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Best Electronic Components Companies in California, United States

The 153 best Electronic Components companies in California, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Eliyan.

153companies tracked
$256Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
14have raised

Ranked: Best Electronic Components companies in California

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundStageFounderFoundedTech stackPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1Eliyan
Manufacturer of enterprise and server class chips
48Funding top 19%Talent top 28%Growth top 35%Patents top 38%
All 10 signals ▾
Fundingtop 19%
Talenttop 28%
Growthtop 35%
Patentstop 38%
Moattop 40%
Innovationtop 43%
Newsbottom 49%
Techbottom 44%
Globalbottom 39%
Marketbottom 21%
Funding: Raised $100M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 4 yrs (0.8/yr)
Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100
$100M4 mo agoSeries CRamin Farjadrad
Founder & CEO
2021WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+2224 patents
Advanced chiplet interconnects and packaging for high‑bandwidth, low‑cost 2.5D/3D memory systems
1 launch
2Silicon Wave
Limited information available
$66M309 mo agoAcquired—1997———
3Neoconix
Manufacturer of high-performance PCB connectors and interposers
$62M153 mo agoSeries E—2003WordPressMySQLRedis+2052 patents
Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics
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4Pakal
Manufacturer of the IGBT for the electronic circuits
$9M26 mo agoSeries ABen Quinones
CEO
2018—23 patents
Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics
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5LucidPort Technology
Manufacturer of specialty chemicals
$7M169 mo agoSeries B—2004———
6AutoESL
Provider of ESL-to-RTL synthesis tools and design services
$6M194 mo agoAcquiredVictor Peng
CEO & President
2006———
7LiCAP
Manufacturer of lithium ion and ultra & supercapacitors
$3M14 mo agoFunding Raised—2016ReactNginxAOS+2—1 launch · 1 partnership · 1 expansion
8Odi
Designs and develops embedded electronics products
$850K156 mo agoFunding Raised—1993———
9Mobius
Provider of electronic components marketing services
$735K6 mo agoSeries AMargaret Upshur
Founder
2020WebflowPostHogMixpanel+1223 patents
Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes
2 job openings
10Airity Technologies
Manufacturer of high-voltage power conversion system
$479K59 mo agoAcquiredJohan Andreasson
Co-Founder & CEO
2015—2 patents
Dynamic spectrum allocation and white‑space channel selection for protected wireless services.
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11Lumany Abc$225K149 mo agoFunding Raised—2011———
12SparqEE
Manufacturer of electronic components
$202K142 mo agoDeadpooledChristopher Higgins
Co-Founder & CEO
2010—3 patents
Adaptive USB power adapters and transportation system test/validation technologies
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13Semicoa
Semicoa
$35K198 mo agoAcquiredTom Epley
CEO
1968—9 patents
Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics
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14CPI
Manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems
$18K53 mo agoAcquiredAndy Ivers
CEO & President
1995SalesforcejQuery MigratejQuery+310 patents
Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation
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Top 12 Electronic Components companies in California

#1
Series C · Santa Clara, California · founded 2021 · 18 employees
$100Mraised
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Manufacturer of enterprise and server class chips

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 48how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 19%
Talent
top 28%
Growth
top 35%
Patents
top 38%
Moat
top 40%
Innovation
top 43%
Funding: Raised $100M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 4 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Series C (Jan 2026)
Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 6k LinkedIn followers — 11.9% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jan 2026Series C$50M
  • Aug 2024Series B—
  • Mar 2024Series B$60M
  • Nov 2022Series A$40M
Founders & team
Ramin FarjadradFounder & CEORamin FarjadradCo-Founder & CEOPatrick SoheiliCo-Founder
Investors
VentureTech Alliance, Micron, Intel Capital, Tracker Capital Management, Celesta Capital, Samsung Catalyst Fund
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCore-JsElementorFlywheelGoogle AnalyticsHello Elementor
#2
Series A · San Francisco, California · founded 2020 · 9 employees
$735Kraised
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Provider of electronic components marketing services

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 1k LinkedIn followers — 2.4% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 2 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +2 · hiring: Director of Sales, Sales Director
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2025Series A$3M
  • May 2023Seed$735K
  • Nov 2022Grant (prize money)$20K
Founders & team
Margaret UpshurFounder
Investors
Lighthouse Labs, Undeterred Capital, Trolley Ventures, Spero Ventures, Outsiders Fund, REFASHIOND Ventures
#3
Funding Raised · Sacramento, California · founded 2016 · 22 employees
$3.3Mraised
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Manufacturer of lithium ion and ultra & supercapacitors

