Santa Barbara Startup Scene

Explore the Santa Barbara, California startup ecosystem with 7 investors and startups. Our directory features 7 angel investors and VCs alongside 0 startups actively building in Santa Barbara. 0 investors have made recent investments, and 0 startups are generating revenue.

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Investors (7)

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Mindset Uncle Fund

Santa Barbara, California

Check: $25K – $125K

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Rincon Venture Partners

Santa Barbara, CA

Check: $700K – $8.3M

Rincon is an early-stage venture capital firm targeting investment opportunities in web-based businesses.

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SG VC

Santa Barbara, CA

Check: $800K – $16.0M

In January 2012, Sergey Grishin and Dovi Frances founded SG VC, a private investment firm focused on growth and specializing in early stage technology companies.

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Gideon Hixon Fund

Santa Barbara, CA

Check: $600K – $13.5M

The Gideon Hixon Fund utilizes and expands on the experience of 6 generations of family business. Since 1850, the Hixon Family has been building businesses and providing capital to exceptional...

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Numenor Ventures

Santa Barbara, CA

Check: $750K – $33.0M

Numenor Ventures is an investment management company that oversees direct investments in a growing portfolio of exiciting private companies and the principals limited partnership interests in various...

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Cycad Group

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Check: $2.0M – $65.0M

Cycad Group is a venture capital firm focusing on investments in companies with enabling solutions, disruptive technologies and innovative products. They seek opportunities to work with exceptional...

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NGEN Partners

Santa Barbara, CA

Check: $4.3M – $105.0M

NGEN Partners is an active venture investor committed to backing world class entrepreneurs seeking to change industries through innovation, creativity and the promotion of environmentally sustainable...

Exploring29 portfolio co.

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About Santa Barbara's Startup Scene

Santa Barbara, California has 7 investors and 0 startups in our community.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many investors and startups are in Santa Barbara, California?

We track 7 investors and 0 startups in Santa Barbara, California. 0 investors have made recent investments, and 0 startups are generating revenue.

What is the typical check size for investors in Santa Barbara, California?

The average check size among investors in Santa Barbara, California is $12.7M. Check sizes vary by investor type — angels typically write smaller checks while VCs and funds invest larger amounts.

How do I connect with investors in Santa Barbara, California?

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Is Santa Barbara a good place to raise funding?

With 7 investors in our directory, Santa Barbara has an active funding ecosystem. 0 investors have made recent investments, suggesting active capital deployment. Geographic proximity to investors can be advantageous for angel and early-stage fundraising.

Which cities in California have the most startup activity?

The highest concentration of investors and startups in California is in Santa Barbara, SANTA BARBARA. These cities have the strongest local ecosystems for fundraising and startup growth.