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Deep tech startups in Los Angeles

53 deep tech startups in Los Angeles have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $6.9B between them.

$6.9Braised by these 50
53on our record in all
Apexraised the most
  1. 1ApexIan Cinnamon, CEO, and Max Benassi, CTO, founded Apex in 2022 to solve one of the space industry's biggest challenges: the satellite production bottleneck.

    Ian Cinnamon, CEO, and Max Benassi, CTO, founded Apex in 2022 to solve one of the space industry's biggest challenges: the satellite production bottleneck.

    Founded 2022Los Angeles, United States$1.1Blast round Oct 2026
  2. 2FieldAIFieldAI is the general-purpose brain making robots autonomous in complex, risky, real-world environments.

    FieldAI is the general-purpose brain making robots autonomous in complex, risky, real-world environments.

    Founded -Irvine, United States$1.1Blast round Oct 2026
  3. 3HermeusHermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia.

    Hermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia.

    Founded 2018El Segundo, United States$550Mlast round Apr 2026
  4. 4Northwood SpaceNorthwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication.

    Northwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication.

    Founded 2023Los Angeles, United States$505Mlast round Nov 2026
  5. 5SkyryseSkyryse is a private American aviation hardware and software company founded in 2016 and based in El Segundo, California.

    Skyryse is a private American aviation hardware and software company founded in 2016 and based in El Segundo, California.

    Founded 2016Los Angeles, United States$492Mlast round Feb 2026
  6. 6Varda Space IndustriesVarda Space Industries is a private American company based in El Segundo, California, focused on space manufacturing.

    Varda Space Industries is a private American company based in El Segundo, California, focused on space manufacturing.

    Founded 2021El Segundo, United States$438Mlast round Oct 2026
  7. 7AmcaAmca, or the Advanced Manufacturing Company of America, is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing firm based in El Segundo, California.

    Amca, or the Advanced Manufacturing Company of America, is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing firm based in El Segundo, California.

    Founded 2024El Segundo, United States$377Mlast round May 2026
  8. 8Neros TechnologiesNeros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.

    Neros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.

    Founded 2023Los Angeles, United States$325Mlast round Aug 2026
  9. 9Sophia SpaceSophia Space Inc.

    Sophia Space Inc.

    Founded 2025Pasadena, United States$310Mlast round Sept 2026
  10. 10Menlo MicroMenlo Micro is a semiconductor technology company based in Irvine, California, founded in December 2016 as a spin-out from General Electric.

    Menlo Micro is a semiconductor technology company based in Irvine, California, founded in December 2016 as a spin-out from General Electric.

    Founded 2016Irvine, United States$213Mlast round Mar 2022
  11. 11JetZeroJetZero is building the world's first commercial blended wing airplane, which will (literally) reshape aviation forever.

    JetZero is building the world's first commercial blended wing airplane, which will (literally) reshape aviation forever.

    Founded 2020Long Beach, United States$175Mlast round Jan 2026
  12. 12Relativity SpaceRelativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.

    Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.

    Founded 2015Long Beach, United States$160Mlast round Nov 2023
  13. 13Turion SpaceTurion Space is an aerospace and defense company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2021 by a team from SpaceX.

    Turion Space is an aerospace and defense company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2021 by a team from SpaceX.

    Founded 2021Irvine, United States$115Mlast round Apr 2026
  14. 14CambiumCambium is an advanced materials company based in California, specializing in high-performance materials for defense, aerospace, and dual-use applications.

    Cambium is an advanced materials company based in California, specializing in high-performance materials for defense, aerospace, and dual-use applications.

    Founded 2019El Segundo, United States$100Mlast round Jan 2025
  15. 15Reflect OrbitalReflect Orbital is an American space technology company founded in 2021 and based in Hawthorne, California.

    Reflect Orbital is an American space technology company founded in 2021 and based in Hawthorne, California.

    Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$94Mlast round Nov 2026
  16. 16SpinLaunchSpinLaunch is an aerospace company focused on sending satellites to low-Earth orbit using kinetic energy.

    SpinLaunch is an aerospace company focused on sending satellites to low-Earth orbit using kinetic energy.

    Founded 2014Long Beach, United States$82Mlast round Aug 2025
  17. 17WiSpryWiSpry, a fabless semiconductor company, develops RF silicon integrated circuits and components for wireless communication products.

    WiSpry, a fabless semiconductor company, develops RF silicon integrated circuits and components for wireless communication products.

    Founded 2002Irvine, United States$71Mlast round Jul 2014
  18. 18Terran OrbitalTerran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of small satellites primarily serving the United States and Allied aerospace and defense industries.

    Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of small satellites primarily serving the United States and Allied aerospace and defense industries.