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers — 6.3% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 product launches · 1 partnerships · 2 awards (incl. Nisco) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$200K
  • Jul 2024Grant (prize money)$200K
  • Jun 2023Grant (prize money)$2.9M
Investors
California Energy Commission, OSTI
Tech stack
AosNginxPwaReactSiteground
#4
Series A · San Francisco, California · founded 2018 · 6 employees
$8.6Mraised
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Pakal Technologies manufactures IGBT for the electronic circuits. Offerings of the company include insulated gate turn-off (IGTO) device, MOSFET, thyristor, and rectifier.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 471 LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 partnerships (incl. Hepachi Energy) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Apr 2024Series A$1.7M
  • Jul 2021Series A$6.9M
Founders & team
Ben QuinonesCEO
Investors
TransLink Capital, New Science Ventures
#5
Series E · San Jose, California · founded 2003 · 51 employees
$62.4Mraised
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Manufacturer of high-performance PCB connectors and interposers. It designs and manufactures miniaturized, low-profile PCB electrical connectors and interposers for board-to-board and flex-to-board applications. The company offers a broad portfolio of standard products and collaborates with clients to develop custom solutions tailored to specific needs. Its manufacturing processes enable the production of connectors with exceptional dimensional control and high speed capabilities. Product lines include various connector types for diverse applications, utilizing proprietary technologies for enhanced performance and miniaturization.

Funding rounds
  • Sep 2013Series E$900K
  • Dec 2010Series E$15M
  • Sep 2009Series C$7.4M
  • Jul 2007Series C$16M
Investors
VentureTech Alliance, J P Morgan, Venrock, USVP, Walden International, Xinxing Electronics Industry
Tech stack
BootstrapCloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsContact Form 7Google AnalyticsGoogle Font Api
#6
Acquired · San Diego, California · founded 1997 · 45 employees
$66.3Mraised
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Supplier of radio frequency integrated circuits. The company designs, develops and manufactures RF systems-on-chip for use applications in wireless and broadband communication systems.

Funding rounds
  • Aug 2000Series B$52M
  • Jul 1999Series A$14.3M
Investors
Senvest Capital, Alps Alpine, Sands Brothers Asset Management, Intersil, Access Technology, Sidus Solutions
#7
Series B · Mountain View, California · founded 2004 · 4 employees
$6.5Mraised
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Manufacturer of specialty chemicals. The company produces a variety of chemical compounds for diverse industrial applications. Its focus is on providing high-quality products that meet stringent industry standards. The manufacturing process emphasizes efficiency and safety. The company aims to deliver consistent performance and reliable supply to its customers.

Funding rounds
  • May 2012Conventional Debt$979.9K
  • Aug 2009Series B$3M
  • Oct 2006Series B$2.5M
Investors
Draper Richards, Draper
Tech stack
Nginx
#8
Acquired · Cupertino, California · founded 2006 · 3 employees
$6.3Mraised
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Provider of ESL-to-RTL synthesis tools and design services. It offers a platform-based design and synthesis flow that automatically generates high-quality RTL code from behavioral and system-level descriptions. The company also provides consulting and training services related to complex chip designs using its synthesis tools. These services support various semiconductor markets, including communications, computing, and consumer electronics. Products are sold through direct sales and distribution channels.

Funding rounds
  • 2010Seed$250K
  • Apr 2010Seed$2M
  • Seed$4M
Founders & team
Victor PengCEO & President
Investors
Adams Capital Management, Clear Ventures
Tech stack
Google Analytics
#9
Acquired · Redwood City, California · founded 2015 · 18 employees
$479.4Kraised
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Manufacturer of high-voltage power conversion system

Funding rounds
  • Jul 2021Grant (prize money)$254.4K
  • Jul 2016Grant (prize money)$225K
Founders & team
Johan AndreassonCo-Founder & CEOLuke RaymondCo-Founder & CTO
Investors
National Science Foundation
#10
Funding Raised · Palo Alto, California · founded 1993 · 11 employees
$850Kraised
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Manufacturer of electronics products intended to serve industrial, commercial medical and military clients. The company offers wireless speakers and speakerphones, headsets, electronics, mechanical, software and firmware, microdisplays, industrial design and other related products to its customers.

