Oluwadi New Org. · JULY 21, 2026 · Stats
Sun Belt

Semiconductors · Growth · Overlooked Venture

Investors Companies Universities
152
companies
12
VC / investor firms
5
universities
169
total firms
0
people
Thesis: Defense, Intelligence & Gov-Tech in Sun Belt · clear thesis

CompaniesSun Belt

8 records
Defense / Aerospace
Amkor Technology
● Tempe, AZ
Amkor Technology is the world's largest US-based provider of semiconductor packaging and test services (OSAT), headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. The company serves global chip manufacturers with advanced packaging solutions for AI, automotive, and 5G applications. Amkor broke ground on a $7 billion advanced manufacturing campus in Peoria, Arizona, projected to create 2,000 jobs by 2028.
$407M
Defense / Aerospace
Axon Enterprise
● Scottsdale, AZ
Axon Enterprise is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based public company that develops weapons and technology products for military, law enforcement, and civilians. Its mission is to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public in half by 2033 through technology, training, and trust; products include TASER devices, body cameras, and software for digital evidence management.
Defense / Aerospace
Benchmark Electronics
● Tempe, AZ
Benchmark Electronics is an advanced electronics engineering and manufacturing services company with its global headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. The company offers full product lifecycle solutions including design engineering, advanced manufacturing, and aftermarket services. Its Tempe facility also provides precision machining services within the Arizona semiconductor and defense ecosystem.
Defense / Aerospace
Carvana
● Tempe, AZ
Carvana is an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, headquartered in Tempe, Arizona at 300 E Rio Salado Pkwy. The company offers personalized financing and enables customers to complete vehicle purchases online with options for home delivery or in-person pickup. Carvana also maintains corporate locations in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and the Bay Area.
Defense / Aerospace
GoDaddy
● Tempe, AZ
GoDaddy is an all-in-one internet domain and web hosting solutions provider, headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, founded in 1997. The company helps individuals and businesses get online by offering domain registration, website building, and digital marketing tools backed by expert support. GoDaddy is a publicly traded company with its main offices at 2155 E GoDaddy Way, Tempe, AZ.
Defense / Aerospace
Insight Enterprises
● Chandler, AZ
Insight Enterprises is a Fortune 500 solutions and systems integrator headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. The company provides computer hardware, software, cloud solutions, and IT services to businesses and government clients worldwide. Insight recently inaugurated a new global headquarters in Chandler to support collaboration and innovation.
Defense / Aerospace
Microchip Technology
● Chandler, AZ
Microchip Technology is a semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, founded in 1989. The company designs and sells microcontrollers, mixed-signal, analog, and Flash-IP integrated circuits, serving industrial, automotive, consumer, and aerospace markets. It reported revenue of approximately $4.40 billion in 2025.
$162M
Defense / Aerospace
Opendoor Technologies
● Tempe, AZ
Opendoor Technologies is a digital platform specializing in residential real estate transactions, headquartered in Tempe, Arizona (410 N. Scottsdale Road). The company enables homeowners to receive cash offers and sell their homes quickly through an end-to-end online process. Opendoor applies data science and technology to simplify buying and selling residential real estate.