Best B2C E-Commerce Companies in California, United States
The 555 best B2C E-Commerce companies in California, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: shift.
Ranked: Best B2C E-Commerce companies in California
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | shift SHIFT is a leading cross-network social advertising platform for brands and agencies. | $243M | 86 mo ago | Public | — | 2013 | SanityNode.jsRadix UI+25 | 28 patents Medical fluid infusion monitoring and flow measurement systems | — |
| 2 | dollar shave club 🦄 DSC is a lifestyle brand and e-commerce company that delivers razors and other personal grooming products to… | $165M | 126 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2011 | Amazon WebstoreCart FunctionalityShopify+50 | 36 patents Design and engineering of disposable razor cartridges and ergonomic handles | 1 launch |
| 3 | nurx Nurx is a digital healthcare company offering 10 services across reproductive health, at-home testing… | $96M | 70 mo ago | Series C | — | 2014 | WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+21 | — | — |
| 4 | seedling Seedling engages in creating products that encourage families to build, imagine, and play together. | $17M | 114 mo ago | Series A | — | 2006 | Cart FunctionalityShopifycore-js+12 | — | — |
| 5 | club feast Club Feast is a restaurant delivery application that provides pre-scheduled food delivery. | $14M | 61 mo ago | Seed | — | 2020 | Cart FunctionalityNode.jsGoogle Maps+25 | — | — |
| 6 | applauze Applauze is a smartphone app that publishes details on different types of events such as concerts, theater… | $11M | 151 mo ago | Acqui-Hired | — | 2010 | — | — | — |
| 7 | prynt Prynt develops a photo-printing phone case that brings photos to life. | $10M | 115 mo ago | Deadpooled | — | 2014 | Cart FunctionalityMagentoMySQL+31 | 5 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 8 | storenvy Storenvy, a community of online stores, provides an e-commerce network enabling users to shop across multiple… | $6M | 160 mo ago | Series A | — | 2008 | Cart FunctionalityRubyFacebook Login+39 | — | — |
| 9 | podhero Podhero is a social podcast player that allows people to discover shows with friends and recommend episodes. | $6M | 85 mo ago | Seed | — | 2015 | — | — | — |
| 10 | the happy home company The Happy Home Company provides personal home management that includes home improvement, maintenance and… | $4M | 125 mo ago | Deadpooled | — | 2014 | — | — | — |
| 11 | ps xo P.S. XO is an e-commerce company that delivers triple-decker boxes with party planning supplies to customers’… | $4M | — | Acqui-Hired | — | 2013 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Afterparty Online event ticketing marketplace provider | $3M | 55 mo ago | Seed | Eytan Elbaz Co-Founder | 2021 | — | — | — |
| 13 | launchtrack LaunchTrack turns online payment data into actionable intelligence. | $1M | 139 mo ago | Seed | — | 2011 | SquarespaceCart FunctionalitySquarespace Commerce+13 | — | — |
| 14 | Nasdisc Online offering CDs & cassettes | $125K | 60 mo ago | Seed | — | 2021 | — | — | — |
| 15 | Outfit Provider of home renovation services | $125K | 63 mo ago | Seed | Ian Janicki Founder & CEO | 2020 | — | — | — |
| 16 | Lambda Tea Corporation Manufacturer of bubble tea machines | $120K | 98 mo ago | Seed | Catherine Zeng Co-Founder & CEO | 2017 | — | — | — |
| 17 | iTunes Apple: Technology leader in consumer electronics, software, and online services | — | 65 mo ago | Funding Raised | Steve Wozniak Co-Founder | 1976 | SentryApple iCloud MailTypeScript+15 | 41 patents Ergonomic standing-work solutions and anti‑fatigue office accessories | — |
| 18 | Airbnb 🦄 Online accommodation booking & vacation rentals portal | — | 74 mo ago | Public | Brian Chesky CEO | 2008 | Cart FunctionalityApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+26 | 509 patents Online travel marketplace UI, reservation search, and multi-channel data sharing. | — |
Top 12 B2C E-Commerce companies in California
#1
Seed · Los Angeles, California · founded 2021 · 23 employees$3Mraised▾
Online event ticketing marketplace provider
#2
Seed · San Francisco, California · founded 2020 · 106 employees$13.7Mraised▾
Developer of a subscription-based restaurant delivery application designed to offer pre-scheduled food delivery. The company delivers meals from restaurants at a discount through an efficient subscription-based model with no membership fee and offers flexible lunch and dinner subscription plans, allowing customers to pre-order signature dishes from leading restaurants in their city and get food delivered right to their door while saving money and time.
