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Healthcare startups in San Diego

81 healthcare startups in San Diego have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $6.5B between them.

$6.5Braised by these 50
81on our record in all
Avidity Biosciencesraised the most
  1. 1Avidity BiosciencesSynapse Energy Economics is a consulting firm providing economic and policy analysis for the electric power sector.

    Synapse Energy Economics is a consulting firm providing economic and policy analysis for the electric power sector.

    Founded 2012San Diego, United States$790Mlast round Sept 2025
  2. 2ErascaErasca is a developer of oncology drugs intended to provide precision oncology options.

    Erasca is a developer of oncology drugs intended to provide precision oncology options.

    Founded 2018San Diego, United States$739Mlast round Jul 2026
  3. 3Viking TherapeuticsViking Therapeutics is developing novel therapeutics for patients suffering from metabolic and endocrine disorders.

    Viking Therapeutics is developing novel therapeutics for patients suffering from metabolic and endocrine disorders.

    Founded 2012San Diego, United States$635Mlast round Feb 2024
  4. 4Gossamer BioGossamer Bio is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel and differentiated therapeutic products.

    Gossamer Bio is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel and differentiated therapeutic products.

    Founded 2015San Diego, United States$567Mlast round Sept 2026
  5. 5Cidara TherapeuticsCidara Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in the fields of healthcare and therapeutics.

    Cidara Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in the fields of healthcare and therapeutics.

    Founded 2012San Diego, United States$463Mlast round Oct 2025
  6. 6Poseida TherapeuticsPoseida Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company utilizing gene engineering capabilities to develop targeted therapeutics.

    Poseida Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company utilizing gene engineering capabilities to develop targeted therapeutics.

    Founded 2014San Diego, United States$217Mlast round Aug 2023
  7. 7GenomaticaGenomatica manufactures sustainable chemicals from renewable feedstocks.

    Genomatica manufactures sustainable chemicals from renewable feedstocks.

    Founded 2000San Diego, United States$203Mlast round Oct 2018
  8. 8Element BiosciencesElement Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, founded in 2017 by former Illumina scientists.

    Element Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, founded in 2017 by former Illumina scientists.

    Founded 2017San Diego, United States$190Mlast round Jun 2026
  9. 9ViaCyteViaCyte is a cellular therapy and regenerative medicine company based in San Diego, California.

    ViaCyte is a cellular therapy and regenerative medicine company based in San Diego, California.

    Founded -San Diego, United States$188Mlast round Nov 2018
  10. 10Epic SciencesEpic Sciences is a diagnostics company improving cancer management by providing real-time biopsy material to guide personalized medicine.

    Epic Sciences is a diagnostics company improving cancer management by providing real-time biopsy material to guide personalized medicine.

    Founded 2008San Diego, United States$165Mlast round Apr 2023
  11. 11Engrail TherapeuticsEngrail Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2019.

    Engrail Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019San Diego, United States$157Mlast round Mar 2024
  12. 12Suneva MedicalSuneva Medical, Inc.

    Suneva Medical, Inc.

    Founded 2009San Diego, United States$155Mlast round Jun 2016
  13. 13Sidewinder TherapeuticsSidewinder Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that offers life-saving therapies for cancer and rare diseases.

    Sidewinder Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that offers life-saving therapies for cancer and rare diseases.

    Founded 2023San Diego, United States$137Mlast round Apr 2026
  14. 14Aspen NeuroscienceAspen Neuroscience is a biotechnology company that specializes in personalized cell therapies.

    Aspen Neuroscience is a biotechnology company that specializes in personalized cell therapies.

    Founded 2018San Diego, United States$122Mlast round Nov 2025
  15. 15BiolinqBiolinq is a private healthcare technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2012.

    Biolinq is a private healthcare technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2012.

    Founded 2012San Diego, United States$115Mlast round Mar 2025
  16. 16Reneo PharmaceuticalsReneo Pharmaceuticals is an operator of a pharmaceutical company used to develop therapies for patients with orphan metabolic diseases.

    Reneo Pharmaceuticals is an operator of a pharmaceutical company used to develop therapies for patients with orphan metabolic diseases.

