Ventura
The breakdown
6 startups on file in Ventura, spanning B2B, Industrials, 6 of 6 have disclosed funding, $14.4M combined, 2 at Seed stage, founding dates span 2021-2025.
- Koobz, Inc. — B2B, Seed, $7.3M raised, founded 2023.
- Farming First Holdings LLC — Industrials, $4.6M raised, founded 2021.
- Rincon Consultants, Inc. — Industrials, $1.4M raised.
- Novella AI, Inc — B2B, Seed, $499K raised, founded 2023.
- TopaTopa Brewing Co LLC — B2B, $441K raised.
- Byward Productions SAN LLC — B2B, $75K raised, founded 2025.
A bit of history
Father Junipero Serra founded Mission San Buenaventura in 1782, and the surrounding settlement was incorporated as the town of San Buenaventura in 1866, later becoming the Ventura County seat in 1873. Union Oil Company, organized in 1890, opened a major local oil field in 1914 that at its peak produced 90,000 barrels a day, while area citrus growers helped found Sunkist Growers in 1908. The 1910s-30s oil boom and agricultural growth brought waves of new residents, roads, and infrastructure to the city. Ventura's economy today still reflects that mix of energy, agriculture, and its mission-era roots.
Seed$7.3MKoobz, Inc. manufactures custom footwear on-demand with zero inventory, allowing brands to launch their own original shoe designs.
$4.6MCheck out the latest expert insight, news and case studies in agricultural innovation for development with Farming First.
$1.4MRincon Consultants, Inc. was founded in 1994 and has grown to be a leading environmental consulting firm throughout California.
Seed$499KNovella AI, Inc offers Ella, an AI Video Platform that allows creators to write, generate, and edit cinematic videos using AI models.
$441KTopa Topa Brewing Co. Good Vibes. Great Beers. Brewed in California.
$75KBYWARD PRODUCTIONS is a full-service production house that develops projects, including a new musical titled "Sunday After Next".