings.com

That’s a wrap on #VM25! Congrats to our winners! 🏆 🥇 INK’d Greetings 🥈 HemaSense 🥉 Parent Projects A huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors, partners, board members, judges, mentors, exhibitors, volunteers, presenters, and attendees.

Thank you to our media partner, Phoenix Business Journal, for covering the winners of Venture Madness 2025! 👏 Written by Greg Barr and Amy Edelen. Read more here: bit.ly/423yIza

💎 A big thank you to our Diamond Sponsor, Arizona Commerce Authority, for joining us and highlighting the incredible winners of VM25! 🌟 Read it here: bit.ly/42j4Dub Arizona Commerce Authority

Venture Madness would not be possible without the dedication of our sponsors, partners, board members, and volunteers — especially our 💎 Diamond Sponsor, the Arizona Commerce Authority. Thank you to all for making this conference a success. 🙌

The energy from #VM25 is still in the air! 🎉 Relive the excitement and unforgettable moments—galleries from this year’s Venture Madness are now live. 📸 Full album: bit.ly/3YES2R1 #VentureMadness2025 was the best year yet! 💯 Can't wait for next year!!

That’s a wrap on Venture Madness 2025! 💥 Watch the highlights from Arizona’s premier pitch event. Youtube link: youtube.com/watch?v=7IBj79…

Want to support the next wave of innovation? Join Venture Madness—where investors, mentors, and entrepreneurs come together to grow Arizona’s startup ecosystem through connection, education, and impact. Take action today. venturemadness.com/get-involved/

🚀 We're BACK ON!! Arizona’s premier tech & investor event returns, April 9th, 2026. Save the date for #VM26. Tickets coming soon. #VentureMadness #InvestSouthwest #VentureCapital #AngelInvesting #TechLeadership #ArizonaTech #PhoenixArizona #AZBusiness #StartupInvestors

Why sponsor #VM26? 🌟 You'll get to position your brand with AZ’s top startups, VCs & tech leaders. From premier logo placement to exclusive networking opportunities—let your brand be part of Arizona’s innovation legacy.

Want visibility, access, and VIP perks? Join us as a Platinum, Gold Track, or Pavilion sponsor before they’re gone! Let's get amped up for #VM26! 🤩 #VentureMadness #InvestSouthwest #VentureCapital #AngelInvesting #ArizonaTech #StartupInvestors #Sponsors

Guiding startups to thrive. 💬 Featuring one of our Venture Madness Mentors, Chardon Stuart. #VentureMadness #InvestSouthwest

Together, we grow our local businesses and strengthen our economy. Be part of something bigger. Be the change. #VentureMadness #VentureMadness #InvestSouthwest #VentureCapital #AngelInvesting #PhoenixArizona #AZBusiness #StartupInvestors #ArizonaTech

Sandra Watson, President & CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, has been inducted as the first-ever member of the Venture Madness Legacy Council. Her leadership and partnership have helped shape Arizona into a thriving hub for innovation! Arizona Commerce Authority Sandra Watson

🔗 Read the announcement here: venturemadness.com/an-update-from…

After 20+ years, Karen Katzorke is stepping down as CEO of Venture Madness. Aaron Favreau, investor + startup advocate from Arizona Venture Capital, steps in as Executive Director—leading the next chapter of growth and innovation in AZ’s ecosystem. venturemadness.com/a-new-chapter-…

Discover what our community of institutional, angel investors and emerging growth companies is all about. Be a part of something bigger. Join the #MADNESS. 💯🙌 #VentureMadness #InvestSouthwest #VentureCapital #AngelInvesting #PhoenixArizona #ArizonaTech