    Founded 2014San Diego, United States$105Mlast round May 2023
  17. 17Truvian SciencesTruvian Sciences develops an automated benchtop system to provide lab-accurate blood testing results.

    Truvian Sciences develops an automated benchtop system to provide lab-accurate blood testing results.

    Founded 2015San Diego, United States$101Mlast round Jul 2024
  18. 18Effector TherapeuticsEffector Therapeutics is an early-stage company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule cancer therapeutics.

    Effector Therapeutics is an early-stage company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule cancer therapeutics.

    Founded 2012San Diego, United States$99Mlast round Jan 2024
  19. 19PlexiumPlexium is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2018.

    Plexium is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018San Diego, United States$88Mlast round Aug 2025
  20. 20Epirium BioEpirium Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California.

    Epirium Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California.

    Founded 2008San Diego, United States$85Mlast round Dec 2019
  21. 21Aristea TherapeuticsAristea Therapeutics is a developer of novel therapies created for autoimmune diseases.

    Aristea Therapeutics is a developer of novel therapies created for autoimmune diseases.

    Founded 2018San Diego, United States$78Mlast round Jul 2021
  22. 22Arialys TherapeuticsArialys Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in La Jolla, California.

    Arialys Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in La Jolla, California.

    Founded 2022San Diego, United States$73Mlast round Jun 2025
  23. 23PatientSafe SolutionsPatientSafe Solutions offers mobile point-of-care solutions and technologies for accountable care.

    PatientSafe Solutions offers mobile point-of-care solutions and technologies for accountable care.

    Founded 2002San Diego, United States$72Mlast round Mar 2014
  24. 24CibusCibus offers precision gene editing in agriculture to make farming more environmentally friendly, sustainable, and profitable.

    Cibus offers precision gene editing in agriculture to make farming more environmentally friendly, sustainable, and profitable.

    Founded 2001San Diego, United States$70Mlast round Jun 2018
  25. 25Propeller HealthPropeller Health, now operating as Reciprocal Labs Corporation under ResMed, was a digital therapeutics company founded in 2010.

    Propeller Health, now operating as Reciprocal Labs Corporation under ResMed, was a digital therapeutics company founded in 2010.

    Founded 2010San Diego, United States$70Mlast round May 2018
  26. 26CullgenCullgen is a drug discovery services intended to create new drugs for the treatment of diseases that currently lack effective therapies.

    Cullgen is a drug discovery services intended to create new drugs for the treatment of diseases that currently lack effective therapies.

    Founded 2018San Diego, United States$66Mlast round May 2023
  27. 27Genoa PharmaceuticalsGenoa Pharmaceuticals developes improved therapies for the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).

    Genoa Pharmaceuticals developes improved therapies for the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).

    Founded 2011San Diego, United States$63Mlast round May 2017
  28. 28AmbrxAmbrx is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company using expanded genetic code technology for next-gen therapies and immune modulation.

    Ambrx is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company using expanded genetic code technology for next-gen therapies and immune modulation.

    Founded 2003San Diego, United States$55Mlast round Aug 2016
  29. 29Radionetics OncologyRadionetics Oncology, Inc.

    Radionetics Oncology, Inc.

    Founded 2021San Diego, United States$53Mlast round Aug 2023
  30. 30ClearNote HealthClearNote Health is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing early detection and monitoring of high-mortality cancers.

    ClearNote Health is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing early detection and monitoring of high-mortality cancers.

    Founded 2016San Diego, United States$52Mlast round May 2026
  31. 31Concert HealthConcert Health is a leading behavioral health medical group in the United States, focused on integrating evidence-based behavioral health treatment into primary

    Concert Health is a leading behavioral health medical group in the United States, focused on integrating evidence-based behavioral health treatment into primary

    Founded 2016San Diego, United States$42Mlast round Apr 2022
  32. 32Avelas BiosciencesAvelas Biosciences develops real-time luminous maps for oncologic surgeons to refer while in surgery.

    Avelas Biosciences develops real-time luminous maps for oncologic surgeons to refer while in surgery.

    Founded 2008San Diego, United States$42Mlast round Aug 2016
  33. 33DNAtriXDNAtrix is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, with additional operations in San Diego, California.

