B2B
27 b2b startups based in Santa Barbara, $164.0M raised total, led by AFFINITY BIOSENSORS LLC ($48.5M raised). See what B2B means more broadly on the B2B industry page.
The breakdown
27 of 27 companies have disclosed funding, $164.0M combined, 11 at Seed stage, making up 68% of the 40 Santa Barbara startups on file across every industry, founding dates span 2018-2025.
Companies

Affinity Biosensors’ LifeScale platform delivers rapid, high-throughput phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing in under four hours, empowering clinical labs to make timely antibiotic decisions and combat drug-resistant infections.
Mesa Residential partners with market-leading property managers to grow for decades as a multigenerational platform with over 50 years of history building exceptional growth companies.
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Cognixion develops accessible, non-invasive brain-computer interfaces combining neuroscience, AI, and spatial computing.

The infrastructure for the distribution of liquid hydrogen.
Dimer Instruments creates instruments that enable real-time molecular analysis at multiple points during the pharmaceutical development process.
BioProtonics is a pioneering company focused on advancing diagnostic imaging through its Magnetic Resonance Histopathology (MRH) technology. MRH offers a non-invasive, high-resolution method for analyzing tissue microarchitecture during routine MRI scans. MRH

Live Data Technologies provides live human capital data, including job-change data on professionals, re-verified and compliantly sourced from the open web.

Learning Explorer, Inc. offers solutions that personalize learning at scale by combining adaptation, automation, actionable assessment, and engagement to help students achieve their growth goals.
We are wholesalers in Japan who import / export Japanese-made products such as everyday items, cosmetics, snacks and food at wholesale prices.We also offer proxy marketing for Japanese companies as well as wholesalers.

CLIQ makes the world’s most portable chairs—ultra-compact, quick to set up, and built for everyday adventure. Whether you’re camping, tailgating, or relaxing at the beach, CLIQ chairs offer comfort, durability, and convenience in a sleek, travel-ready design.

Language learning for kids is easy with Shoonya. Designed to be the best language software for kids, we have many languages to choose from.

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Adaya invents AI products and builds every layer of them end to end, including the model, the agent, and the design.

Join 9Zero, a climate innovation hub for founders, investors, scientists, and innovators. Explore memberships, events, and workspace in SF and Seattle.

Shelter Products Inc. specializes in delivering high-quality building materials for large-scale construction projects nationwide. Discover how we can help you.

BeneFactor Funding Corp provides financing to businesses by purchasing their invoices, offering fast and flexible funding, and managing accounts receivable and credit departments.
Storygize Inc. appears to be involved in the native advertising industry, providing insights and information related to native ad technology and strategies through its blog.

Explore private in-person and group experiences: Yoga, personal training, kayaking, hiking, surfing, meditation and so much more in Santa Barbara, California!
Remaker Labs, co-founded by Sky Gilbar and David Silverander in Santa Barbara, raised $1.2M from over 15,000 Kickstarter backers in 70 countries for its 'Hitch' cup-and-bottle product, according to Forbes.
AI-enabled productivity and skill optimization for firms using Generative AI
Calculated Development LLC was formed to turn author Nova McBee's bestselling "Calculated" novel series into a film franchise, now in development with One Door Studios and Apelles Entertainment.