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Top 8 Startups in Oakland in 2024

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There’s no doubt that the startup scene in Oakland is unique.

The city has created dozens of successful startups, over the years.

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So whether you’re looking to start your own business, or just interested in learning about fast-growing startups from Oakland, here’s an extensive list of 8 startups founded there.


8 Startups in Oakland

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1) Fivetran

Fivetran

Connectors from cloud apps, databases, and event logs are automatically synced into users' data warehouses using Fivetran.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2012
  • Founders: George Fraser, Taylor Brown
  • Industries: Analytics, Cloud Data Services, Data Integration, Enterprise Software, SaaS
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding: $163,108,000
  • Funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 6 (General Catalyst, Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, Matrix Partners, ACE & Company)

You can find their website here.

2) LaunchDarkly

LaunchDarkly

LaunchDarkly is a tool for development teams to manage features.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Edith Harbaugh, John Kodumal
  • Industries: Developer Tools, SaaS, Software, Test and Measurement
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding: $130,300,000
  • Funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 10 (Alchemist Accelerator, Bessemer Venture Partners, Redpoint, Vertex Ventures, Threshold)

You can find their website here.

3) Mayvenn

Mayvenn

Stylists may sell products directly to their clients via Mayvenn, which eliminates the upfront expenditures and hassles of stocking inventory.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2012
  • Founders: Diishan Imira, Taylor Wang
  • Industries: Beauty, E-Commerce, Mobile, Retail
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding: $36,000,000
  • Funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 19 (Andreessen Horowitz, 500 Startups, Trinity Ventures, MaC Venture Capital, Serena Ventures)

You can find their website here.

4) Mynd

Mynd

MYND Property Management, situated in Oakland, California, is a customer-focused, tech-enabled property management company.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Colin Wiel, Don Ganguly, Doug Brien
  • Industries: Mobile Apps, Property Management, Real Estate
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding: $117,600,000
  • Funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 7 (Invesco, Canaan Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Barry Sternlicht, Jackson Square Ventures)

You can find their website here.

5) Promise

Promise

PromisePay is a cutting-edge payment processing technology designed specifically for utilities and government entities.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Diana Frappier, Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins
  • Industries: Debt Collections, Financial Services, FinTech, Government, Mobile Payments
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding: $23,120,000
  • Funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 7 (First Round Capital, Y Combinator, 8VC, Kapor Capital, XYZ Venture Capital)

You can find their website here.

6) Mighty Buildings

Mighty Buildings

Mighty Buildings is a company that creates 3D printing technologies and an automated platform to help clients afford housing.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Alexey Dubov, Dmitry Starodubtsev, Sam Ruben, Slava Solonitsyn
  • Industries: 3D Printing, Building Material, CAD, Construction
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding: $101,823,024
  • Funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 28 (Alumni Ventures Group, Khosla Ventures, SV Angel, AltaIR Capital, Y Combinator)

You can find their website here.

7) Resolve

Resolve

Resolve is a completely free financial management tool.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Alex Mooradian, Braden Pan, Sorin Neacsu, Zach Burghard
  • Industries: Financial Services, FinTech
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding: $65,200,000
  • Funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 14 (QED Investors, Initialized Capital, Haystack, Acumen, Caffeinated Capital)

You can find their website here.

8) LISNR

LISNR

LISNR uses the most modern ultrasonic data technology to provide secure and seamless data transmission.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2012
  • Founders: Chris Ostoich, Chris Ridenour, Josh Glick, Nikki Ridenour, Rodney Williams
  • Industries: Analytics, Audio, Automotive, FinTech, Internet of Things, Mobile, Mobile Payments, Retail Technology, Ticketing, Transportation
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding: $30,800,000
  • Funding rounds: 10
  • Number of investors: 19 (Techstars, Intel Capital, Visa, SeedInvest, Endeavor Catalyst)

You can find their website here.

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