    DNAtrix is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, with additional operations in San Diego, California.

    Founded 2005San Diego, United States$40Mlast round Oct 2014
  34. 34Laguna PharmaceuticalsLaguna Pharmaceuticals focuses on the development of vanoxerine derivative for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.

    Laguna Pharmaceuticals focuses on the development of vanoxerine derivative for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.

    Founded 2006San Diego, United States$36Mlast round Jul 2015
  35. 35Roswell BiotechnologiesRoswell develops a molecular electronics sequencing platform for biomedical and industrial applications.

    Roswell develops a molecular electronics sequencing platform for biomedical and industrial applications.

    Founded 2014San Diego, United States$32Mlast round Jan 2019
  36. 36Primmune TherapeuticsPrimmune Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Carlsbad, California.

    Primmune Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Carlsbad, California.

    Founded 2017San Diego, United States$32Mlast round Jan 2026
  37. 37AristaMDAristaMD is a digital health and technology-enabled clinical services organization based in La Jolla, California.

    AristaMD is a digital health and technology-enabled clinical services organization based in La Jolla, California.

    Founded 2014San Diego, United States$32Mlast round Nov 2023
  38. 38Companion MedicalCompanion Medical develops a technology designed for those living with Type 1 or Type 2 insulin-dependent diabetes.

    Companion Medical develops a technology designed for those living with Type 1 or Type 2 insulin-dependent diabetes.

    Founded 2013San Diego, United States$31Mlast round Jan 2020
  39. 39GallantGallant is an animal health biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in off-the-shelf stem cell therapies for pets.

    Gallant is an animal health biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in off-the-shelf stem cell therapies for pets.

    Founded 2018San Diego, United States$29Mlast round Jun 2025
  40. 40VedaBioVedaBio is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2021.

    VedaBio is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2021San Diego, United States$25Mlast round Sept 2025
  41. 41Scientist.comScientist.com is a network of public and private e-commerce marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers of scientific research services.

    Scientist.com is a network of public and private e-commerce marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers of scientific research services.

    Founded 2007San Diego, United States$24Mlast round May 2017
  42. 42Luna DiabetesLuna Diabetes, also known as Luna Health Inc., is a medical device company based in San Diego, California.

    Luna Diabetes, also known as Luna Health Inc., is a medical device company based in San Diego, California.

    Founded 2020San Diego, United States$24Mlast round Aug 2025
  43. 43AeroRx TherapeuticsAeroRx Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in La Jolla, California.

    AeroRx Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in La Jolla, California.

    Founded 2023San Diego, United States$21Mlast round Oct 2025
  44. 44HeadlightHeadlight is a mental health firm that aims to change the way mental health services are delivered.

    Headlight is a mental health firm that aims to change the way mental health services are delivered.

    Founded 2020San Diego, United States$18Mlast round Feb 2024
  45. 45Cradle GenomicsCradle Genomics is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, founded in 2018.

    Cradle Genomics is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018San Diego, United States$17Mlast round Jul 2019
  46. 46Molecular AssembliesMolecular Assemblies is developing a revolutionary, enzymatic DNA synthesis technology capable of powering new products.

    Molecular Assemblies is developing a revolutionary, enzymatic DNA synthesis technology capable of powering new products.

    Founded 2013San Diego, United States$16Mlast round Aug 2024
  47. 47Livara HealthLivara Health is a provider of non-operative, personalized treatment for musculoskeletal conditions.

    Livara Health is a provider of non-operative, personalized treatment for musculoskeletal conditions.

    Founded 2014San Diego, United States$15Mlast round May 2024
  48. 48CurologyCurology is a teledermatology platform founded in 2014 by Dr.

    Curology is a teledermatology platform founded in 2014 by Dr.

    Founded 2014San Diego, United States$15Mlast round Aug 2016
  49. 49PetDeskPetPartner is now PetDesk.

    PetPartner is now PetDesk.

    Founded 2013San Diego, United States$14Mlast round Jan 2019
  50. 50Rejuvenate BioRejuvenate Bio is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, founded in 2017.

    Rejuvenate Bio is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, founded in 2017.

    Founded 2019San Diego, United States$13Mlast round Oct 2026
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