Ecosystem map · Santa Monica

Santa Monica startup ecosystem map

131 startups based in Santa Monica that have raised money in rounds we track, grouped by their main sector. Together they have raised $3.9B; AI is the biggest sector, with 20 companies.

131startups on the map
12sectors
$3.9Braised between them
Entertainmentmost funded sector

AI

20

IT Services

17

Entertainment

13

Internet

12

Fintech

10

Media

10

E-commerce

9

Software

9

Foodtech

9

Advertising & Adtech

8

Gaming

8

Web3 & Crypto

6

Segment by segment

AI

20 startups · $388M raised

  1. HeadspaceHeadspace specializes in providing mental healthcare, including coaching therapy and psychiatry, as well as meditation mindfulness tools.United States$139M
  2. BuildOPsBuildOps is a veteran-owned technology company founded in 2018 in Los Angeles.United States$133M
  3. LiveControlLiveControl is a media production company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in cloud-based remote video production.United States$30M
  4. FINNYFinny is a perfect tool to engage with your child and make device time more productive.United States$21M
  5. binarlyBINARLY is a U.S.-based cybersecurity company founded in 2021, specializing in firmware and software supply chain security.United States$11M
  6. Vault AIVault AI is a B2B artificial intelligence and machine learning company founded in 2015, based in Santa Monica, California, with opUnited States$8.0M
  7. Bonsai HealthBonsai Health is an AI-led healthcare firm that helps in reducing the workloads of staffs and provide better patient outcome.United States$7.0M
  8. Oxen AIOxen AI develops a platform for managing machine learning datasets.United States$6.7M

IT Services

17 startups · $65M raised

  1. RGM GroupRGM Group is a privately held interactive media firm based in Venice, California, with additional offices in New York City, San FrUnited States$21M
  2. FormspringFormspring.me is a social media network for sharing interesting information and personal responses.United States$14M
  3. DataheroDataHero is a leading cloud business intelligence software platform that specializes in data visualization and data dashboards.United States$10M
  4. TapatalkTapatalk is a mobile-first social platform that connects enthusiasts around shared interests and hobbies by aggregating online forUnited States$5.8M
  5. LifecrowdLifecrowd is an online social marketplace based in Santa Monica, California, that connects people through local offline experiences.United States$5.0M
  6. WorkastWorkast is an AI-driven task and project management platform designed for growing businesses.United States$1.9M
  7. TriptrottingTriptrotting connects travelers with locals, based on the interests and personalities, using a proprietary matching engine.United States$1.8M
  8. truBrainTruBrain is a functional food and beverage brand based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2012.United States$1.4M

Entertainment

13 startups · $1.1B raised

  1. Paramount Skydance CorporationParamount Skydance is a media company that creates elevated, event-level entertainment for global audiences.United States$1.0B
  2. SongtradrSongtradr is the largest B2B music licensing marketplace, connecting over 500,000 artists, songwriters, and rights owners from 190United States$86M
  3. Cinq MusicCinq is a record label and music distribution company that provides rights management and brand management services.United States$20M
  4. GammaTimeGammaTime is a premium micro-drama streaming platform tailored for American audiences.United States$14M
  5. The Mother CompanyThe Mother Company is guided by the mission to "Help Parents Raise Good People." Our multiple award-winning shows and books not onUnited States$3.8M
  6. tractrac is an artist monetization and music distribution company based in Los Angeles, California.United States$2.5M
  7. Film FreshFilm Fresh is the last independently owned and operated online film store catering to all movie tastes.United States$2.0M
  8. Unreel.meUnreel is a California-based distribution platform that allows content creators to stream video.United States$1.5M

Internet

12 startups · $726M raised

  1. IkariaIkaria is an online platform that helps you to engage with your community.United States$345M
  2. Atom TicketsAtom Tickets is a social movie ticketing company based in Santa Monica, California.United States$110M
  3. TastemadeTastemade is a media company that engages a global audience on all major digital, mobile, and streaming television platforms.United States$75M
  4. BeachMintBeachMint is a social commerce company that offers celebrity curated products online.United States$75M
  5. GoopGoop is a wellness and lifestyle brand founded in September 2008 by actress Gwyneth Paltrow, based in Santa Monica, California.United States$50M
  6. Pray.comPray.com is a faith-based technology platform and social impact company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Westlake Village, California.United States$34M
  7. Happy ReturnsHappy Returns provides return solutions for leading online and omni-channel retailers.United States$15M
  8. Reaction CommerceReaction Commerce is an open and real-time commerce platform for modern retailers.United States$11M

