TLDR:
- Arizona Commerce Authority announces winners for 2024 Venture Madness Conference
- Winners include Rovicare, Retisio, and Quibble
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and Venture Madness recently announced the winners of the 2024 Venture Madness Conference. The event, which features early stage and emerging growth companies, saw 16 finalists compete in head-to-head pitches. The winners were awarded cash prizes with Rovicare taking first place, Retisio in second, and Quibble in third.
Rovicare, a Tempe-based healthcare digital platform, was awarded first place for its mission to reduce healthcare costs and improve patient care. Retisio, a provider of advanced eCommerce solutions, took second place for empowering retailers to sell more online. Quibble, a startup offering revenue management services for vacation rental properties, claimed third place.
The event also included panels featuring Arizona startup founders and venture capital leaders, as well as an Expo area for emerging growth companies to showcase their products to investors. Venture Madness has helped raise over $1 billion in capital funding since 1992, with previous winners including CampusLogic, Televeda, Homie, and Qwick.
According to Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona’s startup ecosystem is one of the fastest-growing and most welcoming in the nation. The ACA continues to support and partner with Venture Madness and Invest Southwest to nurture Arizona’s talented entrepreneurs.
Venture Madness, organized by Invest Southwest, serves as a valuable connection point for investors and early-stage companies, offering networking opportunities and resources to help young companies succeed. The Arizona Commerce Authority is the state’s leading economic development organization, working to attract, expand, and create businesses to strengthen Arizona’s economy.
For more information about Venture Madness and the Arizona Commerce Authority, visit venturemadness.com and azcommerce.com respectively.
