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Startups in Santa Monica
210 startups in Santa Monica have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $4.9B between them.
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Paramount Skydance CorporationParamount Skydance is a media company that creates elevated, event-level entertainment for global audiences.Paramount Skydance is a media company that creates elevated, event-level entertainment for global audiences.
Founded -Santa Monica, United States$1.0Blast round Jul 2023 - 2
ZipRecruiterZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace and a NYSE-listed company (ZIP).ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace and a NYSE-listed company (ZIP).
Founded 2010Santa Monica, United States$769Mlast round Jan 2022 - 3
Metropolis TechnologiesMetropolis Technologies is an innovative AI and computer vision company based in Santa Monica, California.Metropolis Technologies is an innovative AI and computer vision company based in Santa Monica, California.
Founded 2017Santa Monica, United States$518Mlast round Nov 2025 - 4
IkariaIkaria is an online platform that helps you to engage with your community.Ikaria is an online platform that helps you to engage with your community.
Founded 2019Santa Monica, United States$345Mlast round Oct 2009 - 5
SolarReserveSolarReserve, a venture-backed renewable energy company, focuses on advanced solar thermal storage technology.SolarReserve, a venture-backed renewable energy company, focuses on advanced solar thermal storage technology.
Founded 2007Santa Monica, United States$182Mlast round Oct 2011 - 6
HeadspaceHeadspace specializes in providing mental healthcare, including coaching therapy and psychiatry, as well as meditation mindfulness tools.Headspace specializes in providing mental healthcare, including coaching therapy and psychiatry, as well as meditation mindfulness tools.
Founded 2010Santa Monica, United States$139Mlast round Jul 2023 - 7
BuildOPsBuildOps is a veteran-owned technology company founded in 2018 in Los Angeles.BuildOps is a veteran-owned technology company founded in 2018 in Los Angeles.
Founded 2018Santa Monica, United States$133Mlast round Mar 2025 - 8
Atom TicketsAtom Tickets is a social movie ticketing company based in Santa Monica, California.Atom Tickets is a social movie ticketing company based in Santa Monica, California.
Founded 2014Santa Monica, United States$110Mlast round Mar 2018 - 9
SpringworksSpringworks is a fully-distributed HR technology company focused on enhancing the hiring and employee experience.Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology company focused on enhancing the hiring and employee experience.
Founded 2014Santa Monica, United States$105Mlast round Dec 2017 - 10
ipsyIPSY is a beauty subscription service and the largest cosmetics and beauty marketing platform globally.IPSY is a beauty subscription service and the largest cosmetics and beauty marketing platform globally.
Founded 2011Santa Monica, United States$103Mlast round Sept 2015 - 11
Turbine FinanceTurbine Finance focuses on providing liquidity solutions for venture funds and their investors.
Turbine Finance focuses on providing liquidity solutions for venture funds and their investors.
Founded 2022Santa Monica, United States$100Mlast round Apr 2025 - 12
HuluHulu is the leading premium streaming service offering live and on-demand TV and movies, with and without commercials, both in and outside the home.Hulu is the leading premium streaming service offering live and on-demand TV and movies, with and without commercials, both in and outside the home.
Founded -Santa Monica, United States$100Mlast round Apr 2009 - 13
SongtradrSongtradr is the largest B2B music licensing marketplace, connecting over 500,000 artists, songwriters, and rights owners from 190 countries with brands, advertSongtradr is the largest B2B music licensing marketplace, connecting over 500,000 artists, songwriters, and rights owners from 190 countries with brands, advert
Founded 2014Santa Monica, United States$86Mlast round Nov 2023 - 14
TastemadeTastemade is a media company that engages a global audience on all major digital, mobile, and streaming television platforms.Tastemade is a media company that engages a global audience on all major digital, mobile, and streaming television platforms.
Founded 2012Santa Monica, United States$75Mlast round Oct 2018 - 15
BeachMintBeachMint is a social commerce company that offers celebrity curated products online.BeachMint is a social commerce company that offers celebrity curated products online.
Founded 2010Santa Monica, United States$75Mlast round Jan 2012 - 16
FIGSFIGS is a health care apparel company focusing on the design, technical fabrications, and the comfort of scrubs for healthcare providers.FIGS is a health care apparel company focusing on the design, technical fabrications, and the comfort of scrubs for healthcare providers.
Founded 2013Santa Monica, United States$67Mlast round Jan 2018 - 17
ZeitviewZeitview, formerly known as DroneBase, is a leader in advanced inspection software and aerial data analytics, focusing on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.Zeitview, formerly known as DroneBase, is a leader in advanced inspection software and aerial data analytics, focusing on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.
