Ecosystem map · San Diego

San Diego startup ecosystem map

344 startups based in San Diego that have raised money in rounds we track, grouped by their main sector. Together they have raised $24B; Biotech is the biggest sector, with 150 companies.

344startups on the map
12sectors
$24Braised between them
Biotechmost funded sector

Biotech

150

+126 more

IT Services

39

+15 more

Healthtech

34

+10 more

AI

29

+5 more

Pharma

20

Fintech

15

Big Data & Analytics

15

Cleantech

10

Software

9

Proptech

8

Advertising & Adtech

8

Manufacturing

7

Segment by segment

Biotech

150 startups · $11B raised

  1. Candid TherapeuticsCandid Therapeutics was a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2024.United States$875M
  2. Avidity BiosciencesSynapse Energy Economics is a consulting firm providing economic and policy analysis for the electric power sector.United States$790M
  3. ErascaErasca is a developer of oncology drugs intended to provide precision oncology options.United States$739M
  4. Gossamer BioGossamer Bio is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel and differentiated therapeutic products.United States$567M
  5. CTCidara TherapeuticsCidara Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in the fields of healthcare and therapeutics.United States$463M
  6. Artiva BiotherapeuticsArtiva Biotherapeutics is a biotech company focused on developing and commercializing allogeneic natural killer (NK) cell therapies.United States$420M
  7. Belite BioBelite Bio is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical drug development company.United States$350M
  8. Mirador TherapeuticsMirador Therapeutics is a clinical-stage precision medicine company based in San Diego, California.United States$250M

IT Services

39 startups · $396M raised

  1. AttensityAttensity was an American software company that specialized in social analytics and text analytics for social customer relationshiUnited States$90M
  2. TurnoutTurnout is an AI-powered consumer advocacy platform based in San Diego, California, founded in 2024 by Itai Hirsch.United States$56M
  3. ID AnalyticsID Analytics, now LexisNexis® Risk Solutions is a leader in consumer risk management with patented analytics, proven expertise andUnited States$35M
  4. Edge ImpulseEdge Impulse is the platform for developing intelligent devices using embedded machine learning (TinyML).United States$34M
  5. UpWind SolutionsUpWind Solutions offers third party asset management, operation and maintenance services to the North American wind energy industry.United States$34M
  6. Accel RoboticsAccel Robotics is a technology startup based in San Diego, California, founded in 2015.United States$30M
  7. LiteScape TechnologiesLiteScape products help you track billing, identify users, physically secure your communication devices, offer mobility – letting United States$27M
  8. Quick Custom IntelligenceQuick Custom Intelligence (QCI) is a technology innovator based in San Diego, California, specializing in Generative AI-driven anaUnited States$13M

Healthtech

34 startups · $1.2B raised

  1. Viking TherapeuticsViking Therapeutics is developing novel therapeutics for patients suffering from metabolic and endocrine disorders.United States$635M
  2. Engrail TherapeuticsEngrail Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2019.United States$157M
  3. Arialys TherapeuticsArialys Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in La Jolla, California.United States$73M
  4. PatientSafe SolutionsPatientSafe Solutions offers mobile point-of-care solutions and technologies for accountable care.United States$72M
  5. Radionetics OncologyRadionetics Oncology, Inc.United States$53M
  6. Concert HealthConcert Health is a leading behavioral health medical group in the United States, focused on integrating evidence-based behavioralUnited States$42M
  7. AristaMDAristaMD is a digital health and technology-enabled clinical services organization based in La Jolla, California.United States$32M
  8. Companion MedicalCompanion Medical develops a technology designed for those living with Type 1 or Type 2 insulin-dependent diabetes.United States$31M

AI

29 startups · $7.5B raised

  1. Shield AIShield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.United States$7.0B
  2. NetradyneNetradyne is a technology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in artificial intelligence, computer vision, and edUnited States$127M
  3. Brain CorpBrain Corp is a San Diego-based company founded in 2009, specializing in autonomous technology and robotic AI software.United States$114M
  4. KnuEdgeKnuEdge Inc.United States$100M
  5. CordialCordial is a San Diego-based enterprise cross-channel marketing platform founded in 2014.United States$71M
  6. ClearNote HealthClearNote Health is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing early detection and monitoring of high-mortality cancers.United States$52M
  7. SeasatsSeasats designs and manufactures small uncrewed surface vehicles (sUSVs) designed for monitoring, data collection, and defense applications.United States$29M
  8. Persephone BiosciencesPersephone Biosciences uses artificial intelligence to rapidly develop microbial based immunotherapies to enable a lifetime without cancer.United States$15M

