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Best Mobiles & Accessories Companies in California, United States

The 112 best Mobiles & Accessories companies in California, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Beats Electronics.

112companies tracked
$1.2Bdisclosed funding
0unicorns
15have raised

Ranked: Best Mobiles & Accessories companies in California

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundEmployeesFoundedFounderTech stackPatents & IP focusRecent signals
166 Audio
Manufacturer of headphones
———2012Kristian Kay
Founder & CEO
ShopifyPHPZURB Foundation+1745 patents
Advanced loudspeaker enclosure and magnetic grill mounting technologies for acoustic performance
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2A-Champs
Developer of start fitness and sports workout devices
——182008Kilian Saekel
Founder
Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+32—1 launch
3Acouva
Brand of wireless earbuds
———2018Victor Valenzuela
Founder & CTO
—12 patents
Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics
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4Anker
Brand of USB cables, power banks, chargers, and power stations
——212009Steven Yang
Founder & CEO
Amazon WebstoreCart FunctionalityShopify+45——
5Appear
Manufacturer of battery and electronics products
——252019——5 patents
Wireless power transfer and heating technologies for buoyant electronic devices
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6Arkon Resources
Brand of mobile mounts
———1988Paul Brassard
Co-Founder & CEO
Cart FunctionalityShopifyBold Custom Pricing+2531 patents
Secure mounting brackets and clamps for electronic devices in vehicles.
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7Arubixs
Developer of mobile devices featuring durable, ergonomic, and flexible designs
———2014——2 patents
Flexible photovoltaic display technology and flexible solid-state battery integration.
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8AudioQuest
AudioQuest: High-performance audio/video cables, DACs, and power solutions provider
——1121980—Cart FunctionalityShopifyZoho+19—1 job opening

Top 12 Mobiles & Accessories companies in California

#1
Public · San Mateo, California · founded 1999 · 36 employees
$106.1Mraised
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Sonim Technologies specializes in workforce-critical communication tools for vertical industries including construction, security guarding, oil, gas, and chemical operations, utilities, transportation and logistics, forestry, agriculture, and defense. It provides rugged, water-submersible mobile phones designed specifically for workers in demanding and hazardous environments. Has partnered with application developers to provide a suite of high-performance workforce-critical applications such as push-to-talk, lone worker/man-down safety services, mobile resource management and time and activity verification. Sonim phones are backed by a three-year comprehensive warranty, covering manufacturing defects and accidental damage. Sonim also pioneers in intrinsically safe phones, devices certified to operate in potentially explosive atmospheres.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 13k LinkedIn followers — 5.6% of this cohort's audience · 28 engagements/post (1.6× cohort median)
Activity: 1 partnerships (incl. Movement) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jul 2022Post IPO$12.5M
  • Jan 2019Series F$11.1M
  • Nov 2018Series F$8.4M
  • Dec 2017Conventional Debt$10M
Founders & team
Peter LiuCEO
Investors
AJP Group, Siar Capital, 3i Group, Accel, Headline, Apax
Tech stack
Alpine.JsAmerican ExpressAosApple Icloud MailApple PayBootstrap
#2
Acquired · Palo Alto, California · founded 2015 · 120 employees
$345Mraised
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Manufacturer of smartphones and accessories

Funding rounds
  • Oct 2017Series B$300M
  • 2016Series B$30M
  • Series A$15M
Founders & team
Matt HershensonCo-Founder
Investors
Google Ventures, Playground Global, Redpoint Ventures, Altimeter Capital, Tencent, Foxconn Electronics
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementGoogle AnalyticsGoogle WorkspaceHttp/3Next.Js
#3
Acquired · Santa Monica, California · founded 2008 · 750 employees
$560Mraised
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Brand of speaker and headphones

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 64k LinkedIn followers — 27.7% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 2 product launches · 1 partnerships (incl. Sami Clarke) announced in 12 mo
Founders & team
DreCo-FounderJimmy LovineCo-Founder
Investors
The Carlyle Group, Access Industries
Tech stack
Adobe AnalyticsAdobe Client Data LayerAdobe Experience ManagerAdobe Experience Platform Identity ServiceAdobe Experience Platform LaunchAdobe Target
#4
Acquired · San Jose, California · founded 1996 · 325 employees
$115Mraised
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Manufacturer of memory and connectivity products focused on gaming, professional photography and personal data market. The company's products include flash memory cards, USB flash drives, card readers, SD cards and memory sticks.

Investors
Highbridge, Amaranth Advisors, GE Capital, Thomvest Ventures, Rogers Venture Partners, VW Ventures
Tech stack
AxiosBabelCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementContact Form 7
#5
Acquired · San Francisco, California · founded 2012 · 26 employees
$18Mraised
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Brand of mobile phones

Funding rounds
  • Sep 2015Series A—
  • Dec 2013Series A$18M
Investors
Dentsu Ventures, Google Ventures, Seven Seas Partners, Prime Partners, Pinnacle Ventures, Accel
#6
Funding Raised · Irvine, California · founded 2006 · 16 employees
$8Mraised
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Manufacturer and brand of mobile accessories & digital frames

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 2 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2018Conventional Debt$8M
Investors
Pacific Mercantile Bank
Tech stack
Amazon PayAmazon Web ServicesAmerican ExpressApple PayCart FunctionalityCloudflare
#7
Series A · Irvine, California · founded 1999 · 623 employees
$6.6Mraised
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Brand of multi category protective acessories

Investors
Edition Capital
#8
Seed · Los Angeles, California · founded 2019 · 52 employees
$2.3Mraised
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Provider of platform for event lead capture and digital business cards. It offers tools for universal badge scanning, list enrichment, and CRM integrations. The platform helps teams standardize branding, qualify leads, and measure event return on investment. It also provides digital business cards for modern contact exchange.

Funding rounds
  • 2021Seed$125K
  • Apr 2021Seed$2.2M
Founders & team
Nick EischensCOO and Co-FounderJason CohenCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Y Combinator, