Los Angeles is home to a wide range of startups, from new space technology to established media companies. Aerospace manufacturer Apex has raised $522M, while video service Hulu has secured $683M in funding.
The city's ecosystem also includes strong contenders in health tech and financial software. For example, women's virtual care provider Midi Health has attracted $152M in investment.
Below is our list of 100 Los Angeles startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Founders | Elizabeth Comstock, Jason Kilar |
| Funding Amount | $683M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Undisclosed |
| Top Investors | Providence Equity Partners, The Walt Disney Company, WarnerMedia |
MarqVision's AI-powered platform helps brands automatically detect and remove counterfeit products from online marketplaces worldwide. Their technology protects intellectual property by continuously scanning e-commerce sites and social media for fakes, safeguarding brand reputation and revenue.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Mark Lee |
| Funding Amount | $94.3M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Peak XV Partners, HSG, Y Combinator, Salesforce Ventures, QuantumLight |
Midi Health offers a virtual care platform for women navigating menopause and other hormonal transitions associated with midlife. Their service connects patients with clinicians who specialize in these areas to provide personalized treatment and support.
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Joanna Strober, Sharon Meers |
| Funding Amount | $152M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Felicis, GV, Muse Capital, Operator Collective, Emerson Collective |
Apex manufactures configurable satellite buses designed to support a variety of commercial, civil, and defense space missions. By creating a scalable spacecraft platform, they enable companies to deploy their technology in space on faster timelines.
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Ian Cinnamon, Maximilian Benassi |
| Funding Amount | $522M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | Andreessen Horowitz, Village Global, 8VC, Lux Capital, Shield Capital |
Bloom Nutrition creates high-quality health supplements designed to help women achieve their wellness goals. Their popular Greens & Superfoods powder provides a convenient way to boost daily nutrition and support digestive health.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Mari Llewellyn |
| Funding Amount | $90M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Corporate Round |
| Top Investors | Nutrabolt, Amberstone Ventures, Clayton Christopher |
Upwards is building a tech-driven child care network to make care accessible for families across the country. Their platform connects parents with local caregivers and allows employers to provide child care as a benefit.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Jesse Forrest, Jessica Chang, Matt Reilly |
| Funding Amount | $60.3M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | VITALIZE Venture Capital, Fika Ventures, Equal Ventures, M13, Social Capital |
Emerge builds a multi-sensory communication platform designed to connect people across distance and time. Their technology uses ultrasound waves to create tactile sensations, allowing users to feel virtual objects and interactions with their bare hands.
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Isaac Castro, Mauricio Teran, Sly Spencer- Lee |
| Funding Amount | $37.5M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Gaingels, Alumni Ventures, Golden Ventures, Alpaca VC, One Way Ventures |
Modern Animal operates a network of veterinary clinics designed to improve the experience for pets and their owners. The company offers a membership model that combines in-person primary and urgent care with 24/7 virtual access to medical professionals.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Ben Jacobs, Steven Eidelman |
| Funding Amount | $210M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | BoxGroup, Founders Fund, BAM Ventures, Long Journey Ventures, True Ventures |
FloQast builds financial close management software to help accounting teams streamline their month-end processes. Their platform helps centralize workflows and automate reconciliations, reducing the time and effort required to close the books.
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Cullen Zandstra, Mike Whitmire |
| Funding Amount | $302.9M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series E |
| Top Investors | Norwest Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Sapphire Ventures, ICONIQ Growth, Redpoint |
RentSpree develops software that automates the rental application process for landlords, agents, and tenants. Their platform provides a universal tenant screening system and renter management tools to handle everything from applications to payments.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Angela Stuart, Michael Lucarelli, Paul Sirisuphang |
| Funding Amount | $27.7M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Gaingels, 645 Ventures, Rally Ventures, TenOneTen Ventures, Amplify.LA |
90 Additional Los Angeles Startups Worth Following
Our top ten picks are just a small sample of the exciting work happening across Los Angeles. The city is full of founders building companies that are quietly reshaping their fields.
You’ll see a lot of companies in fields like AI and media, with the group raising a combined total of more than $5 billion. Here’s a look at the rest of the startups shaping the Los Angeles startup ecosystem.