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Santa Monica 48

  • AllVoices Holding AllVoices is the AI-native employee relations platform for anonymous reports, cases, and investigations.
  • Aniplex of America Aniplex of America Official Website - Check out what
  • Apogee Electronics B2B / enterprise in Santa Monica
  • Base BOY Entertainment Network Focus on your art while we handle the complexities of talent management, including negotiations and long-term strategy.
  • Brand Knew A creative agency that moves people to take action, specializing in direct to consumer, real money gaming…
  • Calltastic Calltastic helps companies build, improve, and scale customer operations.
  • CBS Media Ventures Media / creator in Santa Monica
  • Chill Paws Chill Paws offers premium CBD for dogs, providing natural solutions for your pet's relaxation and wellness.
  • Cloud Imperium Games Led by Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games is developing Star Citizen…
  • Comparably Marketing agency in Santa Monica
  • Cornerstone OnDemand Cornerstone and our intelligence platform for workforce readiness deliver the insights leaders want, the skills and learning people need…
  • Debmar-Mercury Debmar-Mercury, a leading media company specializing in syndication, network, cable and ancillary markets…
  • Econic Partners Econic Partners offers intricate economic, financial, and econometric analysis for various sectors.
  • Edmunds Marketplace in Santa Monica
  • Existence Genetics Existence Health is a private medical practice that provides state-of-the-art predictive medicine services.
  • FIGS Shop FIGS for comfortable designer scrubs and medical clothing that’s 100% brilliant. Loads of colours and fashionable styles.
  • Gen.G Los Angeles Media / creator in Santa Monica
  • Good American Made by women, for women. All bodies. All Sizes. No compromises.
  • GoodRx Healthtech in Santa Monica
  • Griffin Gaming Partners Griffin Gaming Partners' mission is to be the definitive source of capital for the games industry.
  • GumGum AI/ML in Santa Monica
  • Headspace Live a healthier, happier, more well-rested life in just a few minutes a day. Get the science-backed mental health app for every moment.
  • Hulu JioHotstar is India’s largest premium streaming platform with more than 100,000 hours of drama and movies in 17 languages…
  • Inhouse Use the legal AI to draft or review service agreements, NDAs, consulting contracts, vendor agreements, shareholder agreements…
  • Jewish Life Television Media / creator in Santa Monica
  • Johnny Was The official Johnny Was website has the best selection of chic clothing, from women
  • King Baby Studio Shop designer jewelry handcrafted in the USA. King Baby brings originality and unique detail.
  • Kite Pharma Kite is dedicated to curing cancer. Learn about the science of cell therapy, our cancer research, and our cancer treatments in the pipeline.
  • Levtex Home Shop Levtex Home's timeless bedding collection including quilts, bedsheets, duvets, comforters, bedspreads and more.
  • License Solution Only $79 to get your California real estate license using our fast and easy online courses.
  • Merchynt Automated Google Business Profile management and local SEO software.
  • Mirrored Media Marketing agency in Santa Monica
  • Naughty Dog Gaming in Santa Monica
  • OneWest Bank Bank with First Citizens, a family-led bank focused on long-term relationships, offering checking, savings, credit cards, loans…
  • Paul Frank The Official Paul Frank Store
  • Provivi (United States) Provivi using modern science to help farmers protect crops in a naturally effective and sustainable way.
  • RadiaBeam Technologies (United States) B2B / enterprise in Santa Monica
  • Santa Monica Studio Santa Monica Studio (SMS) is the PlayStation® video game development team owned by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE).
  • SimplePractice Get the #1 HIPAA-compliant EHR and practice management software. Join 250,000+ therapists, health & wellness professionals.
  • Skydance Interactive Gaming in Santa Monica
  • Snap We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate.
  • Super League Enterprise Super League unites insights, creative, and distribution into one Play Intelligence Engine…
  • SYRN From Sydney Sweeney’s boobs to yours. Bras in up to 44 sizes, matching panties, lounge and lingerie that you wear for you.
  • Tapcart SaaS in Santa Monica
  • TixTrack Discover TixTrack – the leading ticketing platform that powers venues with advanced sales, analytics…
  • William Rast E-commerce / retail in Santa Monica
  • ZANE Productions Video Production Company
  • Ziprecruiter AI/ML in Santa Monica

El Segundo 26

  • AgilLink Secure Bill Pay and Specialized Cloud accounting Solutions for Business Managers, Family Offices…
  • Beyond Meat Plant protein food you can feel good about.
  • Cetera Financial Group Fintech in El Segundo
  • Coast Energy Holdings Coast Energy partners with commercial property owners to convert underutilized spaces into revenue-generating energy assets.
  • CX2 CX2 delivers spectrum dominance to the battlefield by providing AI-enabled hardware and software that see, disrupt…
  • DirecTV Stream Media / creator in El Segundo
  • Faraday Future "We endeavor to make modern life more connected, more intuitive, more effortless." - Faraday Future
  • Federal Industries Defence in El Segundo
  • First Resonance Transform your productivity, efficiency & scalability through the MES manufacturing software from First Resonance!
  • General Galactic Technologies General Galactic builds advanced spacecraft for sustained maneuver and more time on-mission across the space domain
  • GoGuardian GoGuardian empowers K-12 leaders with effective tools to create safe and engaging learning for every student.
  • Heart Aerospace Heart Aerospace — electrifying regional air travel.
  • House of Moves House of Moves is North America's leading performance capture and animation studio serving indie developers, game studios, film…
  • ImmunityBio We're dedicated to defeating cancer with therapies that target disease, not immune systems.
  • InferLink (United States) InferLink is an AI research and consulting firm with expertise in data science, machine learning, natural language processing…
  • Internet Brands Media / creator in El Segundo
  • Matter Intelligence Matter Intelligence is pioneering a new ultraspectral vision ecosystem that sees molecular chemistry…
  • Millennium Space Systems Affordable, high-quality small satellites across LEO, MEO, GEO orbits. 100% mission success. Missile defense, ISR, comms & advanced space.
  • NantHealth At NantHealth, we build technology that helps payers and providers work together to ensure patients receive timely…
  • Radiant Deeptech in El Segundo
  • ShoeDazzle E-commerce / retail in El Segundo
  • Skyryse SkyOS is the first fully digitized aircraft operating system that enhances safety and offers optionally-piloted capabilities.
  • Varda Space Industries Expanding the economic bounds of humankind with the world's first orbital manufacturing & reentry platform.
  • World Tree USA World Tree grows Paulownia hardwood through regenerative forestry in partnership with farmers across the Americas.
  • Wpromote Marketing agency in El Segundo
  • Zico Hold onto your coconuts, major hydration is heading your way!

