2026 Santa Barbara Startup Directory List
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Founded: 2016 by Daniel Nurmi and Saïd Ziouani
Description: Secure container-based workflows without compromising velocity
Total Funding: $41M
Founded: Apr 2015 by Guillaume De Zwirek and Joe Tischler
Description: SaaS for patient experience with AI-powered virtual agents (voice and text)
Total Funding: $110M
Founded: Aug 2020 by Woody Sears, Kevin Costner, and Bill Werlin
Description: App with bite-sized audio stories about history, landmarks, and culture for travel
Total Funding: $5.4M
Founded: 2021 by Kate Scanner, Celine Lightfoot, and Sarah Pinner
Description: Browser extension showing the best resale listings while shopping
Total Funding: $5.8M
Founded: 2017 by Jeffrey Becker and Gregg Peterson
Description: Developing non-opioid therapies for pain management, addiction and mental health indications.
Total Funding: $4.8M
Founded: 2018 by David Chase, Kristin James, and Timothy James
Description: MR-based diagnostic platform to measure ultra fine tissue changes.
Total Funding: $4.6M
Founded: 2019 by Nate Kirchhofer and Eric Brigham
Description: Organic redox-active electrolytes for redox flow batteries, enabling flow batteries that are lower cost, safer, and more sustainable to domestically produce.
Total Funding: $150K (grant, non-dillutive)
Founded: 2015 by Kyle Spearrin
Description: Password Manager, Secrets Manager, and passkey innovations.
Total Funding: $100M
Founded: 2018 by Bassem Hamdy and Ron Goldshmidt
Description: AI-driven financial automation platform for construction
Total Funding: $54M
Founded: 2021 by Craig Harris, John Greathouse, and Pawan Nachnani
Description: Provides real-time technographic intelligence for platforms and GTM teams.
Total Funding: $5.4M
Founded: 2021 by Tyler Susko and John Greathouse
Description: Adaptive footwear to enhance mobility for those facing walking challenges
Total Funding: $1.7M
Founded: 2018 by Hannah Mendoza
Description: Wellness blends using functional mushrooms and adaptogenic herbs
Total Funding: $2.8M
Founded: 2014 by Andreas Forsland
Description: Neural interface startup creating AI-powered products for individuals with disabilities
Total Funding: $20.8M
Founded: 2023 by Emma Nazim, John Yoder, and Molly Abbott
Description: all-in-one project management software for modern construction teams.
Total Funding: $500K
Founded: 2017 by Bryan Kaye and Jesse Crossno
Description: Industrial operating system that runs applications for industries
Total Amount Raised: $88.5M
Founded: 2023 by Michael Larkin and Stephen Minne
Description: Devices for real-time monitoring and quality assurance in pharma manufacturing
Total Amount Raised: $11M
Founded: 2023 by Dan Casey
Description: Developing largest and safest stationary energy storage cells
Total Amount Raised: $350K