Santa Monica
The breakdown
249 startups on file in Santa Monica, spanning B2B, Healthcare, Consumer, 231 of 249 have disclosed funding, $6.59B combined, 63 at Seed stage, founding dates span 1996-2026.
A bit of history
Donald Douglas founded the Douglas Company in Santa Monica on July 22, 1921, and the aircraft maker grew into one of the city's largest employers for decades before consolidating operations elsewhere. That aerospace-and-manufacturing base gave way to a different kind of builder starting in the 1980s and 90s, as digital media startups moved into converted warehouses and lofts along the coast. By the early 2010s the stretch from Santa Monica through Venice and Playa Vista had earned its own name: Silicon Beach.
Investors headquartered in Santa Monica
$65.0MBeautycounter is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded in 2013.
Seed$2.6MPlatform for competitive gamers to analyze and improve their performance.
$10.0MVertebrae is a company that creates 3D augmented reality versions of retail products.
Series C$21.2MMediamorph is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded in 2014 by Michael Sid.
Series B$583.0MHulu is an american provider of on-demand internet streaming media founded in 2007 by Jason Kilar.
$14.9MBitium is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded in 2012 by Scott Kriz.
Series F$73.5MSnapchat; a product of Snap Inc.; is a free image messaging application and augmented reality platform.
Seed$521KMemorang is a mobile application that develops flashcards to assist users with study habits.
DataHero is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded in 2011 by Chris Neumann.
Seed$2.3MTapiture is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded in 2012.
Series B$29.2MTigerText is a Santa Monica; California-based company.
Series B$16.0MDogVacay is a Santa Monica; California-based digital media company founded in 2012 by Aaron Hirschhorn.
NearWoo is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded in 2012 by Jason Crilly.
Panjo is a Santa Monica; California-based e-commerce company founded in 2012 by Chad Billmyer.
Engrade is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded in 2003.
Series A$44.3MLeaf Group is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded in 2006.
Series A$3.7MRobosoft Technologies is a company founded in 1996.
Seed$41KHabitica is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded in 2012.
Series B$5.0MConvertro is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded by Jeffrey Zwelling.
Seed$700KKlutch is a Santa Monica; California-based chat company founded in 2011 by Klutch.
$1.2MGoSave is a company that built an app that aims to teach children how to save money.
Streamup is a fun way to live stream music videos. Join our community to watch exciting shows and chat with the musicians you love!
Seed$1.3MKuapay is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded in 2011.
DocRun is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded in 2011 by Jennifer Reuting.
Seed$450KMD Insider is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded by Eric Wilson; David Norris and Jay Calvert.
Seed$45KInvested.in is a Santa Monica; California-based company.
Burstly is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded in 2009.
Series A$1.6MJobSync is a Santa Monica; California-based recruitment company.
Series A$100KExpreem is a Santa Monica; California-based company.
BeachMint is a Santa Monica; California-based e-commerce company founded in 2010.
Series B$10.5MGeodelic Systems is a company founded in 2007.
Series E$84.2MTrueCar is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded in 2005 by Scott Painter; Rob Taylor; Bernard Brenner; Jim Berger and Brett Lippel.
Seed$500K140Fire is a company founded in 2010 by Paras Chitrakar.
TuneWiki is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded in 2007.
Series B$55.0MManufacturer and distributor of all-electric vehicles
Series B$4.8MSavings.com is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded in 2007 by Joe Zulli; Marcus Flemming; Loren Bendele; Phil Del Rivo and Robert Cornejo.
Creative Logic Media is a Santa Monica; California-based company.
Series B$4.0MDocstoc is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded in 2007.
Dakim is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded in 2005.
Series B$21.0MMahalo.com is a Santa Monica; California-based company founded in 2007.
Series D$1.04BMetropolis transforms the parking experience with a computer vision platform that enables checkout-free payment.
This is the operating entity behind Angel City FC, the NWSL women's soccer club launched with a majority female-led celebrity ownership group including Natalie Portman, Serena Williams, and Eva Longoria.
$117.5MFocus on your art while we handle the complexities of talent management, including negotiations and long-term strategy.
Series D$112.2MStream uplifting faith-based movies, original series, and family-friendly entertainment on Wonder Project — available on Amazon Prime Video. Start your free 7-day trial.
A Santa Monica company still operating in stealth mode (its actual business is undisclosed) that has nonetheless filed SEC Form D notices for roughly $150M in offerings since 2023.
Series C$75.3MCapra Projects specializes in creating frameless glass, architectural steel, and aluminum solutions, including balustrades, showers, doors, and staircase design and construction.
Series A$54.7MTITAN CONTENT is a K-pop entertainment company based in the United States. We create global & innovative K-pop artists and content.
Metro Coffee is an Onsite Beverage Service provider located in the Metro Atlanta area
Series B$36.0Munlimited AI conversations, translation, and voice recordings — all in your $199 AI-native device rabbit r1, plus a chance to explore cutting-edge agents.
Series B$35.5MSalted Inc. is a platform that builds national, digital-first restaurant brands with clean, craveable food designed for a new generation.
Series F$28.0MCommitted to golf
Series A$26.4MJIMMYASH LLC makes mainstream foods, such as go free® chips and mini fries, that are water-air cooked to reduce fats and calories and eliminate preservatives, GMOs, and saturated fats.
Series C$25.5MProvivi using modern science to help farmers protect crops in a naturally effective and sustainable way.
Series D$25.0MPersonalized, two-way SMS, WhatsApp, Apple Messages, RCS, and more. No algorithms. No noise. Just your Community.
Series A$17.4MFreestyle makes Skin Shield and BambooTek diapers. Founded by parents, Freestyle is focused on technology-driven babycare for parents who want premium performance without the markup. Skin Shield diapers are TCF (Total Chlorine Free) and EWG Verified.
Series B$15.5MSyndex Bio introduces mcPCR, a novel and proprietary platform technology that preserves DNA methylation during DNA amplification, enabling simpler, faster, and more sensitive analysis of methylated DNA.
$14.6MSoapbox provides a platform that centralizes, simplifies, and orchestrates order management, inventory management, and shipping management across the entire supply chain.
Series A$14.1MDiscover Homecourt's luxury home & body care products, crafted with fine fragrances & non-toxic ingredients to elevate your daily rituals.