Fintech

10 startups · $145M raised

  1. Turbine FinanceTurbine Finance focuses on providing liquidity solutions for venture funds and their investors.United States$100M
  2. HMBradleyHMBradley is a digital banking platform that develops programs to reward savers.United States$16M
  3. PayEnginePayEngine is an embedded, white-label payments platform tailored for vertical SaaS companies.United States$10M
  4. Grow CreditGrow Credit is a fintech company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2018.United States$10M
  5. IvellaIvella is a fintech startup based in Santa Monica, California, that focuses on developing banking and financial products for couples.United States$3.5M
  6. DomusoDomuso is a fintech company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2014.United States$3.1M
  7. StockrExisting online investment resources provide stock quotes, press releases, and company profiles, but generally lack the social tooUnited States$1.5M
  8. CHER®Cher ® is a Santa Monica, California-based real estate and mortgage brokerage founded in 2019.United States$640K

Media

10 startups · $144M raised

  1. Whip MediaWhip Media is a SaaS and data intelligence company based in Santa Monica, California.United States$50M
  2. Religion of SportsReligion of Sports is a global media company and studio founded in 2017 by NFL legends Tom Brady and Michael Strahan, along with fUnited States$50M
  3. GreenflyGreenfly is a software platform that automates the continuous flow of short-form digital media for sports organizations.United States$29M
  4. ThisNextThisNext is a social commerce site where people recommend their favorite products so others can discover what's best to buy online.United States$8.7M
  5. StarNews MobileStarNews Mobile is an African-owned media-tech company that focuses on transforming the creator economy in Africa.United States$3.0M
  6. Terra Matrix MediaTerra Matrix Media is a performance-based marketing organization.United States$1.6M
  7. DDreamParkDreamPark is revolutionizing the theme park experience by creating the downloadable mixed-reality theme park platform.United States$1.1M
  8. StreamupStreamup is a fun way to watch, chat with, and support your favorite musicians.United States$370K

E-commerce

9 startups · $839M raised

  1. ZipRecruiterZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace and a NYSE-listed company (ZIP).United States$769M
  2. BloomNationBloomNation is an online floral marketplace founded in 2011, connecting consumers with over 3,500 independent local florists acrosUnited States$18M
  3. Arrive RecommerceArrive Recommerce, Inc., based in Santa Monica, California, is a technology and logistics company focused on reducing waste in theUnited States$16M
  4. HomelisterHomeLister is a real estate technology startup based in Santa Monica, founded in 2015.United States$10M
  5. OuterOuter is a Santa Monica-based outdoor furniture brand founded in 2017.United States$8.0M
  6. BezelBezel is a technology marketplace that focuses on buying and selling watches.United States$8.0M
  7. Vow To Be ChicVow To Be Chic is a rent designer for bridesmaid and little white dresses for wedding related events.United States$7.5M
  8. VendyVendy is marketplace built around SaaS software for the vending industry.United States$1.2M

Software

9 startups · $151M raised

  1. HuluHulu is the leading premium streaming service offering live and on-demand TV and movies, with and without commercials, both in andUnited States$100M
  2. BBrighter.comBrighter creates an online marketplace that allows members to compare dentists by price and reputation.United States$28M
  3. Attend, Inc.Attend is transforming the way Marketing and Sales teams approach in-person interactions at events.United States$5.6M
  4. ConnexityConnexity is a digital advertising company that works with merchants to determine which product offerings to put on publishers’ websites.United States$5.0M
  5. QualarooQualaroo is a SaaS-based customer feedback tool that helps companies target customers over multiple channels to collect contextual insights.United States$5.0M
  6. TeleFlipTeleflip develops technologies that deliver emails to users' cell phones.United States$4.9M
  7. Doctor EvidenceDoctor Evidence offers full analytics of humanistic and economic published data and patient outcomes in a transparent software environment.United States$1.5M
  8. Team(You)Team(You) is an innovative incentive program designed to increase student participation and advanced learning, in school.United States$500K

