Top California Angel or VC Firm Companies (167)

M13 is an early-stage (seed and Series A) venture capital firm that invests in visionary founders building disruptive software businesses. Established in 2016 with offices in Los Angeles and New York, the firm is a full-stack partner that brings its deep bench of full-time operators to help founders outperform and build category-defining companies. M13’s portfolio includes more than 200 direct...

Cie is a venture studio that serves as an innovation lab and accelerator for bold entrepreneurs who want to transform disruptive ideas into thriving ventures. Cie blends Silicon Valley DNA with the business maturity of serial entrepreneurs, seasoned venture capitalists, and Fortune 500 executives. Combined with the team’s strategic and operational expertise in technology, product development, brand building, and customer acquisition,...

Founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (known as "a16z") is a venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, California, that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic: We invest in seed to late-stage technology companies, across the consumer, enterprise, bio+healthcare, crypto, and fintech spaces. a16z has $28.2B in assets under management...

Y Combinator is the leading startup accelerator for entrepreneurs. Since 2005, YC has invested in over 4,500 companies, including Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe, Reddit, Instacart, DoorDash, and Coinbase. Today, YC has built the most powerful startup community in the world alongside the products and programs to support founders for the life of their company.

We’re specialists in pre-seed and seed. The startups we back go far. Best-in-class founders do not come around every day. When they do, we jump at the opportunity to work together. Our approach is to work with just a small number of best-in-class founders so we can dig in and go deep.

The Gathering Spot is an invite-only private membership club established to connect a network of creators, disruptors, entrepreneurs.

 Advantage Capital Partners invests in entrepreneurial small businesses in communities that are underserved by traditional sources of capital. The firm has built a strong and successful track record of public-private partnerships with state and federal economic development organizations, creating thousands of jobs and facilitating the flow of billions of dollars of investment capital into these communities.

Plug and Play is a global innovation platform and venture capital firm. Its mission is to make innovation open to anyone, anywhere, by connecting entrepreneurs, corporations, and investors worldwide. With a presence in 60+ locations, it supports over 100,000 startups and 550+ corporations across 25+ industries, providing acceleration programs and investment to drive technological advancement across multiple sectors.

Costanoa exists to elevate founders building companies of consequence. We lead investments from formation through Series A in Applied AI, AI Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, National Security, and Fintech. With $2.3B AUM, we’re boutique by design—making fewer investments to deliver deeper expertise and operational support when it matters most: the early, defining stages of growth. For more information, please visit www.costanoa.vc.

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $205 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2024. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented, and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, equity, and real estate. The firm has more than 1,200 employees and offices in 23 cities worldwide. For additional information, please visit Oaktree’s website...

Industrious’ private offices and suites — the highest-rated workspaces in the industry — provide the most sustainable option for companies to manage newly distributed teams for the long term. We make it easy to find an office that works for you — even if you come in just once or twice a week. Recognized as one of America’s 500 fastest-growing...

The Newport Company is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in visionary founders who are shaping tomorrow's technologies in fields such as artificial intelligence, healthcare, and frontier technology. Their mission is to support innovative founders in building transformative technologies that move the world forward, providing the capital and guidance necessary to accelerate the development of cutting-edge innovations.

Y Combinator is an accelerator and seed fund that invests in early-stage startups and runs a recurring program to help founders refine product, pitch, and business strategy. YC provides a small amount of seed capital, intensive mentorship during accelerator cycles, and ongoing support and network resources to help startups scale, raise follow-on funding, and navigate the investor and acquisition landscape.

Experts in crafting digital products ⚡️ At Thaloz, the mission is to support at every stage of the digital product journey. With a team of over 100 experts and a global presence in 30 countries, we leverage top-tier Latin American talent to deliver exceptional software development solutions that drive success. Our Services: → Product Lab: Comprehensive product development services to build and scale...

Convene Hospitality Group is redefining the future of gathering. Our global portfolio of lifestyle brands spans destinations and experiences designed to connect people in meaningful ways. From workplaces to cultural venues, executive summits to brand activations, we design and operate hospitality-driven environments that transform how the world meets and celebrates. As a global company and the largest provider of purpose-built meeting...

SAIGroup is a private investment company focused on acquiring and growing enterprise AI companies. The SAIGroup portfolio includes SymphonyAI, ConcertAI, and RhythmX AI.

Soho House & Co. operates a global membership platform of physical and digital spaces, including members' clubs, restaurants, hotels, and cinemas, catering to those in the film, media, fashion, and creative industries. It connects members worldwide to work, socialize, create, and drive positive change, offering food and beverage, accommodation, and spa services.

StartX is a non-profit educational program and accelerator affiliated with Stanford University, dedicated to accelerating the development of Stanford-affiliated entrepreneurs through experiential education and collective intelligence.

VLAB is a non-profit organization that connects entrepreneurs, founders, industry experts, and investors with ideas and technologies that have the potential to disrupt industries and create opportunities. Since 1990, its unique panel discussions have been one of the most popular forums in Silicon Valley, examining industry-disrupting innovations from varying perspectives.

500 Global is a venture capital firm with over $2.7B in Assets Under Management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,600 companies operating in 80 countries. Our portfolio includes 51...