The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the very best tech startups in Chico, California. In doing our research, we considered several factors including but not limited to:

1. Revenue potential
2. Leadership team
3. Brand/product traction
4. Competitive landscape

Additionally, all companies must be independent (unacquired), privately owned, at most 10 years old, and have received at least one round of funding in order to qualify.

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1. Work Truck Solutions

Founded: 2014

“Work Truck Solutions gives dealerships, OEMs, and truck body manufacturers better tools to attract commercial customers and optimize their business. We’re proud to provide unparalleled service to our clients with our unique search features, inventory management, and marketing tools. Using our service, dealerships can attract more online visitors, convert those visitors into interested buyers, and understand where those visitors are coming from with our easy-to-use platform. Our dedication to uniting the commercial truck industry is clear in the way we continue to add value for our partners, and constantly develop new tools to meet their needs.”

2. Pocket Points

Founded: 2014

“Pocket Points is a mobile app that rewards students for not using their phones during class. Students simply open the app on campus, lock their phones, and start earning points. Points are then used to get awesome discounts at local and online businesses!”

3. Social High Rise

Founded: 2012

“Social High Rise is a team of creative, service-driven marketing experts who provide social media management and online customer service for restaurants. We partner with restaurant owners and managers to delight their customers online — outside of the walls of their restaurant.

Specifically: We create & manage all aspects of a small business’​ presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Foursquare, Google+, Yelp, and TripAdvisor.”