# Top 50 Startups in Oakland by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded startups in Oakland, ranked by total funding raised: $4.9B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Primergy Solar** Primergy Solar is a developer, owner and operator focused on both distributed and utility scale solar PV and battery storage projects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/primergy-solar) Primergy Solar is a developer, owner and operator focused on both distributed and utility scale solar PV and battery storage projects. *Founded* 2019 Oakland, United States **$760M** last round Mar 2026
- 2 [**Deem** Deem is a technology platform for the business travel industry focusing on travel, car service, and expense solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/deem) Deem is a technology platform for the business travel industry focusing on travel, car service, and expense solutions. *Founded* 1999 Oakland, United States **$517M** last round Jul 2014
- 3 [**Earnest** Earnest is a technology-lender that brings low-interest loans to high-potential people.](https://millionrounds.com/company/earnest) Earnest is a technology-lender that brings low-interest loans to high-potential people. *Founded* 2013 Oakland, United States **$310M** last round Nov 2015
- 4 [**Roofstock** Roofstock is a fintech company based in Oakland, California, specializing in an online marketplace for investing in leased single-family rental homes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/roofstock) Roofstock is a fintech company based in Oakland, California, specializing in an online marketplace for investing in leased single-family rental homes. *Founded* 2015 Oakland, United States **$302M** last round Mar 2022
- 5 [**LaunchDarkly** LaunchDarkly is a leading feature management platform founded in 2014 in Oakland, California, by Edith Harbaugh and John Kodumal.](https://millionrounds.com/company/launchdarkly) LaunchDarkly is a leading feature management platform founded in 2014 in Oakland, California, by Edith Harbaugh and John Kodumal. *Founded* 2014 Oakland, United States **$276M** last round Aug 2021
- 6 [**LendUp** LendUp is a socially responsible lender for the 56% of Americans shut out of mainstream banking due to low credit or volatile income.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lendup) LendUp is a socially responsible lender for the 56% of Americans shut out of mainstream banking due to low credit or volatile income. *Founded* 2011 Oakland, United States **$259M** last round Mar 2017
- 7 [**Sungevity** Sungevity specializes in the design, installation, financing, and maintenance of home solar systems, proving that going solar is affordable, a good investment a](https://millionrounds.com/company/sungevity) Sungevity specializes in the design, installation, financing, and maintenance of home solar systems, proving that going solar is affordable, a good investment a *Founded* 2007 Oakland, United States **$246M** last round Jul 2015
- 8 [**Everlaw** Everlaw is an AI-powered, cloud-based e-discovery and litigation platform founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oakland, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/everlaw) Everlaw is an AI-powered, cloud-based e-discovery and litigation platform founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oakland, California. *Founded* 2010 Oakland, United States **$229M** last round Nov 2021
- 9 [**Fivetran** Fivetran is a technology company that automates replicating data into a cloud data platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fivetran) Fivetran is a technology company that automates replicating data into a cloud data platforms. *Founded* 2012 Oakland, United States **$184M** last round May 2023
- 10 [**VuMedi** Vumedi, also known as VuMedi, is a leading video education platform for healthcare professionals, particularly doctors and surgeons.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vumedi) Vumedi, also known as VuMedi, is a leading video education platform for healthcare professionals, particularly doctors and surgeons. *Founded* 2008 Oakland, United States **$142M** last round Nov 2026
- 11 [**Blue Bottle Coffee** “Blue Bottle is coffee and people.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blue-bottle-coffee) “Blue Bottle is coffee and people. *Founded* 2012 Oakland, United States **$136M** last round Jun 2015
- 12 [**thredUP** ThredUp is transforming resale with technology and a mission to inspire the world to think secondhand first.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thredup) ThredUp is transforming resale with technology and a mission to inspire the world to think secondhand first. *Founded* 2009 Oakland, United States **$130M** last round Sept 2015
- 13 [**Good Eggs** Good Eggs is an online grocer and meal kit delivery service with a mission to reinvent the food system, for good.](https://millionrounds.com/company/good-eggs) Good Eggs is an online grocer and meal kit delivery service with a mission to reinvent the food system, for good. *Founded* 2011 Oakland, United States **$125M** last round Mar 2023
- 14 [**Promaxo** Promaxo is a medical technology company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/promaxo) Promaxo is a medical technology company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Oakland, United States **$106M** last round Oct 2026
- 15 [**Ditto** The only mobile database with built-in edge device connectivity and resiliency](https://millionrounds.com/company/ditto) The only mobile database with built-in edge device connectivity and resiliency *Founded* 2011 Oakland, United States **$104M** last round May 2026