Foodtech

9 startups · $97M raised

  1. Future FarmFuture Farm Provides Supply of Plant-Based Food.United States$58M
  2. Sprinter SpiritsSprinter Spirits is a vodka soda made with real fruit juice, premium vodka, and sparkling water.United States$10M
  3. Final Boss SourFinal Boss Sour is a gaming-themed sour candy brand that specializes in all-natural snacks made from real dried fruits like cranbeUnited States$8.0M
  4. ICONIC ProteinHi, we’re ICONIC.United States$8.0M
  5. Yo EggYo Egg is a food technology company based in Los Angeles, founded in 2019 and launching commercial operations in 2021.United States$5.0M
  6. FSFamily StyleFamily Style's enlightened kitchens produces chef-driven virtual restaurant concepts delivering convenience and crave-ability for consumers.United States$3.2M
  7. Rogue protein snacksRogue protein snacks is a high-protein snack company offering chips and puffs.United States$2.5M
  8. BarnanaBarnana provides innovative, healthier, delicious, banana-based snacks.United States$1.4M

Advertising & Adtech

8 startups · $49M raised

  1. GumGumGumGum is an Artificial Intelligence company that uses machine learning to extract value from digital content.United States$37M
  2. PathmaticsPathmatics is a marketing platform that gives visibility to the digital ad performance of brands, their competitors, and entire industries.United States$4.7M
  3. Panorama AIPanorama AI is a B2B SaaS company based in Santa Monica, founded in 2022.United States$4.0M
  4. Dimension StudiosDimension Studios is a full-stack AI platform tailored for social commerce, specifically for brands and agencies on TikTok.United States$1.6M
  5. AdVolumeAdVolume is a mobile app and game advertising company.United States$1.2M
  6. Five DeltaMobile usage represents almost 15% of people's media-consuming time, but less than 5% of US media spend is in mobile, and worldwidUnited States$300K
  7. CCornerBlueCornerBlue is a performance-based mobile marketing company and mobile affiliate network providing services for advertisers.United States$300K
  8. Fan AppzFan Appz is an advertising and marketing company based in Santa Monica, California.United States$25K

Gaming

8 startups · $83M raised

  1. MobcrushMobcrush is a technology and entertainment company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2014 by industry veterans.United States$36M
  2. Thatgamecompanythatgamecompany is an independent video game development studio based in Santa Monica, California.United States$13M
  3. XfireXfire is a gaming software company that has been a key player in enhancing the online gaming experience since its founding in 2002.United States$12M
  4. PopdogPopdogTM is a technology and services company focused on fixing core problems in the esports and live streaming industry.United States$9.0M
  5. Sprocket GamesSprocket Games was a game development studio founded in 2022 by experienced professionals from Riot Games, Obsidian, Google, and CCP Games.United States$5.0M
  6. Network NextNetwork Next is a cloud software developer to assist network traffic while gaming.United States$4.4M
  7. eSports OneEsports One is an esports data, analytics, and fantasy platform company based in Santa Monica, California.United States$3.0M
  8. PlaysinoPlaysino, Inc.United States$1.5M

Web3 & Crypto

6 startups · $47M raised

  1. CreatorDAOCreatorDAO is a decentralized community that invests in creators by providing capital, technology, and operational support.United States$20M
  2. Dust LabsDust Labs is a technology company focused on providing software solutions for NFT (Non-Fungible Token) communities.United States$7.0M
  3. AztecoAzteco is a global fintech startup based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2020.United States$6.0M
  4. UnblockableUnblockable empowers sports fans to buy, sell, and use blockchain based digital collectibles of individual athletes.United States$5.0M
  5. NucleoNucleo will promote the adoption of blockchain technologies that protect user privacy.United States$4.8M
  6. BlockusBlockus is a venture-backed platform founded in 2022, based in Santa Monica, California, with additional locations in Miami and SaUnited States$4.0M

How this map is made. Every startup here is based in Santa Monica 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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