Culver City 25

  • Affirm Films Media / creator in Culver City
  • Avenda Health Healthtech in Culver City
  • Azuki Media / creator in Culver City
  • Beats Electronics Beats by Dre brings you the best in bluetooth headphones, earbuds and speakers.
  • ChowNow Order food online with no hidden fees.
  • Easel Biotechnologies (United States) Climate / clean energy in Culver City
  • Edlio Edlio creates easy-to-use school websites and mobile apps for seamless teacher-parent communication.
  • Enplug Digital Signage and Video Wall Solutions to Improve the Experience of Your Automotive Dealership.
  • Henry Rose The first line of fine fragrances created with 100% ingredient transparency. Cruelty Free, Hypoallergenic, No Parabens, No Phthalates.
  • Hyperkinetic Studios At Hyperkinetic Studios, our seasoned consultants breathe life into your vision for app and game development…
  • ISBX ISBX is a cross-platform Web, iPhone, Android and Mobile App Developer based in Los Angeles, California.
  • Jam City HQ Jam City connects people around the world through great games.
  • Jukin Media Media / creator in Culver City
  • L-Nutra L-Nutra — The Longevity Leader.
  • Loot Interactive If you are looking for a site that offers the highest casino bonus, then you are in the right place. Dynamic Loot is the best online casino.
  • MeUndies D2C / consumer in Culver City
  • Nacelle Transform your store with Nacelle
  • Participant A pioneer of socially conscious storytelling, Participant drives real-world impact and awareness around today's most vital issues.
  • Ritual Our radical idea: supplements should work.
  • Sky Zone Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Parks are an exciting entertainment, fitness, and sports experience for the whole family.
  • Spotter Powering premium creator entertainment and delivering proven brand impact.
  • SuperBot Entertainment Gaming in Culver City
  • tokidoki Media / creator in Culver City
  • True North Social At True North Social, our team of digital marketing agency experts can bring out the best in your brand and help you find new customers.
  • TrueCar Marketplace in Culver City

West Hollywood 25

  • ANINE BING Blending elements of Scandinavian simplicity with American energy…
  • Art Of Sport Art of Sport is a complete line of daily essential body and skin care products made for athletes.
  • Attn: We make premium social for the brands, institutions, and leaders who need more than visibility.
  • CBS Studios Media / creator in West Hollywood
  • GCheck Understand the importance of employment background checks in hiring decisions to ensure a safe workplace.
  • GOLF WANG Shop the official collection at GOLF WANG
  • Grindr Grindr is the world’s largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people.
  • ISA Wellness & Aesthetic Boutique Discover holistic aesthetic and wellness treatments in Los Angeles.
  • Jellysmack Maximize your earnings and followers. Join Jellysmack and Go Bigger with content amplification across multiple social media platforms.
  • Jenni Kayne Elevate your wardrobe and home with modern essentials.
  • Lulu and Georgia Shop Lulu and Georgia for the best and latest in rugs, furniture, home accents, lighting…
  • MMC HR Discover how HR Human Resources outsourcing and payroll can save your business costs and streamline operations effectively.
  • Modern Animal Healthtech in West Hollywood
  • Napster Create, deploy and talk to lifelike AI agents with voice, video presence, memory and real-time utility across apps, websites and workplaces.
  • Nasty Gal Something new is on the way.
  • Next Health Next Health offers personalized wellness plans including NAD+ & IV therapy, hormone treatments, regenerative aesthetics and more.
  • PanIQ Escape Room Media / creator in West Hollywood
  • Reformation Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. Reformation is #2. We make sustainable clothing and accessories.
  • Signature Creative For 22 years, Signature Creative has helped hospitality, wellness & tech brands sharpen positioning and design experiences that last.
  • SKIMS SKIMS is a solutions oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear.
  • Stem Fintech in West Hollywood
  • The Elder Statesman Discover the latest arrivals from The Elder Statesman— Through a focused lens of modern luxury…
  • The Hundreds The Hundreds is a community-based streetwear brand and media platform with an emphasis on People Over Product.
  • Wondery Media / creator in West Hollywood
  • Woven Digital Explore Woven's collection of luxury handmade rugs, from area rugs to bespoke designs. Discover the perfect rug for your space with Woven.

Burbank 20

  • Bang Zoom! Studios Magnolia
  • Bubba's LA Media / creator in Burbank
  • Caiman Security Cybersecurity, SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 compliance services for growing businesses.
  • CareerArc Social Recruiting Reach, engage, and convert jobseekers with candidate sourcing technology that makes your opportunities impossible to miss.
  • Careful Security CMMC Phase 2 for defense contractors, ISO 42001 AI governance, plus SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS — done right, without the bloat.
  • Cartoon Network Media / creator in Burbank
  • Dhar Mann Studios Media / creator in Burbank
  • Dreaming Tree The Dreaming Tree is a production company that produces feature films, documentaries, shorts, and commercials.
  • Frederator Studios Frederator Studios is a cartoon and animation studio best known for producing Adventure Time, The Fairly OddParents, and Castlevania.
  • Insomniac Games To create games that have a positive and lasting influence on people’s lives.
  • Legacy Launch Pad Publishing Media / creator in Burbank
  • Modern HR ModernHR is leading Professional Employer Organization in California, Providing HR Consultation…
  • Nickelodeon Animation Studio Splat your way through the wild world of Nick with all your favorite shows, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora, The Loud House…
  • Sky Solar Pro Sky Solar Pro offers smart, reliable solutions to maximize your energy savings.
  • Sunrun Use solar panels to power your home in Los Angeles, with as low as $0 down.
  • The Walt Disney Studios Media / creator in Burbank
  • Titmouse Media / creator in Burbank
  • Whatnot E-commerce / retail in Burbank
  • Wild Canary Animation Media / creator in Burbank
  • Zest AI Accurately assess, confidently decision, and perpetually optimize your lending business with proven AI technology.

