2022 Best Tech Startups in Costa Mesa

January 31, 2022 thetechtribune

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

Revenue potential
Leadership team
Brand/product traction
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. FightCamp

Founded: 2013

Also honored in:

“FightCamp is a connected at-home boxing gym. With FightCamp you get access to world-class boxing and kickboxing trainers, studio-quality equipment, and performance-tracking technology — all from the comfort of your home. We have an ever-growing library of boxing & kickboxing workouts designed to keep you engaged, focused, and in the zone. The key to a FightCamp workout lies in our Punch Tracking technology — we allow you to measure every strike, deliver real-time stats and fuel your competitive side.”

2. TOCA Football

Founded: 2013

Also honored in:

“Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, TOCA Football, Inc. is a technology-enabled soccer experiences and entertainment company that aims to transform the sports experience and to build communities that inspire everybody to play. TOCA provides an authentic soccer experience on demand, making players better and getting more people to play. This shared TOCA experience is the basis of a global, inclusive TOCA community in which we all share our love of the World’s most popular sport.

TOCA was founded in 2016 by two-time U.S. World Cup and former MLS and English Premier League midfielder Eddie Lewis. He led the development of TOCA’s training platform, which employs a proprietary ball machine, digitalized targets and a data-enhanced app to create a welcoming environment for players at every level. TOCA recently opened new sport centers in the Chicagoland area, Nashville, and Dallas, and added US Women’s National Champion, Abby Wambach, to its board.”

3. Opkix

Founded: 2016

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“Opkix is a Hardware, Software, and Content Development company. We are the makers of the smartest, smallest, simplest, and most powerful lil cameras and camera accessories. Through our Opkix Studio, we create engaging family friendly video content with leading influencers in their space.”

4. Funraise

Founded: 2015

Also honored in: 2021 Best Tech Startups in Long Beach

“Funraise provides exceptional, innovative, and friendly fundraising technology. Built on a foundation of nonprofit experience and innovation, our state-of-the-art platform integrates every critical aspect of fundraising management into a single platform to make it enjoyable for organizations to create impact around the world. We believe in the organizations that we support and are proud to be part of the relationships that they build with their donors. That’s why organizations like Red Nose Day (Comic Relief) and National Wildlife Federation trust us to power their fundraising. Our philosophy is simple: we’re all in this together.”

5. insellerate

Founded: 2012

Also honored in: 2020 Best Tech Startups in Costa Mesa

“We help lenders close more loans by engaging intelligently with their borrowers.

Our standalone engagement platform automates multi-channel marketing through social media, email, direct mail, text messages, ringless voicemail, phone calls and our industry first artificial intelligence bot.

Insellerate’s true mortgage CRM, gives you the ability to manage workflows, implement contact strategies, assist in lead management, and collaborate with referral and realtor partners.”

6. Zen Ecosystems

Founded: 2013

Also honored in: 2020 Best Tech Startups in Costa Mesa

“Zen provides intelligent energy management solutions to businesses and consumers.

We help you reduce your energy bills and allow you to take control of your energy through simple, connected, beautiful products ranging from our elegant smart thermostat to our powerful Zen HQ platform.

We partner with national brands, distributors, network operators and utilities to bring new energy solutions to market for commercial and residential buildings.”

7. Givsum

Founded: 2013

Also honored in: 2021 Best Tech Startups in Costa Mesa

“Givsum is a comprehensive management and engagement platform that allows charitable organizations to integrate their operations, fundraising campaigns, and an active community of supporters, all in one place. By providing a simple online platform for creating fundraising pages, selling event tickets, accepting donations, managing volunteers, and tracking donor behavior, Givsum helps charitable organizations free up valuable time and resources to pursue their worthwhile missions.”

8. nimble

Founded: 2018

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A California company and creator of ethically produced personal tech products. As a Certified B Corporation, 1% for the Planet member, and Climate Neutral Certified brand, Nimble is committed to improving social and environmental standards of the consumer electronics industry.”

9. LunarCRUSH

Founded: 2018

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“LUNARCRUSH uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze cryptocurrency data from dozens of sources to uncover valuable insights you can use to make confident, data-driven trading decisions. Gain the visibility and context you need to buy, sell or hold.”

10. FileJet

Founded: 2018

“Filejet is a Cloud-Based software platform built for organizations that form and/or manage business entities like Corporations, LLCs, LP’s, Non-Profits and more.

We work with Law Firms, Accounting Practices, In-House Legal Departments, and Companies that regularly form entities and/or need to manage more than 25 Entities for themselves or for their clients.

Our Cloud-Based technology platform makes staying in compliance with States easier. Avoid the nagging fines and penalties of missing a annual report filing deadline. Stop using a spreadsheets and spending time researching what are the latest forms and State fee are.”