Browse startups based in California. Our community includes 38 startups in California across all sectors and stages, from bootstrapped to growth-stage companies.
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by Bill Perry
San Francisco, California
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...
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by Miriam Jones
Pasadena, CA
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...
by Laila Marshall
Los Angeles, California
Event planning is fragmented across many tools and vendors leading to coordination issues, budget misalignment, and lack of transparency.
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San Francisco, California
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by Chris Wicke
Los Angeles, CA
Traditional long-form media does not fit mobile-first viewing behaviors; audiences prefer vertical, short-form serialized content and frictionless micropayments.
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San Francisco, California
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by Jonta' Hall
Los Angeles, California
The deck identifies the problem as the 'identity & connection gap' where modern players feel fragmented and lonely despite being more connected than ever. They seek digital spaces that offer a...
by Andy Schwaderer
California
Enterprise data and privacy vulnerable to hacks, AI-driven attacks, and emerging quantum threats; current encryption and vendor compromise leave data exposed.
by Jonta Hall
Los Angeles, CA
Identity fragmentation and lack of meaningful community-driven digital spaces; players seek self-development integrated into gaming.
by Chase Lanore
California
The problem of gun loss and theft is significant, with 500,000 to 700,000 guns lost or stolen each year in the U.S. This presents a safety risk as many of these guns are used in crimes.
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California is home to 38 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.
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