Downtown LA 20

  • AppMakers USA App, Web, AI & Software Development
  • AXS Media / creator in Downtown LA
  • Bambee HR Bambee is the leading outsourced HR solution for small to large businesses.
  • Chris Collins B2B / enterprise in Downtown LA
  • Emotive Grow your business with SMS marketing software and agency-level text message marketing services.
  • EV Connect EV charging software & charging solutions for businesses.
  • HauteLook E-commerce / retail in Downtown LA
  • JELA Payments Fintech in Downtown LA
  • Killphonic Rights Artist-first rights, distribution, records, news, and contact in one public home.
  • MedMen MedMen Weed Dispensary provides the best way to shop online or in store.
  • NationBuilder SaaS in Downtown LA
  • Ondra Health Start your GLP-1 treatment in minutes. Licensed provider review, compounded semaglutide & tirzepatide from $96/mo, shipped to your door.
  • Promise Promise Jeans , Oscar , Dickies
  • Proper Hospitality Our luxury boutique hotels & residences offer bold design and modern wellness…
  • Resecurity (USA) Cyber Security Services ➦ Resecurity company in USA ➦ Cybersecurity vendor for Individuals & Enterprise.
  • Roar Solar Climate / clean energy in Downtown LA
  • Rocket Dog Footwear Space in Downtown LA
  • Royal Business Bank From personal banking to business lending, Royal Business Bank delivers financial solutions with fast service, real expertise…
  • StartGrowScale.ai We build high performing websites, content systems, and AI integrations for professionals.
  • Trusaic Trusaic simplifies pay equity, decisions, reporting and governance for global enterprises with the world’s most trusted methodology.

Pasadena 16

  • Alpha Hormones Biotech in Pasadena
  • Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Changing the way diseases are treated, Arrowhead pharmaceuticals uses innovative, scientific methods to discover, develop…
  • BioVinc (United States) BioVinc is a leader in the development of novel bone disease selective therapeutics and diagnostics.
  • Blue Marble Health An evidence-based Remote Therapeutic Monitoring telehealth platform that improves patient access and outcomes.
  • Courthouse News Service Media / creator in Pasadena
  • CPO Commerce Shop CPO Outlets for premium refurbished tools from brands like Makita and Husqvarna.
  • Funktronic Labs Funktronic Labs is a creative technology studio experimenting with artful interactions, playful design, and immersive storytelling.
  • Landmark Entertainment Group Landmark Entertainment Group prides itself on creating new forms of entertainment for the expanding global audience.
  • May Lindstrom Skin The ultimate small-batch luxury organic skincare experience. Feed your skin with all natural, nutrient-filled ingredients.
  • Miso Robotics Miso’s AI-powered kitchen automation platform to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and scale restaurant operations seamlessly.
  • OpenX Discover the world of programmatic advertising and how it revolutionizes digital marketing.
  • QLess QLess streamlines queues, reduces wait times, and enhances customer experiences with smart queue management solutions.
  • Supplyframe A Global Engineering Network
  • The Odd Gentlemen Gaming in Pasadena
  • X1 Technologies X1 is the leader in index-in-place data discovery — and the only platform that runs AI In-Place directly where enterprise data lives.
  • Xencor Biotech in Pasadena

Sawtelle 16

  • AdGreetz AI/ML in Sawtelle
  • AgaveLuz Organic Tequila Indulge in the smoothness of AgaveLuz organic tequila the top choice of best organic tequila brands.
  • Eleven Arts Media / creator in Sawtelle
  • Firefly Games Gaming in Sawtelle
  • FishBowl Worldwide Media Media / creator in Sawtelle
  • GenAI.Labs Los Angeles AI agency building custom chatbots, agents, and ML systems that deliver real, measurable results.
  • Generate Life Sciences Generate Life Sciences is dedicated to helping more parents have children and access the science they need to protect their family’s future.
  • Happiest Baby (United States) Happiest Baby SNOO, the safest and smartest baby bed and 5-second swaddle, 5 S's and baby sleep advice…
  • Immix Biopharma Biotech in Sawtelle
  • LeadPoint Performance Advertising Platform
  • Pictor Labs Healthtech in Sawtelle
  • Riot Games Get to know the Rioters at our Global HQ in Los Angeles, USA, view the latest job openings, and learn more about Riot's global teams.
  • Roberts Space Industries Publisher of the groundbreaking AAA space games Star Citizen and Squadron 42.
  • Thumzup Media Marketing agency in Sawtelle
  • Toonstar Toonstar will launch its third series, "Space Junk," on May 19th, but the show can't be seen on a TV network or a streaming service.
  • Whip Media Discover how Whip Media is revolutionizing the business of content with AI-native solutions for smarter licensing.

Beverly Hills 13

  • A.l.c From everyday essentials to statement silhouettes, shop our elevated Spring edit.
  • A24 The studio behind Marty Supreme, Materialists, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Hereditary, Moonlight, Uncut Gems, Midsommar, Euphoria…
  • Capricor Therapeutics Biotech in Beverly Hills
  • Crowds On Demand Crowds on Demand is your home for impactful advocacy campaigns, demonstrations, PR stunts, audiences for hire and corporate events.
  • DreamSofa Customize your comfort with DreamSofa’s custom couches and sofas, now with Lifetime Warranty and 100-Day Returns.
  • FabFitFun FabFitFun - Beauty, Fitness, Lifestyle
  • lumelle lumelle is a members-only fine jewelry rental platform.
  • Plush Home Proptech / real estate in Beverly Hills
  • Sidney Kimmel Entertainment SK Global Entertainment focuses on developing, financing, and producing premium content with cultural impact and global appeal.
  • Skybound Entertainment Media / creator in Beverly Hills
  • Studio71 Media / creator in Beverly Hills
  • Techcloudpro Transform your business with TechCloudPro — Private AI deployment, Oracle NetSuite ERP, CyberArk cybersecurity, and IT staffing solutions.
  • Wonder Dynamics Gaming in Beverly Hills

