Top Tech Startups in Southern California in 2024

Melodia is a music search platform for content creators. We want to make it easier for the over 200 million content creators worldwide, whether they’re YouTubers, TikTokers, Instagram users, game developers, or film producers, to find the song that best fits their content.

Mall culture is dying and traditional retail is struggling to stay afloat, while the biggest generation of consumers - GenZ and Millennials, continue to become more content obsessed. FlickPlay is the first gamified content creation platform to engage users in immersive experiences at their favorite pop culture locations. With a fun gamified twist, FlickPlay enables brands to release limited edition products, give exclusive access, samples and discounts to the biggest generation of experience seekers. FlickPlay has the gamified/social interaction of “Pokemon Go”, with the content creation angle of The Museum of Ice-cream.

We are a tech consultancy, working with big fitness brands to design and build next-level fitness technology. We're entrepreneurs, having started 3 product-tech companies and 1 prior consultancy. We're ex-Silicon Valley and ex-Google. We're hands-on designers and product people who are passionate about the details and love creating epic product experiences. We are tri-coastal and nomadic -- living in inspiring places, traveling freely, and working with influential clients all over the world. Oh, and of course, we love working out. Join us to help build the next gen of epic fitness tech.

Trnsact exists to make your life as an equipment vendor easier. Selling equipment is hard enough and we believe that getting your customer financed quickly, no matter what their credit profile is, should be the least of your worries. So with our blood, sweat and tears, we've built easy-to-use technology that allows you to generate more revenue for your business while doing less work. All while providing your customers a professional and delightful financing experience. Trnsact is built to grow your revenue by shortening the sales cycle and increasing your sales conversion rate. By offering customers an easy way to get financing and sign docs, your sales process becomes a delight instead of a drag.

The Los Angeles foodscape is as diverse as it is delicious. But in a city with almost too many options, it can be hard to decide where or what you want to eat. On top of that, rating sites and review culture don’t focus on what actually matters: the food. That’s why we launched TruDine, a platform that lets your cravings lead you to local restaurants. With over 14,000 independent restaurants in Los Angeles alone, there should be no reason you can’t eat exactly what you want, when you want it. And if you don’t know what you want, let us suggest dishes based on your past preferences. At TruDine, we help restaurants build an online experience that reflects the heart of their business, not just its bones. We revolutionize dining for everyone involved in the process -- restaurants, owners, and patrons. Deciding what to eat sucks, but it doesn’t have to.

amiqo is a social platform designed to combat loneliness and social isolation by empowering individuals to confidently initiate and engage in real-life, activity-based meetups. It provides a fun, low-pressure environment where users can create or join spontaneous activities based on shared interests, facilitating authentic, face-to-face connections. The platform simplifies socializing by offering intuitive tools for planning meetups, while prioritizing safety and privacy, such as first-name-only interactions and profile picture sharing limited to confirmed attendees.

Avnos is the world’s best shot to get to gigaton scale of carbon removal from direct air capture. We empower any company committed to decarbonization – from energy companies to carbon utilization to project developers — to remove carbon dioxide using fewer natural and financial resources when compared to other DAC companies. Avnos’ technology produces water — the world’s most valuable and scarce resource — and a key benefit to communities across the globe whose access is changing. Because it is geographically-flexible, Avnos’ technology has a broader operating range making it scalable in markets across the globe. We are a driven team of scientists, engineers and technical operators working together to solve one of the most fascinating and impactful problems the world has to solve: removing legacy carbon emissions in service of cooling the planet. We know that innovation requires creativity and courage and we give our people ownership to follow their curiosity to a solution. We work fast and collaboratively, learning from each other as we create answers to climate’s most pressing questions. Avnos is a place where you can see the impact of your work in the real world. At Avnos, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation and success. Our mission-driven culture is fueled by individuals from various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives coming together to make a meaningful impact. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other dimension of diversity. Join us in our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute to our collective mission. Your unique talents and perspectives are not just welcomed; they are essential to our success. Apply today and be a part of a team that is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the world.

At Chhirolya Technologies, we’re creating something close to our hearts: Karnika - AIOS. It’s more than just software—it’s a platform designed to make women feel safer and more supported in their daily lives. We’re diving into some tough challenges, like how to address real security concerns while keeping the platform easy to use and accessible. Our hope is to bring real change, making safety something that’s simple, reliable, and available to every woman who needs it.

Choose Your Horizon is enabling the future of mental health. We provide best-in-class, at-home, psychedelic therapy, and mental health protocols to enable individuals to find peace in their everyday lives.