    Founded 2013Irvine, United States$69Mlast round Sept 2023
  19. 19Arbor EnergyArbor Energy is a renewable energy company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2022.

    Arbor Energy is a renewable energy company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2022.

    Founded 2022El Segundo, United States$55Mlast round Oct 2025
  20. 20QolabQolab is a quantum hardware company based in Los Angeles, California, with research activities in Madison, Wisconsin.

    Qolab is a quantum hardware company based in Los Angeles, California, with research activities in Madison, Wisconsin.

    Founded 2022Los Angeles, United States$54Mlast round Jul 2026
  21. 21Odys AviationOdys Aviation is an aerospace and defense company based in Long Beach, California, founded in 2019.

    Odys Aviation is an aerospace and defense company based in Long Beach, California, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2021Long Beach, United States$52Mlast round Apr 2026
  22. 22Irvine Sensors CorporationIrvine Sensors Corporation is a California-based company specializing in sensor systems, particularly in advanced imaging, video analytics, and intelligent sens

    Irvine Sensors Corporation is a California-based company specializing in sensor systems, particularly in advanced imaging, video analytics, and intelligent sens

    Founded 2013Irvine, United States$42Mlast round Nov 2013
  23. 23EmbodiedEmbodied is an artificial intelligence company that develops companion robots.

    Embodied is an artificial intelligence company that develops companion robots.

    Founded 2016Pasadena, United States$41Mlast round Nov 2022
  24. 24MovandiMovandi is a semiconductor and systems innovator focused on next-generation wireless communications, particularly in 5G millimeter-wave (mmWave) technology.

    Movandi is a semiconductor and systems innovator focused on next-generation wireless communications, particularly in 5G millimeter-wave (mmWave) technology.

    Founded 2016Irvine, United States$40Mlast round Oct 2025
  25. 25Matter IntelligenceMatter Intelligence is a deep-tech startup founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.

    Matter Intelligence is a deep-tech startup founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.

    Founded 2023El Segundo, United States$36Mlast round Apr 2026
  26. 26FurientisFurientis is a defense technology startup based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2025.

    Furientis is a defense technology startup based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2025.

    Founded 2025El Segundo, United States$30Mlast round Oct 2026
  27. 27Agile EnergyAgile Energy Advisors, LLC is an engineering and technical advisory company that specializes in the energy industry.

    Agile Energy Advisors, LLC is an engineering and technical advisory company that specializes in the energy industry.

    Founded 2004Los Angeles, United States$26Mlast round Jun 2011
  28. 28HybronHybron is a company that focus on composites manufacturing technology that develops composite parts, particularly for industries.

    Hybron is a company that focus on composites manufacturing technology that develops composite parts, particularly for industries.

    Founded -El Segundo, United States$25Mlast round Apr 2026
  29. 29MonkCreators of Monk: the Mobile Magazine, inventors of dashboard publishing, pioneers of the mobile office, publishers of Mad Monks' Guides, Monk on Playboy, and much more.

    Creators of Monk: the Mobile Magazine, inventors of dashboard publishing, pioneers of the mobile office, publishers of Mad Monks' Guides, Monk on Playboy, and much more.

    Founded 1986Los Angeles, United States$25Mlast round May 2026
  30. 30Happiest BabyHappiest Baby creates smart technology to help parents succeed at their most important job, raising healthy, happy children

    Happiest Baby creates smart technology to help parents succeed at their most important job, raising healthy, happy children

    Founded 2016Los Angeles, United States$23Mlast round Dec 2018
  31. 31ABL Space SystemsABL Space Systems specializes in building rockets to launch satellites.

    ABL Space Systems specializes in building rockets to launch satellites.

    Founded 2017El Segundo, United States$20Mlast round Apr 2024
  32. 32Morpheus SpaceMorpheus Space is an innovative manufacturer of electric propulsion systems tailored for the New Space industry.

    Morpheus Space is an innovative manufacturer of electric propulsion systems tailored for the New Space industry.

    Founded 2018El Segundo, United States$15Mlast round Feb 2026
  33. 33Advanced Analogic TechnologiesAdvanced Analogic Technologies Incorporated (AATI), or AnalogicTech, develops advanced semiconductor system solutions that play a key role

    Advanced Analogic Technologies Incorporated (AATI), or AnalogicTech, develops advanced semiconductor system solutions that play a key role

    Founded 1997Irvine, United States$15Mlast round Jan 2004
  34. 34Mayman AerospaceMayman Aerospace develops dual-use VTOL aircraft, focusing on the RAZOR for civilian and military applications.

    Mayman Aerospace develops dual-use VTOL aircraft, focusing on the RAZOR for civilian and military applications.

