# Top 50 Deep Tech Startups in Los Angeles by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded deep tech startups in Los Angeles, ranked by total funding raised: $6.9B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/deep-tech-startups-los-angeles (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Apex** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/apex) 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* 2022 Los Angeles, United States **$1.1B** last round Oct 2026
- 2 [**FieldAI** FieldAI is the general-purpose brain making robots autonomous in complex, risky, real-world environments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fieldai) FieldAI is the general-purpose brain making robots autonomous in complex, risky, real-world environments. *Founded* - Irvine, United States **$1.1B** last round Oct 2026
- 3 [**Hermeus** Hermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hermeus) Hermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia. *Founded* 2018 El Segundo, United States **$550M** last round Apr 2026
- 4 [**Northwood Space** Northwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication.](https://millionrounds.com/company/northwood-space) Northwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication. *Founded* 2023 Los Angeles, United States **$505M** last round Nov 2026
- 5 [**Skyryse** Skyryse is a private American aviation hardware and software company founded in 2016 and based in El Segundo, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skyryse) Skyryse is a private American aviation hardware and software company founded in 2016 and based in El Segundo, California. *Founded* 2016 Los Angeles, United States **$492M** last round Feb 2026
- 6 [**Varda Space Industries** Varda Space Industries is a private American company based in El Segundo, California, focused on space manufacturing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/varda-space-industries) Varda Space Industries is a private American company based in El Segundo, California, focused on space manufacturing. *Founded* 2021 El Segundo, United States **$438M** last round Oct 2026
- 7 [**Amca** Amca, or the Advanced Manufacturing Company of America, is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing firm based in El Segundo, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amca) Amca, or the Advanced Manufacturing Company of America, is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing firm based in El Segundo, California. *Founded* 2024 El Segundo, United States **$377M** last round May 2026
- 8 [**Neros Technologies** Neros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neros-technologies) Neros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California. *Founded* 2023 Los Angeles, United States **$325M** last round Aug 2026
- 9 [**Sophia Space** Sophia Space Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sophia-space) Sophia Space Inc. *Founded* 2025 Pasadena, United States **$310M** last round Sept 2026
- 10 [**Menlo Micro** Menlo Micro is a semiconductor technology company based in Irvine, California, founded in December 2016 as a spin-out from General Electric.](https://millionrounds.com/company/menlo-micro) Menlo Micro is a semiconductor technology company based in Irvine, California, founded in December 2016 as a spin-out from General Electric. *Founded* 2016 Irvine, United States **$213M** last round Mar 2022
- 11 [**JetZero** JetZero is building the world's first commercial blended wing airplane, which will (literally) reshape aviation forever.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jetzero) JetZero is building the world's first commercial blended wing airplane, which will (literally) reshape aviation forever. *Founded* 2020 Long Beach, United States **$175M** last round Jan 2026
- 12 [**Relativity Space** Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/relativity-space) Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets. *Founded* 2015 Long Beach, United States **$160M** last round Nov 2023
- 13 [**Turion Space** Turion Space is an aerospace and defense company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2021 by a team from SpaceX.](https://millionrounds.com/company/turion-space) Turion Space is an aerospace and defense company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2021 by a team from SpaceX. *Founded* 2021 Irvine, United States **$115M** last round Apr 2026
- 14 [**Cambium** Cambium is an advanced materials company based in California, specializing in high-performance materials for defense, aerospace, and dual-use applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cambium) Cambium is an advanced materials company based in California, specializing in high-performance materials for defense, aerospace, and dual-use applications. *Founded* 2019 El Segundo, United States **$100M** last round Jan 2025
- 15 [**Reflect Orbital** Reflect Orbital is an American space technology company founded in 2021 and based in Hawthorne, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reflect-orbital) Reflect Orbital is an American space technology company founded in 2021 and based in Hawthorne, California. *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$94M** last round Nov 2026
- 16 [**SpinLaunch** SpinLaunch is an aerospace company focused on sending satellites to low-Earth orbit using kinetic energy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spinlaunch) SpinLaunch is an aerospace company focused on sending satellites to low-Earth orbit using kinetic energy. *Founded* 2014 Long Beach, United States **$82M** last round Aug 2025
- 17 [**WiSpry** WiSpry, a fabless semiconductor company, develops RF silicon integrated circuits and components for wireless communication products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wispry) WiSpry, a fabless semiconductor company, develops RF silicon integrated circuits and components for wireless communication products. *Founded* 2002 Irvine, United States **$71M** last round Jul 2014