- 16 [**Ceres** Ceres AI is an American agricultural technology company that specializes in AI-driven agricultural intelligence, aerial and satellite imagery analytics, and mac](https://millionrounds.com/company/ceres) Ceres AI is an American agricultural technology company that specializes in AI-driven agricultural intelligence, aerial and satellite imagery analytics, and mac *Founded* 2013 Oakland, United States **$98M** last round Mar 2014
- 17 [**Vivun** Vivun’s AI-powered platform lets any B2B business unlock the power of PreSales to grow revenue efficiently.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vivun) Vivun’s AI-powered platform lets any B2B business unlock the power of PreSales to grow revenue efficiently. *Founded* 2018 Oakland, United States **$78M** last round May 2022
- 18 [**Tempero Bio** Tempero Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tempero-bio) Tempero Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Oakland, United States **$70M** last round Mar 2025
- 19 [**Versanis Bio** Versanis Bio discovers and develops medicines that address medical conditions prevalent in older adults.](https://millionrounds.com/company/versanis-bio) Versanis Bio discovers and develops medicines that address medical conditions prevalent in older adults. *Founded* 2021 Oakland, United States **$70M** last round Aug 2021
- 20 [**OhmConnect** OhmConnect provides a software based powerplant which assists users in reducing their use of electricity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ohmconnect) OhmConnect provides a software based powerplant which assists users in reducing their use of electricity. *Founded* 2013 Oakland, United States **$64M** last round Jun 2022
- 21 [**Oblenio Bio** Oblenio Bio is a biotechnology company that develops T-cell engager therapeutic candidates for autoimmune disease treatment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oblenio-bio) Oblenio Bio is a biotechnology company that develops T-cell engager therapeutic candidates for autoimmune disease treatment. *Founded* - Oakland, United States **$62M** last round Jun 2026
- 22 [**xCures** xCures is an AI-based precision oncology platform that tightly integrates cancer research and care.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xcures) xCures is an AI-based precision oncology platform that tightly integrates cancer research and care. *Founded* 2018 Oakland, United States **$46M** last round Jun 2026
- 23 [**Colossus** Colossus Computing, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/colossus) Colossus Computing, Inc. *Founded* 2021 Oakland, United States **$36M** last round Sept 2022
- 24 [**LUUM** LUUM is Revolutionizing Beauty Service with Automation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/luum) LUUM is Revolutionizing Beauty Service with Automation. *Founded* 2017 Oakland, United States **$36M** last round Sept 2026
- 25 [**elicit** Elicit is an AI-powered research assistant designed to streamline the research process for over 2 million users in academia and industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/elicit) Elicit is an AI-powered research assistant designed to streamline the research process for over 2 million users in academia and industry. *Founded* 2023 Oakland, United States **$31M** last round Feb 2025
- 26 [**Spinwheel** Spinwheel is a fintech company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spinwheel) Spinwheel is a fintech company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Oakland, United States **$30M** last round Jun 2025
- 27 [**Harmless Harvest** Harmless Harvest is a progressive food & beverage initiative set to demonstrate that ecosystem-based businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harmless-harvest) Harmless Harvest is a progressive food & beverage initiative set to demonstrate that ecosystem-based businesses. *Founded* 2009 Oakland, United States **$30M** last round Feb 2018
- 28 [**BlueOceanAI** BlueOceanAI - Agentic AI purpose-built for marketing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blueoceanai) BlueOceanAI - Agentic AI purpose-built for marketing. *Founded* - Oakland, United States **$30M** last round Apr 2022
- 29 [**Omicia** Global healthcare platform for genomics-driven precision medicine.](https://millionrounds.com/company/omicia) Global healthcare platform for genomics-driven precision medicine. *Founded* 2009 Oakland, United States **$30M** last round Jun 2016
- 30 [**Promise** Promise helps utilities and governments power world-class relief and repayment programs that increase participation and completion rates.](https://millionrounds.com/company/promise) Promise helps utilities and governments power world-class relief and repayment programs that increase participation and completion rates. *Founded* - Oakland, United States **$28M** last round Feb 2022
- 31 [**Molten Industries** Molten Industries is a cleantech startup located in Oakland, California, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/molten-industries) Molten Industries is a cleantech startup located in Oakland, California, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Oakland, United States **$25M** last round Jun 2024
- 32 [**Noya** Noya, also known as Noya Labs, is a climate technology company founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/noya) Noya, also known as Noya Labs, is a climate technology company founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2020 Oakland, United States **$22M** last round Apr 2023
- 33 [**Albert Invent** Albert Invent is an AI-powered, cloud-based R&D platform that enhances materials science and chemical innovation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/albert-invent) Albert Invent is an AI-powered, cloud-based R&D platform that enhances materials science and chemical innovation. *Founded* 2022 Oakland, United States **$20M** last round Oct 2026
- 34 [**Peach Finance** Peach is the industry's most advanced loan management and servicing platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/peach-finance) Peach is the industry's most advanced loan management and servicing platform. *Founded* 2018 Oakland, United States **$20M** last round Sept 2021