Glendale 13

  • 51 Minds Entertainment Bunim/Murray Productions and 51 Minds are in the business of producing award-winning reality programs for networks like MTV, E!…
  • Arecont Vision SaaS in Glendale
  • Beyond Limits Beyond AI delivers industrial AI powered by neuro-symbolic AI, enabling trusted…
  • Dherbs Health Emporium Healthtech in Glendale
  • Dreamworks Animation Media / creator in Glendale
  • Happier Camper The leader in lightweight fiberglass travel trailer design. Experience one of our luxury campers with our unique, flexible Adaptiv™ system.
  • LegalZoom Get expert legal services in India with LegalZoom. From business formation to legal documents, we make law simple and accessible.
  • Rough Draft Studios Media / creator in Glendale
  • ServiceTitan SaaS in Glendale
  • Solar G California's premier solar installer. Residential & commercial solar, Tesla Solar Roof, battery storage, EV charging, and GAF roofing.
  • SprintRay High Resolution and Fast 3D Printing for Digital Dentistry. Discover the best 3D printing solutions in Digital Dentistry by SprintRay
  • Tango Tango lessons start here!
  • Xos Mobility / EV in Glendale

Hollywood 13

  • AD.JUST Video Production Los Angeles AD.JUST - Los Angeles video production agency. Corporate, product, Kickstarter, social media & branded videos
  • Animation Guild Media / creator in Hollywood
  • Audio UP Fast-turnaround audio finishing for trailers, promos, and marketing content. Mixing, dialog editing, sound design, and music editing.
  • Bold Films Media / creator in Hollywood
  • Create Music Group Create Music Group helps artists, labels, and music businesses grow with real capital, real systems…
  • Ingenuity Studios Ingenuity Studios is a visual effects company that has been creating innovative visual effects for over twenty years.
  • Jack Rourke's Psychic Readings Los Angeles Jack Rourke is Los Angeles' most trusted psychic — fMRI-verified medical intuitive, best-selling author, and expert featured on NBC, CNN…
  • Kobe Digital Kobe Digital is a unified team of performance marketing, design…
  • LaMay Day Media LaMay Day Media is a full streaming and service media and production platform.
  • LocalEyes Video Production Los Angeles Media / creator in Hollywood
  • Passes Passes allows creators to monetize their content and build direct relationships with their audience through subscriptions, messaging…
  • The Room Recording Studios Discover the best recording studio Hollywood on Melrose Avenue!
  • Warp Top 20 LTL carrier rebuilding freight from the ground up. Pooled freight across shippers. Prices drop as the network grows.

Playa Vista 13

  • 72andSunny 72andSunny is a global creative company with offices in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Amsterdam and Sydney.
  • Apex Mass-manufacturing productized satellite platforms to accelerate deployment of critical, next-generation constellations.
  • Centerfield Outcome-based customer acquisition.
  • Creator Marketing Creator Marketing is a Tampa-based digital advertising and marketing agency.
  • Crexi SaaS in Playa Vista
  • Fandango Buy movie tickets in advance, find movie times, watch trailers, read movie reviews, and more at Fandango.
  • Innovation Wireless Synchronized Clock Systems, bell, paging and emergency systems for schools, healthcare, industrial, and government. Get a quote today!
  • PlayStation Productions Learn more about TV, movies and animation based on the incredible characters and worlds from PlayStation Studios' acclaimed games.
  • Telescent (United States) D2C / consumer in Playa Vista
  • The Honest Company Shop The Honest Company for innovative formulas and designs on beauty, baby, cleaning products, and more.
  • Thrive Causemetics Thrive Causemetics offers luxury, high-performance vegan cosmetics.
  • Thrive Market E-commerce / retail in Playa Vista
  • Treyarch Making legendary games since 1996, Treyarch Studios are the creators of Black Ops and the birthplace of Call of Duty Zombies.

Mid-Wilshire 12

Torrance 10

  • Blue Robotics Blue Robotics builds high-performance underwater robots like ROVs and USVs, along with a full line of marine components…
  • Castelion Castelion designs, tests, and manufactures next-generation military systems rapidly and at massive scale to deter future wars.
  • Divergent Technologies Here to build
  • Epirus Epirus combines the latest in directed energy, long-pulse high-power microwaves (HPM), AI…
  • Hadrian Hadrian is rebuilding America’s industrial strength, rapidly scaling our country’s manufacturing output through advanced software…
  • Health-Ade Health-Ade Kombucha is Brewed in Los Angeles.
  • K2 Space Building the largest satellites in orbit. Ultra-powerful, scalable platforms engineered for LEO, MEO, GEO and cislunar missions.
  • King's Hawaiian Explore the delicious world of King's Hawaiian. From savory bread to sweet treats, experience the flavors of Hawaii.
  • Navitas Semiconductor Semiconductors in Torrance
  • Pixio Discover more about the best performance gaming monitors. Experience gaming at its best. Free Shipping Available. Register Online.

Long Beach 9

  • Airhart Aeronautics Modern and intuitive avionics.
  • Atlas Financial Services Fintech in Long Beach
  • GrayMatter Robotics GrayMatter Robotics is the AI layer that runs your factory floor — adapting to any part, any process, any environment.
  • Intelecis IT Support & Cybersecurity Company NSA-accredited managed IT and cybersecurity for Orange County businesses. CMMC compliance specialists for defense contractors.
  • Original Roadhouse Grill Foodtech / F&B in Long Beach
  • Relativity Space Relativity Space builds reusable rockets that make access to space more reliable and routine—empowering science, exploration…
  • Starlit Starlit is a luxury womenswear brand encompassing the evolving energy of Los Angeles through its emotional connections to music…
  • Vast Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach.
  • Zen Beverage Sustainable Water with a Purpose.

North Hollywood 8

  • Fryette Amplification Fryette Amplification offers the best tube amps on the planet!
  • Identity FX Find a domain name today. We make it easy.
  • Inventure Media / creator in North Hollywood
  • Ketchup Entertainment With over a decade of immersion in film finance and distribution…
  • Millionaire Fresh Millionaire Fresh Inc. is the premiere studio production company in Los Angeles | We Create The Best.
  • Modern Bathroom Explore bathroom vanities, bathtubs, toilets, mirrors, faucets, sinks, storage, shower fixtures…
  • Nordic Catch Premium seafood and meats delivered nationwide.
  • Product Society Product Society is a turnkey private-label manufacturer and brand-development partner. We

Westwood 8

Arts District 6

  • J Brand E-commerce / retail in Arts District
  • Listo Effortless communication and task management platform for frontline and deskless workers.
  • Mobius Digital Site for Mobius Digital, makers of games wild and wonderful. Come explore with us
  • SEO Company For SaaS An internet marketing and SEO company for SaaS. Get more leads for your SaaS business.
  • Soylent Soylent products turn a full meal into a one-step process with everything the body needs to thrive.
  • Sunlight Media Los Angeles web design and digital marketing agency.