Pharma

20 startups · $760M raised

  1. Poseida TherapeuticsPoseida Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company utilizing gene engineering capabilities to develop targeted therapeutics.United States$217M
  2. Protego BiopharmaProtego Biopharma is a California-based biotechnology company that researches and develops small-molecule therapeutics for the treUnited States$130M
  3. ARS PharmaceuticalsARS Pharmaceuticals is a stealth pharmaceutical company that specializes in developing anti allergy drugs.United States$100M
  4. Arnatar TherapeuticsArnatar Therapeutics is a biotechnology company founded in 2022, based in San Diego, California, with operations in Shanghai, China.United States$52M
  5. Zerigo HealthZerigo Health is a San Diego-based medical technology company founded in 2014 by Martyn Gross.United States$43M
  6. Amplyx PharmaceuticalsAmplyx focuses on developing innovative therapies for debilitating and life-threatening diseases in patients with compromised immuUnited States$42M
  7. ImageneBioImageneBio is dedicated to developing therapeutics for patients with immunological, autoimmune and inflammatory diseasesUnited States$30M
  8. Ventyx BiosciencesVentyx is a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing oral therapies for patients living with autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.United States$27M

Fintech

15 startups · $1.0B raised

  1. Applied Data FinanceADF has been purpose-built to be the optimal link between the underestimated underbanked consumer and capital markets.United States$539M
  2. KyribaKyriba is a leader in liquidity performance and SaaS treasury solutions, helping CFOs, Treasurers, and IT leaders manage and optimUnited States$251M
  3. National FundingNational Funding: the financial technology solution for businesses nationwide.United States$105M
  4. ClassyClassy offers an online and mobile platform that enables socially good organizations to raise funds for various causes.United States$48M
  5. Founders First Capital PartnersFounders First Capital Partners is a financial services company that offers advisory services.United States$11M
  6. Atomic InsightsAtomic Insights is a wealth-operations software company designed for registered investment advisors (RIAs) and family offices.United States$10M
  7. XILOXILO is a San Diego-based InsurTech company founded in 2018.United States$7.2M
  8. Onramp InvestOnramp Invest is a digital comprehensive crypto-asset management solution that helps financial advisors to invest in cryptocurrency.United States$7.0M

Big Data & Analytics

15 startups · $228M raised

  1. MeasurablMeasurabl develops an ESG data management platform for commercial real estate.United States$122M
  2. Mosaic.techMosaic.tech is a finance platform that provides predictive reporting capabilities to assist with financial strategy and planning.United States$26M
  3. DaasityDaasity is an eCommerce analytics platform based in San Diego, founded in 2017.United States$17M
  4. HookitHookit is an AI-powered sponsorship analytics and valuation platform for sports, focused on quantifying and tracking the performanUnited States$17M
  5. junolivejunolive is a community-building software company.United States$10M
  6. ALT Sports DataALT Sports Data is a B2B technology company founded in 2021 and based in Carlsbad, California.United States$10M
  7. Alida BiosciencesAlida Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2020.United States$8.5M
  8. Augur SecurityAugur Security is a cybersecurity company based in San Diego, founded in 2014.United States$7.0M

Cleantech

10 startups · $1.0B raised

  1. Maxwell PowerMaxwell Power is a renewable energy company that installs solar panels.United States$750M
  2. Pathway PowerPathway Power is a utility-scale solar and battery storage developer building a renewable energy value chain.United States$150M
  3. Achates PowerAchates Power specializes in the fields of combustion engine development, clean diesel, and 2-stroke oil control management.United States$96M
  4. Ivy EnergyIvy Energy is a Cleantech brand and multifamily solar billing software platform based in San Diego, California.United States$18M
  5. VECKTAVECKTA is an innovative onsite energy procurement and intelligence platform based in San Diego, California.United States$11M
  6. Frontier Water SystemsFrontier Water Systems is a provider and supplier of water and wastewater works equipment.United States$3.4M
  7. FPFocal Point EnergyFocal Point Energy is the leading manufacturer of solar boilers for commercial and industrial customers in the United States.United States$954K
  8. Powur, PBCPowur, PBC is a 100% virtual residential solar energy company based in the Greater San Diego Area, California.United States$750K

