# Top 50 Healthcare Startups in San Diego by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded healthcare startups in San Diego, ranked by total funding raised: $6.5B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/healthcare-startups-san-diego (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Avidity Biosciences** Synapse Energy Economics is a consulting firm providing economic and policy analysis for the electric power sector.](https://millionrounds.com/company/avidity-biosciences) Synapse Energy Economics is a consulting firm providing economic and policy analysis for the electric power sector. *Founded* 2012 San Diego, United States **$790M** last round Sept 2025
- 2 [**Erasca** Erasca is a developer of oncology drugs intended to provide precision oncology options.](https://millionrounds.com/company/erasca) Erasca is a developer of oncology drugs intended to provide precision oncology options. *Founded* 2018 San Diego, United States **$739M** last round Jul 2026
- 3 [**Viking Therapeutics** Viking Therapeutics is developing novel therapeutics for patients suffering from metabolic and endocrine disorders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/viking-therapeutics) Viking Therapeutics is developing novel therapeutics for patients suffering from metabolic and endocrine disorders. *Founded* 2012 San Diego, United States **$635M** last round Feb 2024
- 4 [**Gossamer Bio** Gossamer Bio is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel and differentiated therapeutic products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gossamer-bio) Gossamer Bio is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel and differentiated therapeutic products. *Founded* 2015 San Diego, United States **$567M** last round Sept 2026
- 5 [**Cidara Therapeutics** Cidara Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in the fields of healthcare and therapeutics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cidara-therapeutics) Cidara Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in the fields of healthcare and therapeutics. *Founded* 2012 San Diego, United States **$463M** last round Oct 2025
- 6 [**Poseida Therapeutics** Poseida Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company utilizing gene engineering capabilities to develop targeted therapeutics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/poseida-therapeutics) Poseida Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company utilizing gene engineering capabilities to develop targeted therapeutics. *Founded* 2014 San Diego, United States **$217M** last round Aug 2023
- 7 [**Genomatica** Genomatica manufactures sustainable chemicals from renewable feedstocks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/genomatica) Genomatica manufactures sustainable chemicals from renewable feedstocks. *Founded* 2000 San Diego, United States **$203M** last round Oct 2018
- 8 [**Element Biosciences** Element Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, founded in 2017 by former Illumina scientists.](https://millionrounds.com/company/element-biosciences) Element Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, founded in 2017 by former Illumina scientists. *Founded* 2017 San Diego, United States **$190M** last round Jun 2026
- 9 [**ViaCyte** ViaCyte is a cellular therapy and regenerative medicine company based in San Diego, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/viacyte) ViaCyte is a cellular therapy and regenerative medicine company based in San Diego, California. *Founded* - San Diego, United States **$188M** last round Nov 2018
- 10 [**Epic Sciences** Epic Sciences is a diagnostics company improving cancer management by providing real-time biopsy material to guide personalized medicine.](https://millionrounds.com/company/epic-sciences) Epic Sciences is a diagnostics company improving cancer management by providing real-time biopsy material to guide personalized medicine. *Founded* 2008 San Diego, United States **$165M** last round Apr 2023
- 11 [**Engrail Therapeutics** Engrail Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/engrail-therapeutics) Engrail Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 San Diego, United States **$157M** last round Mar 2024
- 12 [**Suneva Medical** Suneva Medical, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/suneva-medical) Suneva Medical, Inc. *Founded* 2009 San Diego, United States **$155M** last round Jun 2016
- 13 [**Sidewinder Therapeutics** Sidewinder Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that offers life-saving therapies for cancer and rare diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sidewinder-therapeutics) Sidewinder Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that offers life-saving therapies for cancer and rare diseases. *Founded* 2023 San Diego, United States **$137M** last round Apr 2026
- 14 [**Aspen Neuroscience** Aspen Neuroscience is a biotechnology company that specializes in personalized cell therapies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aspen-neuroscience) Aspen Neuroscience is a biotechnology company that specializes in personalized cell therapies. *Founded* 2018 San Diego, United States **$122M** last round Nov 2025
- 15 [**Biolinq** Biolinq is a private healthcare technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2012.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biolinq) Biolinq is a private healthcare technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2012. *Founded* 2012 San Diego, United States **$115M** last round Mar 2025
- 16 [**Reneo Pharmaceuticals** Reneo Pharmaceuticals is an operator of a pharmaceutical company used to develop therapies for patients with orphan metabolic diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reneo-pharmaceuticals) Reneo Pharmaceuticals is an operator of a pharmaceutical company used to develop therapies for patients with orphan metabolic diseases. *Founded* 2014 San Diego, United States **$105M** last round May 2023