Founded 2014Santa Monica, United States$60Mlast round Mar 2025 - 18
Future FarmFuture Farm Provides Supply of Plant-Based Food.Future Farm Provides Supply of Plant-Based Food.
Founded 2019Santa Monica, United States$58Mlast round Nov 2021 - 19
VerticalVertical Entertainment is an independent film distribution and production company that offers full-service marketing and sales services.Vertical Entertainment is an independent film distribution and production company that offers full-service marketing and sales services.
Founded 2012Santa Monica, United States$58Mlast round Apr 2019 - 20
Miles Electric VehiclesMiles Electric Vehicles manufactures zero-emission, full electric cars and trucks for fleet use within the United States.Miles Electric Vehicles manufactures zero-emission, full electric cars and trucks for fleet use within the United States.
Founded 2004Santa Monica, United States$56Mlast round Dec 2009 - 21
Lincoln Avenue CommunitiesLincoln Avenue Capital Management engages in property management and real estate services.Lincoln Avenue Capital Management engages in property management and real estate services.
Founded -Santa Monica, United States$51Mlast round Feb 2026 - 22
GoopGoop is a wellness and lifestyle brand founded in September 2008 by actress Gwyneth Paltrow, based in Santa Monica, California.Goop is a wellness and lifestyle brand founded in September 2008 by actress Gwyneth Paltrow, based in Santa Monica, California.
Founded 2008Santa Monica, United States$50Mlast round Mar 2018 - 23
Whip MediaWhip Media is a SaaS and data intelligence company based in Santa Monica, California.Whip Media is a SaaS and data intelligence company based in Santa Monica, California.
Founded 2014Santa Monica, United States$50Mlast round Jan 2020 - 24
Religion of SportsReligion of Sports is a global media company and studio founded in 2017 by NFL legends Tom Brady and Michael Strahan, along with filmmaker Gotham Chopra.Religion of Sports is a global media company and studio founded in 2017 by NFL legends Tom Brady and Michael Strahan, along with filmmaker Gotham Chopra.
Founded 2017Santa Monica, United States$50Mlast round Jun 2022 - 25
VerishopVerishop is a premium lifestyle company that offers everyday luxury in fashion, beauty, home, and more.Verishop is a premium lifestyle company that offers everyday luxury in fashion, beauty, home, and more.
Founded 2018Santa Monica, United States$40Mlast round Jul 2022 - 26
GumGumGumGum is an Artificial Intelligence company that uses machine learning to extract value from digital content.GumGum is an Artificial Intelligence company that uses machine learning to extract value from digital content.
Founded 2008Santa Monica, United States$37Mlast round May 2015 - 27
MobcrushMobcrush is a technology and entertainment company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2014 by industry veterans.Mobcrush is a technology and entertainment company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2014 by industry veterans.
Founded 2014Santa Monica, United States$36Mlast round Oct 2016 - 28
Pray.comPray.com is a faith-based technology platform and social impact company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Westlake Village, California.Pray.com is a faith-based technology platform and social impact company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Westlake Village, California.
Founded 2017Santa Monica, United States$34Mlast round Mar 2020 - 29
LiveControlLiveControl is a media production company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in cloud-based remote video production.LiveControl is a media production company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in cloud-based remote video production.
Founded 2018Santa Monica, United States$30Mlast round Jul 2021 - 30
GreenflyGreenfly is a software platform that automates the continuous flow of short-form digital media for sports organizations.Greenfly is a software platform that automates the continuous flow of short-form digital media for sports organizations.
Founded 2014Santa Monica, United States$29Mlast round Apr 2024 - 31
Brighter.comBrighter creates an online marketplace that allows members to compare dentists by price and reputation.Brighter creates an online marketplace that allows members to compare dentists by price and reputation.
Founded 2011Santa Monica, United States$28Mlast round Oct 2013 - 32
PerelelPerelel is a women's health startup that focuses on providing personalized vitamin routines for every stage of a woman’s reproductive cycle.Perelel is a women's health startup that focuses on providing personalized vitamin routines for every stage of a woman’s reproductive cycle.
Founded 2020Santa Monica, United States$27Mlast round Nov 2025 - 33
Super League EnterpriseSuper League Enterprise is a publisher and developer of games and experiences for the biggest immersive digital platforms in the world.Super League Enterprise is a publisher and developer of games and experiences for the biggest immersive digital platforms in the world.
