Ecosystem map · Oakland

Oakland startup ecosystem map

60 startups based in Oakland that have raised money in rounds we track, grouped by their main sector. Together they have raised $1.6B; Fintech is the biggest sector, with 16 companies.

60startups on the map
7sectors
$1.6Braised between them
Fintechmost funded sector

Fintech

16

AI

12

Foodtech

8

Biotech

7

IT Services

7

B2B

5

Healthtech

5

Segment by segment

Fintech

16 startups · $697M raised

  1. EarnestEarnest is a technology-lender that brings low-interest loans to high-potential people.United States$310M
  2. LendUpLendUp is a socially responsible lender for the 56% of Americans shut out of mainstream banking due to low credit or volatile income.United States$259M
  3. SpinwheelSpinwheel is a fintech company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2019.United States$30M
  4. PromisePromise helps utilities and governments power world-class relief and repayment programs that increase participation and completion rates.United States$28M
  5. Peach FinancePeach is the industry's most advanced loan management and servicing platform.United States$20M
  6. LENDonateLENDonate is a marketplace lending platform that connects investors and philanthropists with nonprofits.United States$19M
  7. agenteroAgentero is an InsurTech and FinTech company founded in 2017 and based in Oakland, California.United States$14M
  8. Golden Gateway FinancialGolden Gateway Financial, located in Oakland, California, is a comprehensive resource for seniors to assess their financial healthUnited States$6.0M

AI

12 startups · $369M raised

  1. VuMediVumedi, also known as VuMedi, is a leading video education platform for healthcare professionals, particularly doctors and surgeons.United States$142M
  2. VivunVivun’s AI-powered platform lets any B2B business unlock the power of PreSales to grow revenue efficiently.United States$78M
  3. xCuresxCures is an AI-based precision oncology platform that tightly integrates cancer research and care.United States$46M
  4. LUUMLUUM is Revolutionizing Beauty Service with Automation.United States$36M
  5. elicitElicit is an AI-powered research assistant designed to streamline the research process for over 2 million users in academia and industry.United States$31M
  6. Great QuestionGreat Question is an all-in-one UX and customer research platform designed to streamline the research workflow for teams.United States$13M
  7. StructionSiteStructionSite is a new category of construction software - Intelligent Project Tracking.United States$12M
  8. CartkenCartken is an AI-powered autonomous robotics company founded in 2019 by former Google engineers.United States$10M

Foodtech

8 startups · $199M raised

  1. Blue Bottle Coffee“Blue Bottle is coffee and people.United States$136M
  2. Harmless HarvestHarmless Harvest is a progressive food & beverage initiative set to demonstrate that ecosystem-based businesses.United States$30M
  3. PlontsPlonts produces plant-based foods to promote sustainable foods.United States$12M
  4. Berkeley YeastBerkeley Yeast is a biotechnology startup based in Oakland, California, specializing in bioengineering yeast strains for the brewiUnited States$11M
  5. Charles ChocolatesAt Charles Chocolates, we believe great chocolate starts with passion, craftsmanship, and the finest ingredients.United States$9.2M
  6. Red Bay CoffeeRed Bay Coffee is a wholesale specialty coffee roasting company that strive to develop beautiful coffees and delicious approaches to living.United States$1.7M
  7. APPERTFood-tech company striving to lead the charge towards revolutionizing the current food paradigm to become more convenient and sustainable.United States$250K
  8. Chef SurfingChef Surfing is an online marketplace for culinary services.United States$40K

Biotech

7 startups · $244M raised

  1. PromaxoPromaxo is a medical technology company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2016.United States$106M
  2. Versanis BioVersanis Bio discovers and develops medicines that address medical conditions prevalent in older adults.United States$70M
  3. OmiciaGlobal healthcare platform for genomics-driven precision medicine.United States$30M
  4. BiosphereBiosphere engages in manufacturing commercial-scale fermentation products and robotic greenhouses.United States$18M
  5. ApostropheDermatology crafted to you and delivered to your door.United States$16M
  6. Renewal MillRenewal Mill is a food technology company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2016.United States$2.5M
  7. NextGen JaneNextGen Jane is a data-driven women's health company.United States$2.2M

IT Services

7 startups · $112M raised

  1. CeresCeres AI is an American agricultural technology company that specializes in AI-driven agricultural intelligence, aerial and satellUnited States$98M
  2. VigilentVigilent is a software company based in Oakland, California, specializing in AI-driven cooling plant optimization for data centersUnited States$11M
  3. RockbotRockbot is a media-for-business company that offers a comprehensive platform for background music, streaming TV, digital signage, United States$2.4M
  4. InvoiceASAPInvoiceASAP is a fintech company based in Oakland, California, specializing in mobile invoicing and payments for field service businesses.United States$696K
  5. Food SproutWe are global community powered by consumers, restaurants, farmers, food suppliers and distributors who believe that the food chaiUnited States$100K
  6. JurniDownload Jurni now (Requires iOS 7 or later.United States$100K
  7. InThrMaInThrMa is a software company focused on Internet based HVAC controls and energy management for the small/mid size commercial and United States$10K

B2B

5 startups · $10M raised

  1. DoptDevelop better onboarding.United States$5.1M
  2. Data MyntSeamless global trade payments orchestrated across multiple rails for African businessesUnited States$2.5M
  3. BriteHubBriteHub - Simplify your workday Managing your supply chain just got a lot easier.United States$2.4M
  4. RemedlyRemedly is a cloud-based healthcare software company that offers an all-in-one platform tailored for specialty medical practices.United States$250K
  5. Work WiderWork Wider is a U.S.-based career ecosystem and professional community dedicated to connecting underrepresented talent with employers.United States$250K

Healthtech

5 startups · $13M raised

  1. Elemeno HealthElemeno Health is a Public Benefit Corporation based in Oakland, California, founded in January 2016 by clinicians.United States$4.7M
  2. FusiformFusiform provides a powerful cloud-based software infrastructure that allows custom fabrication at scale.United States$2.9M
  3. Ananya HealthAnanya Health is a seed-stage medical device company focused on improving cervical cancer prevention.United States$2.7M
  4. Lisa HealthLisa Health is a digital health company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2020.United States$2.5M
  5. Evolution DevicesBioelectronic devices, Medical devices, Neuroprosthesis.United States$150K

How this map is made. Every startup here is based in Oakland and has raised money in rounds we track. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds; each sector shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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