The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the very best tech startups in Palo Alto, 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. AppLovin

Founded: 2012

Also honored in:

• 2019 Best Tech Startups in the US
• 2019 Best Tech Startups in California
• 2018 Best Tech Startups in California
• 2018 Best Tech Startups in the US

“AppLovin offers a comprehensive platform where app developers of all sizes can connect with their ideal consumers and get discovered. Founded in 2012, the company is focused on helping both indie and established developers grow, with the expertise and insights they need to finance, market, and expand their businesses – all in one place. App developers view AppLovin as a trusted partner, the rare company that understands what it takes to succeed in the mobile app ecosystem and the ability to help them reach their goals.”

2. Aurora

Founded: 2016

“Aurora works at the intersection of rigorous engineering and applied machine learning to address one of the most challenging, important, and interesting opportunities of our generation: transforming the way people and goods move.

Founded by three of the world’s leaders of the self-driving vehicle industry, we design the software and hardware that will power the next revolution in transportation. We partner with others to move more quickly than any one company can move alone.”

3. Houzz

Founded: 2009

“Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish. From decorating a small room to building a custom home and everything in between, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community empowered by technology, Houzz is the easiest way for people to find inspiration, get advice, buy products and hire the professionals they need to help turn their ideas into reality.”

4. Rubrik

Founded: 2014

“Rubrik delivers instant application availability for recovery, search, cloud, and development. Hybrid Cloud enterprises benefit from Rubrik’s market-leading Cloud Data Management platform with simplicity, instant data access, app-mobility, policy-driven automation, Ransomware protection, and analytics at scale.”

5. Carta

Founded: 2012

“Public and private companies trust Carta for ownership management and compliance. Carta makes it simple for companies of all stages to turn employees into owners. As an SEC-registered transfer agent, we help companies issue, value, and transfer securities. Our powerful reporting and administrative tools keep you in compliance with the latest SEC and IRS regulations.”

6. Essential

Founded: 2017

“Created by Andy Rubin, the founder of Android, Essential creates delightful consumer experiences. We believe simple is always better, and technology should seamlessly fit into your life—so it works for you.”

7. Symphony Communication Services

Founded: 2014

“Symphony transforms the way users communicate effectively and securely with a single workflow application. Forging a new path in the industry, Symphony is designed to help individuals, teams and organizations of all sizes improve productivity, while meeting complex data security and regulatory compliance needs. Symphony was founded in October 2014 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, with offices in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Stockholm, Sophia-Antipolis and London.”

8. TripActions

Founded: 2015

“TripActions is the leading global business travel platform that empowers companies and travelers to show up and create growth. Nothing can truly replicate the value of being there face-to-face –– which is why we’re on a mission to power the in-person connections that move people, ideas and businesses forward.

Companies deserve a travel solution that takes the pain out of work trips so that their travelers can focus on being there, not getting there. With a vast selection of inventory and a personalized, intuitive user interface, we make booking travel fast and easy. And when changes or delays come up, road warriors get 24/7 proactive support to ensure they never have to fend for themselves. Companies enjoy complete travel program visibility and seamless integrations with their HR and expense systems.”

9. Flipboard

Founded: 2010

“Flipboard’s mission is to be the world’s most valuable content discovery platform for understanding our time and investing in yourself and others.

On Flipboard, quality articles, videos, podcasts and products are curated everyday for millions of people around the world. It’s a platform that lets people spend time on their interests, develop deeper understandings, and share the best ideas with others through their own Flipboard Magazines.”

10. SambaNova Systems

Founded: 2017

“We bring #AI innovations developed in advanced research to organizations around the world, helping to create AI for everyone, everywhere.”