Founded 2014Santa Monica, United States$22Mlast round May 2026 - 34
FINNYFinny is a perfect tool to engage with your child and make device time more productive.Finny is a perfect tool to engage with your child and make device time more productive.
Founded 2013Santa Monica, United States$21Mlast round Dec 2025 - 35
RGM GroupRGM Group is a privately held interactive media firm based in Venice, California, with additional offices in New York City, San Francisco, and San Diego.RGM Group is a privately held interactive media firm based in Venice, California, with additional offices in New York City, San Francisco, and San Diego.
Founded 2004Santa Monica, United States$21Mlast round Sept 2012 - 36
Cinq MusicCinq is a record label and music distribution company that provides rights management and brand management services.Cinq is a record label and music distribution company that provides rights management and brand management services.
Founded 2012Santa Monica, United States$20Mlast round Jul 2017 - 37
CreatorDAOCreatorDAO is a decentralized community that invests in creators by providing capital, technology, and operational support.CreatorDAO is a decentralized community that invests in creators by providing capital, technology, and operational support.
Founded 2022Santa Monica, United States$20Mlast round Aug 2022 - 38
BloomNationBloomNation is an online floral marketplace founded in 2011, connecting consumers with over 3,500 independent local florists across nearly 5,000 cities in the UBloomNation is an online floral marketplace founded in 2011, connecting consumers with over 3,500 independent local florists across nearly 5,000 cities in the U
Founded 2011Santa Monica, United States$18Mlast round Feb 2021 - 39
Arrive RecommerceArrive Recommerce, Inc., based in Santa Monica, California, is a technology and logistics company focused on reducing waste in the retail sector.Arrive Recommerce, Inc., based in Santa Monica, California, is a technology and logistics company focused on reducing waste in the retail sector.
Founded 2017Santa Monica, United States$16Mlast round Jul 2023 - 40
DoltHubDoltHub Inc.DoltHub Inc.
Founded 2018Santa Monica, United States$16Mlast round Oct 2021 - 41
HMBradleyHMBradley is a digital banking platform that develops programs to reward savers.HMBradley is a digital banking platform that develops programs to reward savers.
Founded 2019Santa Monica, United States$16Mlast round Jul 2023 - 42
Happy ReturnsHappy Returns provides return solutions for leading online and omni-channel retailers.Happy Returns provides return solutions for leading online and omni-channel retailers.
Founded 2015Santa Monica, United States$15Mlast round Apr 2019 - 43
FormspringFormspring.me is a social media network for sharing interesting information and personal responses.Formspring.me is a social media network for sharing interesting information and personal responses.
Founded 2009Santa Monica, United States$14Mlast round Jan 2011 - 44
GammaTimeGammaTime is a premium micro-drama streaming platform tailored for American audiences.GammaTime is a premium micro-drama streaming platform tailored for American audiences.
Founded -Santa Monica, United States$14Mlast round Jun 2026 - 45
AllvoicesAllVoices is an employee relations platform that enables companies to efficiently and effectively resolve workplace issues.AllVoices is an employee relations platform that enables companies to efficiently and effectively resolve workplace issues.
Founded 2017Santa Monica, United States$14Mlast round Aug 2021 - 46
ImmunoVecImmunoVec develops gene therapy treatments to cure terminal genetic diseases of the immune system.ImmunoVec develops gene therapy treatments to cure terminal genetic diseases of the immune system.
Founded 2019Santa Monica, United States$13Mlast round Jul 2026 - 47
Thatgamecompanythatgamecompany is an independent video game development studio based in Santa Monica, California.thatgamecompany is an independent video game development studio based in Santa Monica, California.
Founded 2006Santa Monica, United States$13Mlast round Mar 2022 - 48
MD InsiderMachine Learning Enabled Physician Performance TransparencyMachine Learning Enabled Physician Performance Transparency
Founded 2012Santa Monica, United States$12Mlast round Apr 2015 - 49
XfireXfire is a gaming software company that has been a key player in enhancing the online gaming experience since its founding in 2002.Xfire is a gaming software company that has been a key player in enhancing the online gaming experience since its founding in 2002.
Founded 2002Santa Monica, United States$12Mlast round May 2012 - 50
LifeforceLifeforce is a health optimization platform focused on longevity medicine, aimed at helping adults, especially those in midlife, manage their health proactively.Lifeforce is a health optimization platform focused on longevity medicine, aimed at helping adults, especially those in midlife, manage their health proactively.
Founded 2021Santa Monica, United States$12Mlast round May 2023
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