- 17 [**Truvian Sciences** Truvian Sciences develops an automated benchtop system to provide lab-accurate blood testing results.](https://millionrounds.com/company/truvian-sciences) Truvian Sciences develops an automated benchtop system to provide lab-accurate blood testing results. *Founded* 2015 San Diego, United States **$101M** last round Jul 2024
- 18 [**Effector Therapeutics** Effector Therapeutics is an early-stage company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule cancer therapeutics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/effector-therapeutics) Effector Therapeutics is an early-stage company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule cancer therapeutics. *Founded* 2012 San Diego, United States **$99M** last round Jan 2024
- 19 [**Plexium** Plexium is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/plexium) Plexium is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 San Diego, United States **$88M** last round Aug 2025
- 20 [**Epirium Bio** Epirium Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/epirium-bio) Epirium Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California. *Founded* 2008 San Diego, United States **$85M** last round Dec 2019
- 21 [**Aristea Therapeutics** Aristea Therapeutics is a developer of novel therapies created for autoimmune diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aristea-therapeutics) Aristea Therapeutics is a developer of novel therapies created for autoimmune diseases. *Founded* 2018 San Diego, United States **$78M** last round Jul 2021
- 22 [**Arialys Therapeutics** Arialys Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in La Jolla, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arialys-therapeutics) Arialys Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in La Jolla, California. *Founded* 2022 San Diego, United States **$73M** last round Jun 2025
- 23 [**PatientSafe Solutions** PatientSafe Solutions offers mobile point-of-care solutions and technologies for accountable care.](https://millionrounds.com/company/patientsafe-solutions) PatientSafe Solutions offers mobile point-of-care solutions and technologies for accountable care. *Founded* 2002 San Diego, United States **$72M** last round Mar 2014
- 24 [**Cibus** Cibus offers precision gene editing in agriculture to make farming more environmentally friendly, sustainable, and profitable.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cibus) Cibus offers precision gene editing in agriculture to make farming more environmentally friendly, sustainable, and profitable. *Founded* 2001 San Diego, United States **$70M** last round Jun 2018
- 25 [**Propeller Health** Propeller Health, now operating as Reciprocal Labs Corporation under ResMed, was a digital therapeutics company founded in 2010.](https://millionrounds.com/company/propeller-health) Propeller Health, now operating as Reciprocal Labs Corporation under ResMed, was a digital therapeutics company founded in 2010. *Founded* 2010 San Diego, United States **$70M** last round May 2018
- 26 [**Cullgen** Cullgen is a drug discovery services intended to create new drugs for the treatment of diseases that currently lack effective therapies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cullgen) Cullgen is a drug discovery services intended to create new drugs for the treatment of diseases that currently lack effective therapies. *Founded* 2018 San Diego, United States **$66M** last round May 2023
- 27 [**Genoa Pharmaceuticals** Genoa Pharmaceuticals developes improved therapies for the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).](https://millionrounds.com/company/genoa-pharmaceuticals) Genoa Pharmaceuticals developes improved therapies for the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). *Founded* 2011 San Diego, United States **$63M** last round May 2017
- 28 [**Ambrx** Ambrx is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company using expanded genetic code technology for next-gen therapies and immune modulation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ambrx) Ambrx is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company using expanded genetic code technology for next-gen therapies and immune modulation. *Founded* 2003 San Diego, United States **$55M** last round Aug 2016
- 29 [**Radionetics Oncology** Radionetics Oncology, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/radionetics-oncology) Radionetics Oncology, Inc. *Founded* 2021 San Diego, United States **$53M** last round Aug 2023
- 30 [**ClearNote Health** ClearNote Health is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing early detection and monitoring of high-mortality cancers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/clearnote-health) ClearNote Health is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing early detection and monitoring of high-mortality cancers. *Founded* 2016 San Diego, United States **$52M** last round May 2026
- 31 [**Concert Health** Concert Health is a leading behavioral health medical group in the United States, focused on integrating evidence-based behavioral health treatment into primary](https://millionrounds.com/company/concert-health) Concert Health is a leading behavioral health medical group in the United States, focused on integrating evidence-based behavioral health treatment into primary *Founded* 2016 San Diego, United States **$42M** last round Apr 2022
- 32 [**Avelas Biosciences** Avelas Biosciences develops real-time luminous maps for oncologic surgeons to refer while in surgery.](https://millionrounds.com/company/avelas-biosciences) Avelas Biosciences develops real-time luminous maps for oncologic surgeons to refer while in surgery. *Founded* 2008 San Diego, United States **$42M** last round Aug 2016