- 18 [**Terran Orbital** Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of small satellites primarily serving the United States and Allied aerospace and defense industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/terran-orbital) Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of small satellites primarily serving the United States and Allied aerospace and defense industries. *Founded* 2013 Irvine, United States **$69M** last round Sept 2023
- 19 [**Arbor Energy** Arbor Energy is a renewable energy company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arbor-energy) Arbor Energy is a renewable energy company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 El Segundo, United States **$55M** last round Oct 2025
- 20 [**Qolab** Qolab is a quantum hardware company based in Los Angeles, California, with research activities in Madison, Wisconsin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/qolab) Qolab is a quantum hardware company based in Los Angeles, California, with research activities in Madison, Wisconsin. *Founded* 2022 Los Angeles, United States **$54M** last round Jul 2026
- 21 [**Odys Aviation** Odys Aviation is an aerospace and defense company based in Long Beach, California, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/odys-aviation) Odys Aviation is an aerospace and defense company based in Long Beach, California, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2021 Long Beach, United States **$52M** last round Apr 2026
- 22 [**Irvine Sensors Corporation** Irvine Sensors Corporation is a California-based company specializing in sensor systems, particularly in advanced imaging, video analytics, and intelligent sens](https://millionrounds.com/company/irvine-sensors-corporation) Irvine Sensors Corporation is a California-based company specializing in sensor systems, particularly in advanced imaging, video analytics, and intelligent sens *Founded* 2013 Irvine, United States **$42M** last round Nov 2013
- 23 [**Embodied** Embodied is an artificial intelligence company that develops companion robots.](https://millionrounds.com/company/embodied) Embodied is an artificial intelligence company that develops companion robots. *Founded* 2016 Pasadena, United States **$41M** last round Nov 2022
- 24 [**Movandi** Movandi is a semiconductor and systems innovator focused on next-generation wireless communications, particularly in 5G millimeter-wave (mmWave) technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/movandi) Movandi is a semiconductor and systems innovator focused on next-generation wireless communications, particularly in 5G millimeter-wave (mmWave) technology. *Founded* 2016 Irvine, United States **$40M** last round Oct 2025
- 25 [**Matter Intelligence** Matter Intelligence is a deep-tech startup founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/matter-intelligence) Matter Intelligence is a deep-tech startup founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California. *Founded* 2023 El Segundo, United States **$36M** last round Apr 2026
- 26 [**Furientis** Furientis is a defense technology startup based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2025.](https://millionrounds.com/company/furientis) Furientis is a defense technology startup based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2025. *Founded* 2025 El Segundo, United States **$30M** last round Oct 2026
- 27 [**Agile Energy** Agile Energy Advisors, LLC is an engineering and technical advisory company that specializes in the energy industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agile-energy) Agile Energy Advisors, LLC is an engineering and technical advisory company that specializes in the energy industry. *Founded* 2004 Los Angeles, United States **$26M** last round Jun 2011
- 28 [**Hybron** Hybron is a company that focus on composites manufacturing technology that develops composite parts, particularly for industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hybron) Hybron is a company that focus on composites manufacturing technology that develops composite parts, particularly for industries. *Founded* - El Segundo, United States **$25M** last round Apr 2026
- 29 [**Monk** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/monk) 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* 1986 Los Angeles, United States **$25M** last round May 2026
- 30 [**Happiest Baby** Happiest Baby creates smart technology to help parents succeed at their most important job, raising healthy, happy children](https://millionrounds.com/company/happiest-baby) Happiest Baby creates smart technology to help parents succeed at their most important job, raising healthy, happy children *Founded* 2016 Los Angeles, United States **$23M** last round Dec 2018
- 31 [**ABL Space Systems** ABL Space Systems specializes in building rockets to launch satellites.](https://millionrounds.com/company/abl-space-systems) ABL Space Systems specializes in building rockets to launch satellites. *Founded* 2017 El Segundo, United States **$20M** last round Apr 2024
- 32 [**Morpheus Space** Morpheus Space is an innovative manufacturer of electric propulsion systems tailored for the New Space industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/morpheus-space) Morpheus Space is an innovative manufacturer of electric propulsion systems tailored for the New Space industry. *Founded* 2018 El Segundo, United States **$15M** last round Feb 2026
- 33 [**Advanced Analogic Technologies** Advanced Analogic Technologies Incorporated (AATI), or AnalogicTech, develops advanced semiconductor system solutions that play a key role](https://millionrounds.com/company/advanced-analogic-technologies) Advanced Analogic Technologies Incorporated (AATI), or AnalogicTech, develops advanced semiconductor system solutions that play a key role *Founded* 1997 Irvine, United States **$15M** last round Jan 2004
