1,189 California startups filed a Form D in the last 12 months. Together they reported $55.92B sold in 1,235 new rounds. The median round was $3.2M.
Startups
1,189
filed in 12 months
Reported new funding
$55.92B
1,235 rounds
Median round
$3.2M
new rounds
Top city
San Francisco
286 startups
Largest rounds
5
fal - Features & Labels, Inc.
Artificial IntelligenceSan Francisco · filed Nov 2026
$1.03B42 investors
Latest filings
| Company | Industry | City | Filed | Amount sold | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crypto & Web3 | San Francisco | Nov 13, 2026 | $6.5M ↗ | 162 | |
| Biotech & Pharma | Palo Alto | Nov 13, 2026 | $1.3M ↗ | 1 | |
| Industrial & Robotics | San Francisco | Nov 13, 2026 | $0 ↗ | 0 | |
| Industrial & Robotics | San Francisco | Nov 13, 2026 | $30.0M ↗ | 17 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | Santa Clara | Nov 13, 2026 | $60,000 ↗ | 1 | |
| Consumer & Retail | West Hollywood | Nov 13, 2026 | $40,000 ↗ | 1 | |
| Aerospace & Defense | Vista | Nov 13, 2026 | $1.8M ↗ | 5 | |
| Enterprise Software | Sacramento | Nov 13, 2026 | $7.0M ↗ | 1 | |
| Consumer & Retail | Foster City | Nov 12, 2026 | $150K ↗ | 1 | |
| Not classified yet | Alameda | Nov 12, 2026 | $3.3M ↗ | 17 | |
| Biotech & Pharma | Menlo Park | Nov 12, 2026 | $250K ↗ | 1 | |
| Consumer & Retail | Lawndale | Nov 12, 2026 | $200K ↗ | 2 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | San Francisco | Nov 12, 2026 | $349.9M ↗ | 20 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | San Francisco | Nov 12, 2026 | $1.03B ↗ | 42 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | San Francisco | Nov 12, 2026 | $10.7M ↗ | 14 |
Cities
California companies 3,706
| Company | Industry | City | Latest filing | Latest raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not classified yet | Los Angeles | May 11, 2026 | $30K | |
 Alume Biosciences IncDevelops drugs to help surgeons see nerves during operations. | Biotech & Pharma | LA Jolla | May 8, 2026 | $2.1M |
 BRT Biotechnologies, Inc.Develops libraries of large, ring-shaped molecules for drug discovery. | Biotech & Pharma | Claremont | May 8, 2026 | $607K |
 Navi AI, Inc.AI-powered flight analysis software for trainee pilots, instructors and flight schools. | Enterprise Software | San Francisco | May 8, 2026 | $1.4M |
 Pearl Music, Inc.A music-sharing app for people to discover music and share live shows. | Media, Entertainment & Gaming | San Francisco | May 8, 2026 | $15K |
 Kindra CorpKindra sells vaginal care and sexual wellness products for women. | Consumer & Retail | Los Angeles | May 7, 2026 | $2.6M |
ONclick Healthcare IncCoordinates care for patients recovering at home after a hospital stay. | Healthcare | Westlake Village | May 7, 2026 | $3.1M |
 Lighthouse Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Develops experimental medicines for people with neurodegenerative and inflammatory diseases. | Biotech & Pharma | Novato | May 7, 2026 | $15.2M |
| Not classified yet | East Palo Alto | May 7, 2026 | $100K | |
 MedVector CorpMedVector helps clinical trial sponsors reach patients through their local physicians. | Healthcare | El Segundo | May 6, 2026 | $1.0M |
 CarbonDrop, Inc.Develops an approach to removing carbon dioxide. | Energy & Climate | Palo Alto | May 6, 2026 | $19.6M |
 Kagin's Digital, Inc.Offers investors fractional ownership of rare coins and other historical collectibles. | FinTech & Financial Services | Tiburon | May 6, 2026 | $17K |
| Not classified yet | Long Beach | May 5, 2026 | $3.0M | |
 Mansa Micro, Inc.Streams films, series and channels featuring Black stories for viewers worldwide. | Media, Entertainment & Gaming | Woodland Hills | May 5, 2026 | $1.0M |
| Not classified yet | San Jose | May 5, 2026 | $11.2M | |
 BrandCapsule, Inc.BrandCapsule sells software that helps marketing teams understand how AI recommends their brands. | Enterprise Software | Santa Cruz | May 5, 2026 | $56K |
| Not classified yet | San Diego | May 5, 2026 | $30K | |
 Launchpoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc.Makes electric motors, generators and controls for aerospace and defense customers. | Aerospace & Defense | Goleta | May 4, 2026 | $237K |
