Startups in California

Browse startups based in California. Our community includes 15 startups in California across all sectors and stages, from bootstrapped to growth-stage companies.

15
Total Startups
7%
With Revenue
40%
Technical Founders
San Francisco
Top City

California Startups (15)

DeepBlueMedical

by BillPerry

Launched

San Francisco, California

Stage: SERIES A
MEDICAL DEVICESBIO HEALTHCARE
HardwareLicensing

The problem is clearly defined as the high failure rates in soft tissue surgeries, particularly in hernia repairs, due to inadequate suture and mesh integration, leading to costly and painful...

Peter Pham

by Peter Pham

California

BIO HEALTHCAREBIOTECH

Seamless Integration Group

by Bill Johnson

Alpha

California

Stage: PRE SEED
DEVELOPER TOOLSAPIS AND PLATFORMSHEALTHCARE SAAS
SaaS
Product BuiltRepeat FounderWebsiteLinkedIn

Full Apply Co 762ea2

by Full Tester

San Francisco, California

Stage: PRE SEED
AI MLB2B SAAS
SaaSFreemium

BeautyField

by Miriam Jones

Launched

Pasadena, CA

PROPTECHREAL ESTATE TOOLSPROPERTY MANAGEMENT+1
SaaSSubscription

Traditional salon suite model leads to high churn: saturated, undifferentiated offerings, lack of business support/technology for stylists, poor community experience, limited natural light and...

Product BuiltRepeat FounderTechnicalWebsiteLinkedIn

Embr Entertainment

by Chris Wicke

Launched

Los Angeles, CA

Stage: PRE SEED
CONSUMER
TransactionalSubscription

Traditional long-form media does not fit mobile-first viewing behaviors; audiences prefer vertical, short-form serialized content and frictionless micropayments.

Beebizy

by Laila Marshall

Launched

Los Angeles, California

Stage: SEED
B2B SAASECOMMERCE MARKETPLACESCONSUMER
SaaSMarketplace

Event planning is fragmented across many tools and vendors leading to coordination issues, budget misalignment, and lack of transparency.

Product BuiltRevenueRepeat FounderTechnicalWebsite

Adspirer

by Abhilash Mekala

California

AI ML

Full Apply Co f4df4c

by Full Tester

San Francisco, California

Stage: PRE SEED
AI MLB2B SAAS
SaaSFreemium

Sinewax

by David

CA

Clearwood Partners

by Dan

Los Angeles, CA

Quantum Knight Inc.

by Andy Schwaderer

Launched

California

Stage: PRE SEED
CRYPTO BLOCKCHAIN
LicensingSaaS

Enterprise data and privacy vulnerable to hacks, AI-driven attacks, and emerging quantum threats; current encryption and vendor compromise leave data exposed.

Product BuiltRepeat FounderTechnicalWebsiteLinkedIn

Tectonic Fit

by rach@tectonicfit.com

Idea

California

Gunleash

by Chase Lanore

California

Cloud Capital Fund

by Rahul

Launched

CA

Product BuiltRepeat FounderWebsite

About California Startups

California is home to 15 startups in our community. Most are concentrated in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Pasadena.

Local ecosystems offer advantages including regional investor networks, local customer bases, and community support. 1 startups in California are generating revenue.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many California startups are in this directory?
We currently track 15 California startups in our community. 5 have built a product, and 1 are generating revenue.
What percentage of California startups have technical founders?
40% of California startups in our directory have at least one technical co-founder, which is an important signal for investors evaluating a startup's ability to build and iterate on their product.
How can I invest in California startups?
The Founders' Group connects investors with vetted California startups. Our AI-powered matching algorithm considers sector focus, stage fit, check size, and thesis alignment. Browse our investor directory or contact us to learn more.
Where are most California startups located?
The highest concentration of California startups in our community is in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Pasadena. However, we work with startups from across the US and internationally.

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