The accelerators actually operating in SoCal
28 independent programs, hand-verified — focus, location, and how to apply, not just a name and a logo.
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ACCELERATORS
Starburst
Los Angeles, CA
Global aerospace and defense innovation firm combining startup accelerators, strategy consulting, and venture investments. Running since 2012, with roughly 150 portfolio startups and 60 corporate and government partners across nine hubs worldwide, including Los Angeles.
Techstars Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
A 3-month mentorship-driven Techstars cohort program launched in 2023, backed by an $80M platform fund from Techstars and J.P. Morgan Private Bank. Each class runs about 12-13 startups spanning healthcare, e-commerce, retail enablement, deep tech, aerospace, and defense.