Inglewood 6

  • Alelo (United States) Use simulation training powered by generative AI to personalize and scale learning. Alelo is a world leader in AI training.
  • Cosm Cosm is a global technology company delivering immersive experiences for Sports and Entertainment, Science and Education…
  • Fisker Mobility / EV in Inglewood
  • Neuro-Kinesis Biotech in Inglewood
  • PACE NEWS Media / creator in Inglewood
  • Traffic Management Proptech / real estate in Inglewood

Hawthorne 5

  • Freeform Deeptech in Hawthorne
  • Launcher Launcher, a Vast company, is developing the E-2 liquid rocket engine…
  • Phase Four Space in Hawthorne
  • Reflect Orbital Sunlight after dark
  • SpaceX SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft.

Venice 5

  • Beautycounter Discover Counter, leading the standard of clean beauty. Shop our high performing, safer skincare & cosmetics products. Proven results.
  • Credit Repair Cloud Discover the pioneering Credit Repair Software empowering mortgage brokers & entrepreneurs. Transform credit repair businesses.
  • Fourthwall E-commerce / retail in Venice
  • Frankies Bikinis Effortlessly cool designer swimwear and apparel by Frankies Bikinis. Loved by celebrities and it-girls worldwide.
  • Fyxt Fyxt is the AI operating system for enterprise CRE—unifying workflows, data, and automation to reduce op-ex, increase NOI…

Woodland Hills 5

  • Fabletics D2C / consumer in Woodland Hills
  • Health Net Health Net provides quality affordable health plans for individuals, families, Medi-Cal members, Medicare and businesses.
  • HIRECLOUT HR tech / future of work in Woodland Hills
  • Infinity Ward Gaming in Woodland Hills
  • The Cockpit Studio MUSIC & VOCAL PRODUCTIONS,RECORDING, MIXING, MASTERING. Phone: +1 (818) 397-9849. 21226 Ventura Blvd #208, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Brentwood 4

Encino 4

  • Soultone Cymbals Media / creator in Encino
  • Teddy Fresh Shop the Teddy Fresh Official Website. Browse the Latest Collections, New Arrivals, Hoodies, Beanies, Sweats, and more.
  • Ugly Brother Studios Media / creator in Encino
  • Zevia Zevia creates a variety of zero sugar soda and energy drinks with real ingredients

Exposition Park 4

  • Everytable Foodtech / F&B in Exposition Park
  • SPINX Digital D2C / consumer in Exposition Park
  • sweetgreen healthy salads, hearty wraps, grain bowls, and warm plates made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.
  • Tripalink Proptech / real estate in Exposition Park

Koreatown 4

  • MIX Recording Studio MIX Recording Studio, Los Angeles premier independent recording studio. 4 rooms, Elite engineers, Dolby Atmos mixing, MTV-featured.
  • Network Automation SaaS in Koreatown
  • The Washington Food Order your next meal from a variety of amazing local restaurants!
  • Xfernet Custom dedicated infrastructure designed to mitigate risk and control IT costs. Secure, scalable, and backed by our expert technical team.

Los Feliz 4

  • Miniac Films Media / creator in Los Feliz
  • Pinkberry Discover Pinkberry®, the original frozen yogurt brand, featuring tart and sweet flavors, fresh fruit toppings, and customizable treats.
  • Scientology Media Productions (KSCN-TV Los Angeles) Watch original Scientology Network programming channels 24/7 on Scientology.tv, DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse…
  • SkyTown Entertainment LA SkyTown Entertainment offers quality, affordable video production, self tape auditions, demo reels, actor services including classes…

Marina del Rey 4

  • Kluge Interactive Building the future of human connection through #VR #AR #Spatial games and experiences. The creators of Synth Riders.
  • Survios Home / Company Company // We Are a Leading Global Gaming Studio Background Screenshot // Creed: Rise to Glory Championship...
  • System1 System1 connects high intent customers with advertisers at scale
  • ZEFR Zefr is the leader in AI-powered content classifications for brands and advertisers.

Century City 3

  • Ares Industries Place website meta description here
  • Bluestone Apps Bluestone Apps delivers native and hybrid mobile app development solutions as top rated agency. iOS, Android and PWA app developers.
  • Culture Collective Culture Collective provides artists with the best in music management, record label services, and brand consulting.

Little Tokyo 3

Silver Lake 3

  • Forme Solar Electric SoCal's go-to solar panel and battery installation experts. Proudly serving Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego and Orange County.
  • Parachute Home Very comfortable essentials that make you feel at home – bedding, bath linens, decor and more.
  • Pirate.com The best studios in Silver Lake, LA to rehearse, collaborate, practice, DJ and mix with no distractions.

Universal City 3

  • Mahmee Expert pregnancy and postpartum care from a dedicated team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more.
  • Pirros Pirros makes your firm's Revit details and families instantly searchable with AI — no tags, no manual setup.
  • Studio Distribution Services Media / creator in Universal City

Sherman Oaks 2

  • FloQast AI agents that automate reconciliations, close workflows, and journal entries — fully auditable, human-approved every step.
  • The Animation Picture Company Smarter Solutions, One Tap Away

Westchester 2

  • Hallmark+ Media / creator in Westchester
  • Magnite The world's top publishers trust Magnite to help them drive more advertising revenue across every channel and format, including CTV.

Boyle Heights 1

Calabasas 1

  • AJProTech Award-winning IoT & hardware product development company. End-to-end IoT development services: design, prototyping, manufacturing.

Eagle Rock 1

  • MRKTMADE/ MRKTMADE is an award-winning digital marketing company in Los Angeles, CA that provides web design, SEO…

Echo Park 1

Highland Park 1

  • iam8bit Shop rare soundtracks, unique art, and limited games.

Manhattan Beach 1

  • Impulse Space We provide efficient in-space mobility that moves payloads from low Earth orbit to any destination.