- 34 [**Mayman Aerospace** Mayman Aerospace develops dual-use VTOL aircraft, focusing on the RAZOR for civilian and military applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mayman-aerospace) Mayman Aerospace develops dual-use VTOL aircraft, focusing on the RAZOR for civilian and military applications. *Founded* - Long Beach, United States **$12M** last round Jan 2022
- 35 [**BlueQubit** BlueQubit is a quantum software platform that offers software library for enterprise, defense, and academic customers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bluequbit) BlueQubit is a quantum software platform that offers software library for enterprise, defense, and academic customers. *Founded* - Los Angeles, United States **$12M** last round Jul 2026
- 36 [**Endeavor Optical Networks** Endeavor Optical Networks is a space communications startup building laser-based satellite links.](https://millionrounds.com/company/endeavor-optical-networks) Endeavor Optical Networks is a space communications startup building laser-based satellite links. *Founded* - Culver City, United States **$11M** last round Aug 2026
- 37 [**Virgin Orbit** Virgin Orbit focuses on providing launch services for small satellites.](https://millionrounds.com/company/virgin-orbit) Virgin Orbit focuses on providing launch services for small satellites. *Founded* 2017 Long Beach, United States **$10M** last round Feb 2023
- 38 [**Auriga Space** Next-generation space launch company providing efficient, clean and flexible transport to space](https://millionrounds.com/company/auriga-space) Next-generation space launch company providing efficient, clean and flexible transport to space *Founded* 2023 Los Angeles, United States **$9.6M** last round Jul 2025
- 39 [**Argo Space** Argo Space is a U.S.-based aerospace company founded in 2022 by former SpaceX engineers Robert, Ryan, and Kirby Carlisle.](https://millionrounds.com/company/argo-space) Argo Space is a U.S.-based aerospace company founded in 2022 by former SpaceX engineers Robert, Ryan, and Kirby Carlisle. *Founded* 2022 El Segundo, United States **$7.9M** last round Oct 2024
- 40 [**Proteus Space** Proteus Space is an aerospace and defense startup based in Los Angeles, California, founded in May 2021 by David Kervin and Andrew Shapiro.](https://millionrounds.com/company/proteus-space) Proteus Space is an aerospace and defense startup based in Los Angeles, California, founded in May 2021 by David Kervin and Andrew Shapiro. *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$6.1M** last round Mar 2025
- 41 [**Odysee** Odysee is a video sharing site, and a LBRY blockchain frontend.](https://millionrounds.com/company/odysee) Odysee is a video sharing site, and a LBRY blockchain frontend. *Founded* 2020 Santa Monica, United States **$5.8M** last round Oct 2024
- 42 [**GeoOptics** GeoOptics, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/geooptics) GeoOptics, Inc. *Founded* 2006 Pasadena, United States **$5.2M** last round Feb 2015
- 43 [**Charter Space** Charter Space is a privately held space technology and fintech company founded in 2021, based in El Segundo, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/charter-space) Charter Space is a privately held space technology and fintech company founded in 2021, based in El Segundo, California. *Founded* 2021 El Segundo, United States **$5.0M** last round Oct 2026
- 44 [**Slingshot Aerospace** Slingshot Aerospace builds space data, analytics, and simulation solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/slingshot-aerospace) Slingshot Aerospace builds space data, analytics, and simulation solutions. *Founded* 2017 El Segundo, United States **$4.8M** last round Sept 2025
- 45 [**Airhart Aeronautics** Airhart Aeronautics is an aviation startup based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded by former SpaceX engineer Nikita Ermoshkin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/airhart-aeronautics) Airhart Aeronautics is an aviation startup based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded by former SpaceX engineer Nikita Ermoshkin. *Founded* 2022 Long Beach, United States **$4.6M** last round Oct 2025
- 46 [**Continuum Space Systems** Continuum Space Systems is a Pasadena, California-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/continuum-space-systems) Continuum Space Systems is a Pasadena, California-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Pasadena, United States **$3.0M** last round Jun 2023
- 47 [**Flightwave Aerospace Systems** Flightwave Aerospace Systems designs and develops an aerial data collection in hard to reach places.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flightwave-aerospace-systems) Flightwave Aerospace Systems designs and develops an aerial data collection in hard to reach places. *Founded* 2014 Santa Monica, United States **$1.9M** last round Sept 2024
- 48 [**ExLabs** ExLabs is an aerospace company that focuses on developing infrastructure for resource utilization in aerospace and defense technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/exlabs) ExLabs is an aerospace company that focuses on developing infrastructure for resource utilization in aerospace and defense technologies. *Founded* 2023 Long Beach, United States **$1.8M** last round Mar 2025
- 49 [**The SMART Tire Company** The Smart Tire Company manufactures the first airless, high-performance, fuel-efficient, and environmentally friendly tires.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-smart-tire-company) The Smart Tire Company manufactures the first airless, high-performance, fuel-efficient, and environmentally friendly tires. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$1.3M** last round Apr 2022
- 50 [**Viridian Space** Viridian Space develops a propulsion technology intended to use oxygen to stay in ultra-low earth orbit.](https://millionrounds.com/company/viridian-space) Viridian Space develops a propulsion technology intended to use oxygen to stay in ultra-low earth orbit. *Founded* 2021 Culver City, United States **$517K** last round Nov 2025

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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