#3
Series C · San Francisco, California · founded 2014 · 235 employees$95.9Mraised▾
Operator of a medication prescription and delivery platform intended to put women in control of their own health. The company's platform allows users to request medications such as birth control, sexual health, and more complex conditions including migraine care and dermatology as well as get delivery without the need to visit a doctor, or hospital, or consult any medical professional, enabling women to have convenient, affordable, and personalized care powered by provider specialization and proprietary technology.
#4
Public · Santa Monica, California · founded 2013 · 535 employees$242.8Mraised▾
Shift Technologies Inc is an end-to-end auto e-commerce platform transforming the used car industry with a technology-driven, hassle-free customer experience. The company makes car purchase and ownership simple - making buying or selling a used car fun, fair, and accessible to everyone. It provides comprehensive, digital solutions throughout the car ownership lifecycle: finding the right car, having a test drive brought to you before buying the car, a seamless digitally-driven purchase transaction including financing and vehicle protection products, an efficient, digital trade-in/sale transaction, and a vision to provide high-value support services during car ownership. It operates in two segments: Retail and Wholesale, of which the majority of its revenue comes from Retail.
#5
Seed · San Francisco, California · founded 2021 · 3 employees$125Kraised▾
Developer of an online marketplace designed to sell vinyl records, cassettes, and compact discs (CDs). The company's platform allows to search and send trade requests for vinyl records, music cassettes, and other old records, enabling customers to purchase a variety of records on the basis of offers.
- 2021Seed$125K
#6
Acquired · Santa Monica, California · founded 2011 · 217 employees$164.7Mraised▾
Operator of a personal products e-commerce platform intended to offer grooming goods for men. The company platform offers a wide range of products including razors, blades, shave butter, aftershave liquids, face washes, wipes, and gift cards for men on a subscription basis, enabling customers to buy products at an affordable price.
#7
Seed · Walnut, California · founded 2020$125Kraised▾
Operator of an online marketplace intended to sell DIY renovation items in a box. The company's products include materials, tools, and designed templates, enabling customers to follow instructions provided in the app to build their dream projects all by themselves.
#8
Seed · San Francisco, California · founded 2015 · 2 employees$5.8Mraised▾
Developer of a podcast application designed to solve the problem of discovering new shows. The company's application helps to discover, listen, and share podcasts with friends and see what shows their friends follow, as well as the shows and episodes they recommend, enabling listeners with a repository of podcasts and an easy way to share and discover shows available for download.
#9
Series A · Los Angeles, California · founded 2006 · 51 employees$16.9Mraised▾
Manufacturer of art and craft activity kits for kids based in Los Angeles, California. The company's products are intended for children of all ages, and include materials for DIY toys and games, party supplies and costume materials, enabling kids from toddler to teenager through creative and educational activities and crafts.
#10
Deadpooled · San Francisco, California · founded 2014 · 20 employees$9.5Mraised▾
Manufacturer of printers for smartphone camera cases designed to print any photo instantly and turn the phone into a camera. The company's printers are compatible with iOS and Android phones and feature photos with embedded short videos that are revealed through the app, thereby enabling users to share their memories in a way that is tangible and magical.
#11
Acqui-Hired · Mountain View, California · founded 2010 · 24 employees$11.4Mraised▾
Developer of a mobile application designed to offer event updates and ticket booking. The company's mobile application uses data analytics and machine learning to discover and recommend relevant concerts, theater productions, sports games and community events, enabling artists to identify, understand and engage fan base.
#12
Series A · Chico, California · founded 2008 · 19 employees$6.5Mraised▾
Provider of online social shopping marketplace intended to connect creative businesses to shoppers. The company's platform provides sellers with a free, easy way to create fully customizable and feature-rich online stores, allowing shoppers to interact with the sellers and each other through a vast marketplace.
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