Redondo Beach 1

Studio City 1

Van Nuys 1

Across the city 20

  • Alo Yoga Shop the best yoga wear & accessories for yoga and working out. Wear-tested by yogis for the best fit.
  • Amped Kitchens L.A. North Amped Kitchens offers commercial kitchens for rent in Los Angeles with over 100 private food production spaces.
  • Brochu Walker The Official Brochu Walker Store at BrochuWalker.com.
  • Bureau of Small Projects D2C / consumer
  • CAD Stone Works Architectural stone fabrication and installation for luxury estates across Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Malibu, and Los Angeles.
  • Dave's Hot Chicken Street food sensation turned fast-casual hit, Dave
  • Fashion Nova Trend-first fashion for every body. Shop Fashion Nova for dresses, jeans, matching sets & more for women, men, plus size, and kids.
  • Heal Healthtech
  • Jeffree Star Cosmetics Created by Jeffree Star. Highly Pigmented Makeup and High-Performance Skincare with Powerful Ingredients.
  • LA Solar Group Solar panel, battery storage and EV charger installation across Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties. Installing since 2010.
  • Machina Labs Machina builds intelligent, software-defined factories that deliver complex metal structures for aerospace, defense…
  • Moe's Group "Moes Group LLC is your one-stop shop for business success.
  • Mozza Foods Mozza Foods is developing real dairy casein grown in soybean plants.
  • Navia Robotics Discover advanced service robots from Navia Robotics.
  • NZXT Shop NZXT gaming PCs, prebuilt computers, and premium components.
  • TruConnect D2C / consumer
  • TSM (Team SoloMid) Gaming
  • Universal Waste Systems Climate / clean energy
  • V-MODA V-MODA is the music lifestyle brand where state-of-the-art tech meets stylish design in customizable headphones and more.
  • Young & Reckless D2C / consumer

Where the city gathers

Coworking spaces 114

Cafes 92

Campuses 54

Investors 36

Incubators 4

  • Idealab Idealab creates ground-breaking companies whose products and services change the way people think, live and work.
  • Mandala Space Ventures A venture studio and fund building the emerging space economy with visionary founders.
  • Microsoft for Startups Los Angeles Incubator in Playa Vista
  • SkaFld Studio An innovation studio combining an 11-phase methodology with AI-native tools to conceive, validate, and scale ventures.

Accelerators 3

Communities 3

Startups

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Dave Fintech

Jason Wilk

Founded 2016 (Wilk's fourth venture, funded by his $85M AllScreen sale), Dave is a neobank/cash-advance app built to kill overdraft fees, now serving 10M+ users. Went public on Nasdaq (ticker DAVE) in Januar...

FaZe Clan Gaming

Thomas 'Temperrr' Oliveira, Richard 'Banks' Bengston & others

Founded 2010 as a CoD trickshot collective, FaZe grew into a leading esports/creator brand and went public via SPAC (NASDAQ: FAZE) in 2022 at a ~$725M valuation. After the stock collapsed, GameSquare acquire...

Honey (PayPal Honey) Ecommerce

Ryan Hudson & George Ruan

Founded 2012 in LA, Honey built a browser extension that auto-applies coupons and rewards at checkout. Acquired by PayPal in 2020 for ~$4B — one of the largest LA tech exits ever. Early backers included Sant...

Karman Space & Defense Manufacturing

Tony Koblinski (CEO)

Huntington Beach-HQ'd fabricator of mission-critical space & defense systems (payload fairings, propulsion, missile/hypersonic and UAS structures). IPO'd on NYSE (ticker KRMN) Feb 2025 at a ~$4B valuation, r...

Puma Biotechnology Biotech

Alan Auerbach (Founder/CEO)

Public (NASDAQ: PBYI) commercial-stage oncology biopharma headquartered on the Wilshire Corridor. Markets NERLYNX (neratinib) for HER2-positive breast cancer and is advancing alisertib (aurora kinase inhibit...

Rocket Lab Spacetech

Peter Beck

HQ'd in Long Beach; NASDAQ:RKLB. Operates the small-lift Electron (69+ launches by mid-2025) and is bringing the reusable medium-lift Neutron to first flight, with Launch Complex 3 completed in 2025. Bought ...

Divergent Technologies Manufacturing

Kevin Czinger

Founded 2014, Torrance (plus Long Beach); its DAPS end-to-end digital manufacturing platform designs, 3D-prints and auto-assembles complex structures without fixed tooling. Expanded into defense (Lockheed, R...

Genies Gaming

Akash Nigam & Evan Rosenbaum

Founded 2017, Genies builds AI-powered 'Smart Avatars' plus SDKs/dev tools for games, apps and virtual experiences, and made its name creating celebrity avatars (Rihanna, Justin Bieber). Its 2021 Series C ra...

Liquid Death Consumer brands

Mike Cessario

Founded 2017, Liquid Death is a canned water and beverage brand famous for heavy-metal branding ("Murder Your Thirst"). Sales hit $303M in 2024; a 2024 round pegged its valuation at $1.4B. Note: a Dec 2024 s...

Mythical Games Gaming

John Linden & Rudy Koch

Founded 2018 by ex-Activision executives, Mythical builds Web3/blockchain games and the Mythical Platform. Its 2022 Series C hit ~$150M at a $1.25B valuation (a16z, NFL's 32 Equity, Michael Jordan among back...

Scopely Gaming

Walter Driver & Javier Ferreira

Founded 2011, Scopely is the world's #2 (and US #1) mobile games maker by revenue, behind Monopoly Go!, Marvel Strike Force, Star Trek Fleet Command and Stumble Guys. Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group (PIF) a...

100 Thieves Gaming

Matthew 'Nadeshot' Haag

Founded 2017 by former OpTic CoD captain Nadeshot, 100 Thieves is an LA esports org and lifestyle brand, backed early by Dan Gilbert and later Drake/Scooter Braun. Fields franchised teams in VALORANT (VCT), ...

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VCs

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Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Santa Monica — 1305 2nd Street

Silicon Valley's largest VC opened a ~30,000 sq ft LA office in 2022 in the restored 1914 landmark Hotel Hart building in downtown Santa Monica, part of its post-pandemic 'cloud' expansion. The office anchors a16z's growing SoCal presenc...

Mucker Capital Santa Monica

Founded 2011 by Erik Rannala and William Hsu, Mucker invests at pre-seed, seed and Series A across the US, Canada and beyond. Portfolio of ~170 companies with breakout exits including Honey (acquired by PayPal) and ServiceTitan (IPO). Ru...

TenOneTen Ventures Los Angeles (Westside)

LA-based seed fund investing in B2B software, backing technical founders building vertical SaaS and B2B infrastructure. A long-running pillar of the LA seed community, active in the local founder and operator network.