Software

9 startups · $77M raised

  1. TTakeLessonsAcquired by Microsoft (MSFT).United States$29M
  2. WrikeWrike is a work management platform that manages cross-functional work and enables contextual collaboration in a secure environment.United States$26M
  3. RoyaltyShareRoyaltyShare provides web-based royalty processing and reporting solutions for the global entertainment industry.United States$12M
  4. Nocturne LabsPrivacy and UX on EthereumUnited States$6.0M
  5. PlixiPlixi is the leading Instagram growth service allowing users to grow their audience organically, using patented audience growth technology.United States$2.6M
  6. CoachLogixCoachLogix is a cloud-based coaching management suite for professional coaches and talent management departments.United States$1.0M
  7. SlantrangeSlantrange provides comprehensive,highly scalable,and patented crop data system that accurately collects and processes remotely sensed data.United States$800K
  8. OctopartOctopart is a vertical search engine enabling users to discover, compare prices and view the specifications of electronic components.United States$375K

Proptech

8 startups · $228M raised

  1. SDRE HomebuyersSDRE Homebuyers is a real estate investment firm providing property development, property management, and real estate services.United States$150M
  2. SplashCabana Pools provides weekly pool cleaning, pool repair, and equipment installation for residential and commercial pools in CalifoUnited States$40M
  3. Home Bay TechnologiesHome Bay provides a solution that makes residential real estate transactions easier, certain and less expensive.United States$14M
  4. ValcreValcre® is a software development company based in San Diego, California, specializing in appraisal technology for the commercial United States$13M
  5. EquityKeyEquityKey allows homeowners to exchange the possibility of future appreciation for the certainty of cash today.United States$11M
  6. VacayoVacayo is a vacation rental management company that specializes in converting long-term homes into short-term, group-friendly vacaUnited States$1.4M
  7. OFFER1OFFER1 automates the residential real estate offer process from initial creation to contract.United States$351K
  8. JuujboxCollege Storage, Micro-Storage and Reusable Moving BoxesUnited States$300K

Advertising & Adtech

8 startups · $184M raised

  1. TealiumTealium is a provider of customer data orchestration tools aimed to address challenges in online search, marketing, and segment targeting.United States$133M
  2. ImprovadoImprovado is an AI-powered marketing intelligence and analytics platform based in San Diego, California.United States$22M
  3. TiledTiled enables non-developers to create rich, interactive content experiences that perform like native apps or fully coded websites.United States$15M
  4. Underground ElephantUnderground Elephant is a performance marketing and direct response company based in San Diego, California.United States$7.5M
  5. SendlaneUnified email, sms, and reviews for ecommerceUnited States$4.2M
  6. Zesty.ioZesty.io is a robust hybrid & headless content management system (CMS) that enables marketing teams to effortlessly create, previeUnited States$1.9M
  7. TipCityInstant Savings For All You Cravings, TipCity is the smart social media integration platform and mobile application allowing restaUnited States$350K
  8. 15MinutesNOWA Revolutionary Online Talent Competition.United States$200K

Manufacturing

7 startups · $333M raised

  1. WiliotWiliot is a startup based in Caesarea, Israel, with a business development presence in San Diego, US.United States$235M
  2. Daylight SolutionsDaylight Solutions manufactures molecular detection and imaging instruments for diagnostics, homeland security, military and more.United States$31M
  3. Maxwell TechnologiesMaxwell Technologies manufacturing and marketing energy storage and power delivery solutions for automotive.United States$25M
  4. Wildcat Discovery TechnologiesWildcat Discovery Technologies is a developer of materials for the use in batteries.United States$25M
  5. CCrossFiberCrossFiber manufactures all-optical switching modules for fiber networks.United States$16M
  6. Recon-RFRecon-RF designs and manufactures MMICs, integrated microwave assemblies, and RF modules.United States$206K
  7. Muse RoboticsMUSE Robotics is a robotics company based in San Diego, California.United States$120K

How this map is made. Every startup here is based in San Diego 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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