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Los Angeles venture capital & startups
LA aerospace, defense, and consumer tech across El Segundo to Santa Monica.
Los Angeles pairs entertainment/consumer founders with a fast-growing aerospace and defense cluster. See our LA funds and startups hubs.
Funds matched by headquarters aliases; startups by hq field plus curated IDs when verified.
Venture firms in Los Angeles
Matched from fund headquarters in our directory (alias-based). Dual-HQ firms may appear in more than one city.
| Firm | HQ (directory) | Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth Wall | Los Angeles, CA | Series A, Series B+ |
| Upfront Ventures | Los Angeles, CA | Seed, Series A |
Startups we cover in Los Angeles
Matched from startup hq fields. Many profiles still lack HQ — curated lists in editorial notes fill gaps when verified.
| Startup | One-liner | HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Amca | Integrated aerospace and defense manufacturing platform for critical components. | El Segundo, California |
| Apex Space | Productized satellite bus manufacturer (Aries, Nova, and Comet platforms). | Los Angeles, California |
| Arc | Electric boats for consumer recreation and expanding into commercial and defense marine. | Los Angeles, California |
| Autograph | Web3 NFT platform for sports and entertainment digital collectibles. | Los Angeles, California |
| Autograph.io | Web3 NFT platform for sports and entertainment digital collectibles (Autograph.io). | Los Angeles, California |
| Believer | Game studio building a next-gen open-world multiplayer IP from former Riot executives. | Los Angeles, California |
| Cantina AI | Social AI platform for persistent characters across voice, video, and text (Cantina). | Los Angeles, California |
| Carbonated | Mobile game studio building MadWorld, a real-time multiplayer tactics shooter with optional Web3 land ownership. | El Segundo, California |
| Cider | Gen-Z direct-to-consumer fashion brand with on-demand, data-driven manufacturing. | Los Angeles, CA |
| CreatorDAO | Web3 DAO pooling capital and ops support to invest in creators. | Los Angeles, California |
| CX2 | AI-driven electronic warfare systems for U.S. defense spectral dominance. | El Segundo, California |
| Destruction Labz | LA gaming studio (ex-Epic founders) building immersive experiences and web3 IP. | Los Angeles, CA |
| District | AI commerce platform for live selling, auctions, and community marketplaces. | Los Angeles, California |
| EPAL, INC. | Gaming companion marketplace (E-PAL) plus Balance.fun Web3 game infrastructure. | Los Angeles, California |
| Equal IQ | Revenue infrastructure for sports, media, and entertainment — contract negotiation, obligations, and payment execution. | Los Angeles, California |
| Factual | Neutral location-data platform for POI, audiences, and measurement—merged into Foursquare in 2020. | Los Angeles, California |
| Foundation | Curated NFT marketplace for digital art and creative auctions on Ethereum. | Los Angeles, California |
| FWB | Friends With Benefits — token-gated creative community and DAO experimenting at the intersection of culture and Web3. | Los Angeles, California |
| GamerXSociety | Gaming company building inclusive, culture-forward interactive entertainment for underserved audiences. | Los Angeles, California |
| Graft Concepts | Modular iPhone cases with interchangeable backplates and a quick-release latch — YC S13 hardware startup, now inactive. | Los Angeles, California |
| Hadrian | Automated precision manufacturing factories for aerospace and defense parts. | Los Angeles, California |
| Incention | Fan-collaborative IP platform on Story blockchain—debut franchise Emergence from David S. Goyer. | Los Angeles, California |
| Infinite Athlete | Sports data OS merging live game feeds (FusionFeed) with biomechanics for leagues and broadcasters. | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Intro | Marketplace for booking 1:1 video calls with experts across business, wellness, and design. | Los Angeles, California |
| KIKI World | Community commerce platform where fans co-create beauty products with onchain rewards. | Los Angeles, California |
| Kin Health | Free patient-facing AI app that records visits and turns doctor conversations into actionable summaries. | Los Angeles, CA |
| Knowable | Audio-first expert courses for commute learning—acquired by Medium in 2021. | Los Angeles, California |
| Lightspark | Enterprise Bitcoin Lightning payments infrastructure — founded by David Marcus. | Los Angeles, California |
| Manifold | NFT creator platform (Manifold Studio) — artists deploy self-owned smart contracts and control provenance. | Los Angeles, California |
| NationBuilder | Community organizing and campaign software for political candidates and advocacy groups. | Los Angeles, CA |
| Observable Space | LA space-tech company building full-stack optical systems for laser comms, space domain awareness, and in-space payloads. | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Pahdo Labs | Anime RPG studio (Halcyon Zero) building vertical UGC platform for anime-style game mods. | Los Angeles, California |
| Rabbit | AI hardware startup behind the r1 pocket device and Large Action Model (LAM) OS. | Santa Monica, CA |
| Radiant | Portable micro-nuclear reactors for remote power and defense applications. | El Segundo, California |
| Radiant Nuclear | Portable microreactor company building Kaleidos for remote and defense energy. | El Segundo, California, USA |
| Rollup AI | Engineering collaboration platform for hardware development teams. | Los Angeles, CA |
| Salt AI | Visual AI development platform for building and deploying AI workflows. | Santa Monica, CA |
| ShoeDazzle | Subscription e-commerce for women's shoes and accessories. | Los Angeles, California |
| Soylent | Meal-replacement drinks and powders for convenient nutrition. | Los Angeles, California |
| Swan | Bitcoin-only platform for recurring buys, custody, and savings. | Los Angeles, California |
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