Bonfire Ventures Santa Monica

Seed-stage B2B software specialist founded 2017 by Mark Mullen and Jim Andelman. Now manages $1B+ AUM across multiple funds; its fourth core fund closed at $245M in 2025. Focuses exclusively on early B2B SaaS founders and is among the mo...

M13 Santa Monica

Founded 2016, M13 is an early-stage (seed/Series A) firm run heavily by ex-operators, with a Propulsion team supporting founders on growth. Started in DTC/consumer and broadened to enabling tech across work, health, commerce and money. P...

Wavemaker Partners Santa Monica

Early-stage firm bridging the 'post-angel to pre-venture' gap with a co-investment approach, typically writing $100K–$1M checks. Operates across LA and Southeast Asia and has co-invested alongside Crosscut, Rustic Canyon and Science on n...

Slauson & Co. South LA / Culver City corridor

Early-stage fund founded 2020 by Austin Clements and Ajay Relan, rooted in economic inclusion and named after the Slauson Avenue corridor where the founders met. Closed a $75M Fund I (LPs including Ron Conway) and a $100M Fund II in 2024...

Wonder Ventures Los Angeles

LA-based pre-seed firm whose explicit mission is to back Southern California's best founders earlier than anyone else. Leads pre-seed rounds with $250K–$500K checks backed by a local founder/operator LP flywheel, and markets a founder-fr...

Strong Ventures Los Angeles

LA-based seed and early-stage fund with a strong bridge to the Korean and broader Asian startup ecosystems, co-investing in cross-border rounds alongside BonAngels and other regional funds. Focuses on early consumer and tech-enabled comp...

Freeflow Ventures Pasadena / LA

Venture firm launched to commercialize and back deep-tech startups spinning out of Caltech and the broader LA research base. Focuses on hard-science founders at the earliest stages, complementing Caltech's internal Rocket and Seed funds.

Incubators

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Science Inc. Santa Monica

Startup studio and VC founded 2011 by Michael Jones (ex-Myspace CEO). Best known for building Dollar Shave Club (acquired by Unilever for ~$1B), plus FameBit and HelloSociety. Closed a $75M venture fund in 2018 and continues to incubate ...

LA Cleantech Incubator (LACI) Arts District — La Kretz Innovation Campus, 525 S Hewitt St

City-affiliated cleantech incubator on the 3.2-acre La Kretz Innovation Campus in downtown LA (opened 2016). Accelerates commercialization of clean technologies in transportation, energy and sustainable cities, pairs founders with a 60+ ...

Techstars Los Angeles (incl. Healthcare & Space) Los Angeles

Techstars runs several LA-based programs: a flagship LA accelerator, the consortium-backed Techstars Healthcare (with Cedars-Sinai, UCI Health and UnitedHealthcare), and the Techstars Space Accelerator (with US Space Force and NASA JPL)....

MuckerLab Santa Monica

Mucker Capital's pre-seed accelerator, run as small annual cohorts of ~20-25 companies with no fixed bootcamp or demo day — just heads-down building until the next milestone. Typically invests $100K–$175K for 10-15% equity. A decade-plus...

USC + Techstars Accelerator USC University Park Campus

A 13-week on-campus accelerator for startups with at least one USC-affiliated founder (student, alumni, faculty or staff), spanning all industries with emphasis on bioscience, engineering, AI, healthcare, deep tech and media tech. Offers...

Amplify.LA Venice

Pre-seed fund and accelerator in Venice, founded 2011, backing technical, product-obsessed teams from first check to exit. Invests ~$50K–$150K for 5-15% plus free workspace on its Venice campus and hands-on mentorship. Has backed 100+ co...

Expert Dojo Santa Monica — Santa Monica Place rooftop

International accelerator on the rooftop of Santa Monica Place, positioning itself as one of SoCal's fastest-growing programs. Provides up to $100K and an intensive early-stage program to push startups toward Series A; since 2018 it has ...

Startup UCLA Westwood — UCLA campus

UCLA's campus-wide entrepreneurship hub (founded 2012), best known for its 10-week Summer Accelerator that gives student and alumni teams workspace, legal services, mentors and exposure to top entrepreneurs and investors, capped by a dem...

Caltech Rocket Fund & Caltech Seed Fund Pasadena — Caltech

Caltech's twin new-venture vehicles. The Rocket Fund gives $25K–$75K non-equity grants to cleantech and sustainability startups for prototyping and field testing; the Caltech Seed Fund supplies pre-seed/seed capital ($100K–$500K via SAFE...

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Communities

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Santa Monica Third Street Promenade / The Water Garden

The gravitational center of 'Silicon Beach' and the address most founders mean when they say LA tech. Snapchat (Snap Inc.) grew up here, and it is home base for the region's marquee VCs — Upfront Ventures (LA's largest, ~$2B raised), M13...

Venice Abbot Kinney Blvd

The bohemian, design-forward face of Silicon Beach — boardwalk culture meets 'Silicon Beach' offices. Google took a large footprint here (the Frank Gehry 'Binoculars' building), and Snapchat originally scattered storefronts across the ne...

Playa Vista The Reserve / Runway Playa Vista

The purpose-built 'campus' end of Silicon Beach, on the former Howard Hughes airfield. Google/YouTube, Facebook, Yahoo, and Electronic Arts anchored large offices here, giving it a masterplanned, big-tech-satellite feel rather than a scr...

Marina del Rey Marina waterfront office parks

The quieter, waterfront sibling within Silicon Beach, wedged between Venice and Playa Vista. Home to a mix of mid-size tech offices and startups drawn by marina views and proximity to the Westside talent pool. Functions more as spillover...

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Women founders

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Ara Katz consumer health

Seed Health

Co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a Venice/LA-based microbiome science company best known for its DS-01 Daily Synbiotic (probiotic + prebiotic). Seed pairs consumer products with a research arm (SeedLabs...

Ariel Kaye D2C

Parachute

Founder and CEO of Parachute, an LA-born direct-to-consumer home essentials and bedding brand launched in 2014 that expanded into dozens of physical retail stores. Parachute has raised $47M+ and is a flagshi...

Katherine Power D2C

Merit Beauty / Who What Wear

Serial LA founder behind media brand Who What Wear (Clique), plus consumer brands Merit Beauty, Versed skincare and Avaline wine. Merit, a minimalist clean-beauty D2C line, raised a $20M Series A led by L Ca...