    Founded -Long Beach, United States$12Mlast round Jan 2022
  35. 35BlueQubitBlueQubit is a quantum software platform that offers software library for enterprise, defense, and academic customers.

    BlueQubit is a quantum software platform that offers software library for enterprise, defense, and academic customers.

    Founded -Los Angeles, United States$12Mlast round Jul 2026
  36. 36Endeavor Optical NetworksEndeavor Optical Networks is a space communications startup building laser-based satellite links.

    Endeavor Optical Networks is a space communications startup building laser-based satellite links.

    Founded -Culver City, United States$11Mlast round Aug 2026
  37. 37Virgin OrbitVirgin Orbit focuses on providing launch services for small satellites.

    Virgin Orbit focuses on providing launch services for small satellites.

    Founded 2017Long Beach, United States$10Mlast round Feb 2023
  38. 38Auriga SpaceNext-generation space launch company providing efficient, clean and flexible transport to space

    Next-generation space launch company providing efficient, clean and flexible transport to space

    Founded 2023Los Angeles, United States$9.6Mlast round Jul 2025
  39. 39Argo SpaceArgo Space is a U.S.-based aerospace company founded in 2022 by former SpaceX engineers Robert, Ryan, and Kirby Carlisle.

    Argo Space is a U.S.-based aerospace company founded in 2022 by former SpaceX engineers Robert, Ryan, and Kirby Carlisle.

    Founded 2022El Segundo, United States$7.9Mlast round Oct 2024
  40. 40Proteus SpaceProteus Space is an aerospace and defense startup based in Los Angeles, California, founded in May 2021 by David Kervin and Andrew Shapiro.

    Proteus Space is an aerospace and defense startup based in Los Angeles, California, founded in May 2021 by David Kervin and Andrew Shapiro.

    Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$6.1Mlast round Mar 2025
  41. 41OdyseeOdysee is a video sharing site, and a LBRY blockchain frontend.

    Odysee is a video sharing site, and a LBRY blockchain frontend.

    Founded 2020Santa Monica, United States$5.8Mlast round Oct 2024
  42. 42GeoOpticsGeoOptics, Inc.

    GeoOptics, Inc.

    Founded 2006Pasadena, United States$5.2Mlast round Feb 2015
  43. 43Charter SpaceCharter Space is a privately held space technology and fintech company founded in 2021, based in El Segundo, California.

    Charter Space is a privately held space technology and fintech company founded in 2021, based in El Segundo, California.

    Founded 2021El Segundo, United States$5.0Mlast round Oct 2026
  44. 44Slingshot AerospaceSlingshot Aerospace builds space data, analytics, and simulation solutions.

    Slingshot Aerospace builds space data, analytics, and simulation solutions.

    Founded 2017El Segundo, United States$4.8Mlast round Sept 2025
  45. 45Airhart AeronauticsAirhart Aeronautics is an aviation startup based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded by former SpaceX engineer Nikita Ermoshkin.

    Airhart Aeronautics is an aviation startup based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded by former SpaceX engineer Nikita Ermoshkin.

    Founded 2022Long Beach, United States$4.6Mlast round Oct 2025
  46. 46Continuum Space SystemsContinuum Space Systems is a Pasadena, California-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company founded in 2021.

    Continuum Space Systems is a Pasadena, California-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company founded in 2021.

    Founded 2021Pasadena, United States$3.0Mlast round Jun 2023
  47. 47Flightwave Aerospace SystemsFlightwave Aerospace Systems designs and develops an aerial data collection in hard to reach places.

    Flightwave Aerospace Systems designs and develops an aerial data collection in hard to reach places.

    Founded 2014Santa Monica, United States$1.9Mlast round Sept 2024
  48. 48ExLabsExLabs is an aerospace company that focuses on developing infrastructure for resource utilization in aerospace and defense technologies.

    ExLabs is an aerospace company that focuses on developing infrastructure for resource utilization in aerospace and defense technologies.

    Founded 2023Long Beach, United States$1.8Mlast round Mar 2025
  49. 49The SMART Tire CompanyThe Smart Tire Company manufactures the first airless, high-performance, fuel-efficient, and environmentally friendly tires.

    The Smart Tire Company manufactures the first airless, high-performance, fuel-efficient, and environmentally friendly tires.

    Founded 2020Los Angeles, United States$1.3Mlast round Apr 2022
  50. 50Viridian SpaceViridian Space develops a propulsion technology intended to use oxygen to stay in ultra-low earth orbit.

    Viridian Space develops a propulsion technology intended to use oxygen to stay in ultra-low earth orbit.

    Founded 2021Culver City, United States$517Klast round Nov 2025
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