- 33 [**DNAtriX** DNAtrix is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, with additional operations in San Diego, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dnatrix) DNAtrix is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, with additional operations in San Diego, California. *Founded* 2005 San Diego, United States **$40M** last round Oct 2014
- 34 [**Laguna Pharmaceuticals** Laguna Pharmaceuticals focuses on the development of vanoxerine derivative for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.](https://millionrounds.com/company/laguna-pharmaceuticals) Laguna Pharmaceuticals focuses on the development of vanoxerine derivative for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. *Founded* 2006 San Diego, United States **$36M** last round Jul 2015
- 35 [**Roswell Biotechnologies** Roswell develops a molecular electronics sequencing platform for biomedical and industrial applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/roswell-biotechnologies) Roswell develops a molecular electronics sequencing platform for biomedical and industrial applications. *Founded* 2014 San Diego, United States **$32M** last round Jan 2019
- 36 [**Primmune Therapeutics** Primmune Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Carlsbad, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/primmune-therapeutics) Primmune Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Carlsbad, California. *Founded* 2017 San Diego, United States **$32M** last round Jan 2026
- 37 [**AristaMD** AristaMD is a digital health and technology-enabled clinical services organization based in La Jolla, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aristamd) AristaMD is a digital health and technology-enabled clinical services organization based in La Jolla, California. *Founded* 2014 San Diego, United States **$32M** last round Nov 2023
- 38 [**Companion Medical** Companion Medical develops a technology designed for those living with Type 1 or Type 2 insulin-dependent diabetes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/companion-medical) Companion Medical develops a technology designed for those living with Type 1 or Type 2 insulin-dependent diabetes. *Founded* 2013 San Diego, United States **$31M** last round Jan 2020
- 39 [**Gallant** Gallant is an animal health biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in off-the-shelf stem cell therapies for pets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gallant) Gallant is an animal health biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in off-the-shelf stem cell therapies for pets. *Founded* 2018 San Diego, United States **$29M** last round Jun 2025
- 40 [**VedaBio** VedaBio is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vedabio) VedaBio is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 San Diego, United States **$25M** last round Sept 2025
- 41 [**Scientist.com** Scientist.com is a network of public and private e-commerce marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers of scientific research services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scientist-com) Scientist.com is a network of public and private e-commerce marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers of scientific research services. *Founded* 2007 San Diego, United States **$24M** last round May 2017
- 42 [**Luna Diabetes** Luna Diabetes, also known as Luna Health Inc., is a medical device company based in San Diego, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/luna-diabetes) Luna Diabetes, also known as Luna Health Inc., is a medical device company based in San Diego, California. *Founded* 2020 San Diego, United States **$24M** last round Aug 2025
- 43 [**AeroRx Therapeutics** AeroRx Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in La Jolla, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aerorx-therapeutics) AeroRx Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in La Jolla, California. *Founded* 2023 San Diego, United States **$21M** last round Oct 2025
- 44 [**Headlight** Headlight is a mental health firm that aims to change the way mental health services are delivered.](https://millionrounds.com/company/headlight) Headlight is a mental health firm that aims to change the way mental health services are delivered. *Founded* 2020 San Diego, United States **$18M** last round Feb 2024
- 45 [**Cradle Genomics** Cradle Genomics is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cradle-genomics) Cradle Genomics is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 San Diego, United States **$17M** last round Jul 2019
- 46 [**Molecular Assemblies** Molecular Assemblies is developing a revolutionary, enzymatic DNA synthesis technology capable of powering new products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/molecular-assemblies) Molecular Assemblies is developing a revolutionary, enzymatic DNA synthesis technology capable of powering new products. *Founded* 2013 San Diego, United States **$16M** last round Aug 2024
- 47 [**Livara Health** Livara Health is a provider of non-operative, personalized treatment for musculoskeletal conditions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/livara-health) Livara Health is a provider of non-operative, personalized treatment for musculoskeletal conditions. *Founded* 2014 San Diego, United States **$15M** last round May 2024
- 48 [**Curology** Curology is a teledermatology platform founded in 2014 by Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/curology) Curology is a teledermatology platform founded in 2014 by Dr. *Founded* 2014 San Diego, United States **$15M** last round Aug 2016
- 49 [**PetDesk** PetPartner is now PetDesk.](https://millionrounds.com/company/petdesk) PetPartner is now PetDesk. *Founded* 2013 San Diego, United States **$14M** last round Jan 2019
- 50 [**Rejuvenate Bio** Rejuvenate Bio is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rejuvenate-bio) Rejuvenate Bio is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2019 San Diego, United States **$13M** last round Oct 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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