Deepica Mutyala D2C

Live Tinted

Indian-origin (South Asian American, Texas-raised) founder and CEO of LA-headquartered Live Tinted, a multicultural clean-beauty brand born from her viral 2015 YouTube hack and #TintFam community. Live Tinte...

Claire Schmidt HR-tech

AllVoices

Founder and CEO of AllVoices, an LA-based HR-tech platform for anonymous employee reporting of harassment, bias and workplace issues, with AI-assisted case management for employers. The company has raised se...

Shivani Siroya fintech

Tala

Indian-origin founder and CEO of Tala, a Santa Monica-based fintech providing instant credit and financial services to underbanked consumers in emerging markets (Kenya, Philippines, Mexico, India). Tala has ...

Cat Chen D2C

Skylar

Founder and CEO of Skylar, an LA-based hypoallergenic, cruelty-free clean fragrance and body-care D2C brand. Skylar has raised roughly $11M and is frequently listed among LA's notable women-founded consumer ...

Madeline Fraser e-commerce

Gemist

Founder and CEO of Gemist, an LA-based jewelry-tech platform letting customers design and virtually try on custom fine jewelry via mobile, with a technology stack it also licenses to jewelers. Raised a $1M s...

All Raise women in tech

Los Angeles chapter

National nonprofit working to increase funding to women founders and the number of women decision-makers in VC. All Raise launched an official Los Angeles chapter and runs VC cohorts, fundraising workshops, ...

Women Founders Network women in tech

Los Angeles-based nonprofit accelerating early-stage women-led companies through mentoring, coaching and its flagship annual Fast Pitch competition (held in LA), which awards cash and in-kind prizes. One of ...

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Neighbourhoods

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Santa Monica (Silicon Beach)

The gravitational center of Silicon Beach and the address most founders mean by LA tech. Snap grew up here, and the region's marquee VCs (Upfront, M13) sit along the beachfront office corridors.

22 companies 8 investors 6 coworking

Strong in Gaming, Media & entertainment

Venice

The design-forward, bohemian face of Silicon Beach along Abbot Kinney. Google took a large footprint here, favored by consumer and creative-tech founders who want texture over a corporate campus.

3 companies 1 investor 1 coworking

Strong in D2C, AI

Marina del Rey

The quieter waterfront sibling within Silicon Beach, wedged between Venice and Playa Vista, home to mid-size tech offices and the Westside talent pool.

5 companies

Strong in Media & entertainment, Proptech

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Answers about the Los Angeles startup scene

What does the startup ecosystem in Los Angeles look like?

LA is polycentric with two signature poles. Silicon Beach (Santa Monica, Venice, Playa Vista) builds software, media and consumer, while the Gundo (El Segundo, Long Beach) builds hardware, aerospace and defense. Its distinctive strengths are entertainment and the creator economy, aerospace and defense, D2C and beauty, and gaming. The vertical pages above map who is building what.

What is the difference between Silicon Beach and the Gundo?

Silicon Beach is the coastal software, media and consumer cluster around Santa Monica, Venice and Playa Vista, where Snap grew up and Upfront and M13 invest. The Gundo is El Segundo and Long Beach, the epicenter of American hard tech, where SpaceX was founded and Anduril, Varda, Rocket Lab and Relativity now build. One ships software, the other builds physical things.

Where do founders network in Los Angeles?

At meetups, summits and demo days across a polycentric city. The marquee gatherings are Upfront Summit, LA Tech Week (a16z), the Montgomery Summit and the TiE SoCal Investor Summit, and recurring communities include Startup Grind LA, AI LA, AI Tinkerers and TiE SoCal. dot.LA keeps the running event calendar. eChai does not run LA events yet, which is exactly what the CTA below is about.

Which are the top aerospace and defense startups in Los Angeles?

The Gundo and Space Beach anchor American hard tech: Anduril, Varda, Castelion, CX2, Radiant and Hadrian in and around El Segundo, and Rocket Lab, Relativity, Vast and Apex in Long Beach. See the Aerospace and Defense vertical pages above for the filterable list.

Which are the top entertainment and creator startups in Los Angeles?

LA's signature edge. Snap, Whatnot, Create Music Group, Genies, Scopely and Mythical lead, with an adtech cluster (GumGum, OpenX, System1) and a streaming-tech belt across Culver City and Hollywood. The Media and entertainment, Creator and Gaming vertical pages map the full set.

Who are the active VCs and investors in Los Angeles?

Upfront Ventures is the anchor (LA's largest and oldest, around $2B), alongside a16z LA, Mucker Capital, M13, March Capital and inclusion-focused funds like Slauson. Accelerators include Techstars LA, USC Techstars and Grid110. The investors section above lists them by type.

How do I find a co-founder in Los Angeles?

Go where founders already gather. Accelerators like Techstars LA and USC Techstars run structured programs, but most pairings start informally at Startup Grind LA, AI Tinkerers, TiE SoCal events and LA Tech Week. Show up to a few, meet people building adjacent things, and the conversations tend to find their own way to co-founder fit.

Is there an eChai chapter in Los Angeles?

Not yet. eChai's US chapters are San Francisco, New York and Boston, and LA is not live. LA has a large diaspora and a booming AI, entertainment and aerospace base, so it is a natural fit. If you want to help launch eChai LA, email [email protected]. Until then, the nearest chapter is San Francisco.

How can I help launch eChai in Los Angeles?

eChai is community-led and free, and LA needs a local host. If you are a founder or operator in LA who wants to bring together the diaspora and the wider ecosystem, email [email protected]. TiE SoCal is the natural partner network, and the communities and investors mapped above are the people already in the room.

What are the best startup events in Los Angeles?

Upfront Summit (winter), LA Tech Week (October, a16z), the Montgomery Summit (March, Santa Monica) and the TiE SoCal Investor Summit are the marquee dated gatherings, alongside monthly Startup Grind LA and AI meetups. dot.LA publishes the running calendar. An eChai LA launch event would plug into LA Tech Week naturally.

Want to help launch eChai in Los Angeles?

eChai is free, open and community-led, and LA does not have a chapter yet. If you are a founder or operator here who wants to bring the diaspora and the wider ecosystem together, email [email protected]. The natural launch partner is TiE SoCal, and the nearest live chapter meanwhile is San Francisco.

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