The Startup Ecosystem of Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles Area has 3055 startups in our sample database which represents about 8% of The United States’s sampled startups. Los Angeles Area is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in The United States.

CITY RANKING

Los Angeles Area kept its position stable in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, ranking 4th.

National Ranking

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Regional Ranking

3rd
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In North America

Global Ranking

4th
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The Startup Ecosystem in Los Angeles

Our startup ecosystem map for Los Angeles Area includes a sample of 3055 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 38 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 7 pantheon member entities. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Los Angeles Area is ranked within the top 10 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Los Angeles Area’s startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 3 and in Marketing & Sales, and Transportation. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Los Angeles
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TextPower
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Snapchat
JYMS startup icon
JYMS

Startups

Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Los Angeles
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CloudKitchens
ChowNow startup icon
ChowNow
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Goop

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

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Ecommerce & Retail
#3 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 470 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.

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Marketing & Sales
#3 worldwide

The Marketing & Sales industry in Los Angeles Area is ranked 3 globally. There are 352 startups for Marketing & Sales on our sample database and map.

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Transportation
#3 worldwide

Transportation is ranked 3rd in the world. Our database contains 254 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Los Angeles's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Los Angeles Area there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Marketing & Sales, Transportation. These three industries represent about 35% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Los Angeles Area.

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National Rank

3rd

Regional Rank

Overview

Los Angeles Area is The United States' 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 3rd in North America. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Los Angeles Area is ranked 4th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including TextPower and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Nintendo and 177 E Colorado Blvd.

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Startup Infrastructure in Los Angeles
With a large variety of initiatives, Los Angeles Area's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in North America. Los Angeles Area offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Los Angeles Area's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

UCLA Anderson Venture Accelerator startup icon

UCLA Anderson Venture Accelerator

The Design Accelerator startup icon

The Design Accelerator

Land O' Lakes Dairy Accelerator startup icon

Land O' Lakes Dairy Accelerator

Coworking Spaces

1900 Market St startup icon

1900 Market St

8305 Sunset Boulevard startup icon

8305 Sunset Boulevard

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One Culver

Organizations

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Southern California Linux Expo

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My Best Studio

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