Funding rounds
  • Jun 2013Conventional Debt$850K
Tech stack
Google MapsBootstrapApache Http ServerOwl CarouselJquery MigrateJquery
#11
Funding Raised · Newport Beach, California · founded 2011
$225Kraised
▾
Funding rounds
  • Jan 2014Grant (prize money)$225K
Investors
National Science Foundation
Tech stack
Apache Http Server
#12
Deadpooled · Los Angeles, California · founded 2010
$202.5Kraised
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Manufacturer of electronic components

Funding rounds
  • Aug 2014Seed$202.5K
Founders & team
Christopher HigginsCo-Founder & CEO

Funding & investor landscape

$256Mtotal disclosed funding
14companies funded
31disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
National Science Foundation2 rounds
VentureTech Alliance2 rounds
AMD1 rounds
Access Technology1 rounds
Adams Capital Management1 rounds
Alps Alpine1 rounds
Ampersand Capital1 rounds
AmpliTech1 rounds
Arcline1 rounds
Ardian1 rounds

Notable founders

Ramin Farjadrad
Founder & CEO · Eliyan
Margaret Upshur
Founder · Mobius
Ben Quinones
CEO · Pakal
Victor Peng
CEO & President · AutoESL
Johan Andreasson
Co-Founder & CEO · Airity Technologies
Luke Raymond
Co-Founder & CTO · Airity Technologies
Christopher Higgins
Co-Founder & CEO · SparqEE
Andy Ivers
CEO & President · CPI
Tom Epley
CEO · Semicoa
Allen Ronk
CEO & President · Semicoa
Michael Brunolli
CEO · nanoHenry
Jeff Yassai
CEO · Advanced MP Technology
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 971,273 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Electronic Components coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH IN CALIFORNIA · Hardware

How research on Semiconductors in California is moving

A read on the academic research around Semiconductors in California — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 860 papers.

UC Santa Barbara, UCLA, and Berkeley lead California's semiconductor research, optimistically advancing photonic devices, novel materials, and 3D IC integration with breakthroughs outpacing concerns.

860 papers · stance +0.56 · 49% breakthrough · 12% concern
breakthrough · advancement · concern
top institutions
  • University of California, Santa Barbara162
  • University of California, Los Angeles113
  • University of California, Berkeley100
  • California Institute of Technology92
  • University of California, San Diego67
leading researchers
John E. Bowers · Chung‐Kuan Cheng · Sheldon X.-D. Tan · Andrew B. Kahng · Miodrag Potkonjak · S. J. Ben Yoo
prism intelligence · tone & topics
94% positive · 1% critical tone
ElectronicsComputer ScienceTelecommunicationsManufacturingMaterials ScienceArtificial Intelligence
▲ Breakthroughs379 · 44%
▲ 40%→51% share
▲1.3× share momentum4 median citations32% since 2021mostly methods-led
Detector research doubled (4→8 papers) while Integrated circuit packaging emerged new at 4, signaling breakthroughs intensifying toward sensing and packaging.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Detector4→8
  • Node (physics)1→5
  • Artificial neural network1→5
  • Electronic design automation1→4
  • Electronic packaging1→4
Newly emergingIntegrated circuit packaging 0→4 · Tensor (intrinsic definition) 0→3 · Gallium nitride 0→3
Landmark Memristor Applications for Programmable Analog ICs · 380 cites
◆ Advancements301 · 35%
▼ 39%→27% share
▼0.7× share momentum3 median citations22% since 2021mostly methods-led
Hardware Trojan and Neuromorphic engineering newly emerged as advancements even as overall advancement field-share cooled 39→27%.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Miniaturization2→5
  • Superheterodyne receiver1→3
  • Scaling2→4
  • Field-programmable gate array3→4
Newly emergingGallium nitride 0→4 · Neuromorphic engineering 0→4 · Hardware Trojan 0→3
Landmark Hybrid Silicon Photonic Integrated Circuit Technology · 417 cites
▼ Concerns92 · 11%
▲ 10%→15% share
▲1.5× share momentum6 median citations39% since 2021mostly empirical
Reliability (semiconductor) papers surged 1→6 and Hardware security module emerged new at 6, concern research intensifying to 15% field-share.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Reliability (semiconductor)1→6
  • Electrostatic discharge1→5
  • Noise (video)1→3
  • Reliability engineering1→3
Newly emergingHardware security module 0→6 · Power (physics) 0→3
Landmark Silicon nitride passive and active photonic integrated circuits: trends and prospects · 311 cites

Common questions

How many Electronic Components companies are there in California, United States?
Radar tracks 153 indexable Electronic Components companies headquartered in California, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Electronic Components companies in California, United States?
The Electronic Components companies in California, United States on this list have raised a combined $256M in disclosed equity funding across 14 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Electronic Components company in California, United States?
Eliyan is the highest-funded Electronic Components company in California, United States, with $100M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Electronic Components companies in California, United States are funded?
14 of the 153 Electronic Components companies in California, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Electronic Components unicorns are there in California, United States?
None of the Electronic Components companies in California, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in California, United States Electronic Components companies?
The most active investors in California, United States Electronic Components companies on this list include National Science Foundation, VentureTech Alliance, AMD, Access Technology, Adams Capital Management.
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