 TalesVision, Inc.Produces short fantasy stories for online audiences and develops them into longer works. | Media, Entertainment & Gaming | Rancho Santa Fe | May 4, 2026 | $2.0M |
| Not classified yet | San Diego | May 4, 2026 | $6.7M | |
 Anyrose, Inc.Develops programmable surfaces for use in the physical world. | Industrial & Robotics | San Jose | May 4, 2026 | $100K |
| Biotech & Pharma | Daly City | May 4, 2026 | $10K | |
| Not classified yet | San Clemente | May 4, 2026 | $150K | |
 AI Commerce Solutions, Inc.AI marketing software for businesses selling products on Amazon. | Artificial Intelligence | San Francisco | May 4, 2026 | $100K |
 Shield AI IncBuilds autonomous aircraft and AI pilots for military and commercial users. | Aerospace & Defense | San Diego | May 1, 2026 | $591.8M |
 Konstructiq, Inc.Construction management software for residential contractors, covering estimates, projects and payments. | Real Estate & Construction | Palo Alto | May 1, 2026 | $4.7M |
 Caris IncDevelops a generator that uses waste plastic to produce electricity. | Energy & Climate | Merced | May 1, 2026 | $338K |
 Parnassus Labs, Inc.AI-moderated interview and research software for business research teams. | Artificial Intelligence | San Francisco | May 1, 2026 | $29.6M |
 DADOS Technology, Inc.A data engine for industrial operations. | Enterprise Software | Newport Beach | May 1, 2026 | $1.5M |
Pet Metrics, Inc.Develops diagnostic wearable devices for pets. | Industrial & Robotics | El Sobrante | Apr 30, 2026 | $250K |
| Biotech & Pharma | San Francisco | Apr 30, 2026 | $14.8M | |
 AurellaAI, Inc.Develops tax reasoning software for professional services firms. | Enterprise Software | San Diego | Apr 30, 2026 | $250K |
 Fermeate, Inc.Fermeate sells light-based fermentation controls to industrial producers. | Industrial & Robotics | San Francisco | Apr 30, 2026 | $2.5M |
 Second Star AviationProvides aircraft inspections, maintenance and repairs for aircraft owners and operators. | Aerospace & Defense | Stockton | Apr 30, 2026 | $900K |
 Snazzy Beverages, Inc.Canned cocktails made with spirits, lemonade and iced tea for adults. | Food & Agriculture | San Francisco | Apr 29, 2026 | $50K |
| Not classified yet | LA Mesa | Apr 29, 2026 | $66K | |
Brief Productivity Solutions, Inc.Software that helps executives track decisions and commitments. | Enterprise Software | Los Altos | Apr 29, 2026 | $3.5M |
 Levita Magnetics International Corp.Makes magnetic surgical systems for surgeons and hospitals. | Healthcare | Mountain View | Apr 28, 2026 | $30.7M |
 Landlord Solutions San Diego, Professional Corp.Provides eviction and other legal services to landlords. | Other | San Diego | Apr 28, 2026 | — |
| Not classified yet | Tahoe City | Apr 28, 2026 | $25K | |
 CNote Group, Inc.CNote offers cash management and fixed-income investments to institutions and individuals. | FinTech & Financial Services | Oakland | Apr 27, 2026 | $8.0M |
| Not classified yet | Menlo Park | Apr 27, 2026 | $4.9M | |
Faberlens Inc.AI agent safety testing and controls for businesses and agent builders. | Artificial Intelligence | Fremont | Apr 27, 2026 | $375K |
| Not classified yet | Irvine | Apr 27, 2026 | $2.2M | |
Rad Technologies Inc.Provides AI software for businesses creating marketing content. | Enterprise Software | Venice | Apr 24, 2026 | $105K |
 Neuro-Kinesis CorpDevelops sensor-equipped surgical tools for physicians and surgeons. | Healthcare | Inglewood | Apr 24, 2026 | $51K |
 ThetaRho, Inc.Sells on-site AI systems for clinical research teams. | Healthcare | Santa Clara | Apr 24, 2026 | $750K |
 VST Bio Corp.Develops antibody treatments for people with stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. | Biotech & Pharma | San Diego | Apr 24, 2026 | $31.8M |
 Deep Cogito Inc.Develops AI models and chat tools for adults. | Artificial Intelligence | San Francisco | Apr 24, 2026 | $39.9M |
| Not classified yet | Thousand Oaks | Apr 24, 2026 | $5.3M |
How this page is built
Startups are the private companies counted as startups (see our startup funding data), placed by the address on their latest Form D. Registered-agent and virtual-office addresses (common in Delaware and Wyoming) are not counted as a location. Public companies, foreign issuers and business-combination filings are excluded.