- 35 [**LENDonate** LENDonate is a marketplace lending platform that connects investors and philanthropists with nonprofits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lendonate) LENDonate is a marketplace lending platform that connects investors and philanthropists with nonprofits. *Founded* 2015 Oakland, United States **$19M** last round Sept 2025
- 36 [**Biosphere** Biosphere engages in manufacturing commercial-scale fermentation products and robotic greenhouses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biosphere) Biosphere engages in manufacturing commercial-scale fermentation products and robotic greenhouses. *Founded* - Oakland, United States **$18M** last round May 2026
- 37 [**Nana Academy** Nana Academy is a managed marketplace and trade skills education platform based in Oakland, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nana-academy) Nana Academy is a managed marketplace and trade skills education platform based in Oakland, California. *Founded* 2017 Oakland, United States **$18M** last round May 2021
- 38 [**Apostrophe** Dermatology crafted to you and delivered to your door.](https://millionrounds.com/company/apostrophe) Dermatology crafted to you and delivered to your door. *Founded* 2014 Oakland, United States **$16M** last round Jun 2020
- 39 [**Resource Chemical** ReSource is turning CO2 to make high performance plastics that does not accumulate in the environment](https://millionrounds.com/company/resource-chemical) ReSource is turning CO2 to make high performance plastics that does not accumulate in the environment *Founded* 2019 Oakland, United States **$15M** last round Mar 2025
- 40 [**Ocergy** Ocergy is a technology company based in Oakland, California, focused on sustainable offshore solutions that combine green energy generation with marine environm](https://millionrounds.com/company/ocergy) Ocergy is a technology company based in Oakland, California, focused on sustainable offshore solutions that combine green energy generation with marine environm *Founded* 2019 Oakland, United States **$14M** last round Apr 2024
- 41 [**agentero** Agentero is an InsurTech and FinTech company founded in 2017 and based in Oakland, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agentero) Agentero is an InsurTech and FinTech company founded in 2017 and based in Oakland, California. *Founded* 2017 Oakland, United States **$14M** last round Jul 2021
- 42 [**Great Question** Great Question is an all-in-one UX and customer research platform designed to streamline the research workflow for teams.](https://millionrounds.com/company/great-question) Great Question is an all-in-one UX and customer research platform designed to streamline the research workflow for teams. *Founded* 2021 Oakland, United States **$13M** last round Nov 2025
- 43 [**Plonts** Plonts produces plant-based foods to promote sustainable foods.](https://millionrounds.com/company/plonts) Plonts produces plant-based foods to promote sustainable foods. *Founded* 2019 Oakland, United States **$12M** last round May 2022
- 44 [**Core Loop Games** Core Loop Games engages in reimagining massively multiplayer online game.](https://millionrounds.com/company/core-loop-games) Core Loop Games engages in reimagining massively multiplayer online game. *Founded* 2020 Oakland, United States **$12M** last round Nov 2021
- 45 [**GT Nexus** GT Nexus, a cloud supply chain platform, provides logistics management solutions, data services and web services for trade communities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gt-nexus) GT Nexus, a cloud supply chain platform, provides logistics management solutions, data services and web services for trade communities. *Founded* 1998 Oakland, United States **$12M** last round Feb 2011
- 46 [**StructionSite** StructionSite is a new category of construction software - Intelligent Project Tracking.](https://millionrounds.com/company/structionsite) StructionSite is a new category of construction software - Intelligent Project Tracking. *Founded* 2016 Oakland, United States **$12M** last round Jan 2022
- 47 [**Vigilent** Vigilent is a software company based in Oakland, California, specializing in AI-driven cooling plant optimization for data centers and mission-critical facilities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vigilent) Vigilent is a software company based in Oakland, California, specializing in AI-driven cooling plant optimization for data centers and mission-critical facilities. *Founded* 2008 Oakland, United States **$11M** last round Jun 2013
- 48 [**NPM** npm is the package manager for the JavaScript programming language.](https://millionrounds.com/company/npm) npm is the package manager for the JavaScript programming language. *Founded* 2014 Oakland, United States **$11M** last round Apr 2015
- 49 [**Berkeley Yeast** Berkeley Yeast is a biotechnology startup based in Oakland, California, specializing in bioengineering yeast strains for the brewing and winemaking industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/berkeley-yeast) Berkeley Yeast is a biotechnology startup based in Oakland, California, specializing in bioengineering yeast strains for the brewing and winemaking industries. *Founded* 2017 Oakland, United States **$11M** last round Dec 2025
- 50 [**Cartken** Cartken is an AI-powered autonomous robotics company founded in 2019 by former Google engineers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cartken) Cartken is an AI-powered autonomous robotics company founded in 2019 by former Google engineers. *Founded* 2019 Oakland, United States **$10M** last round Jul 2024

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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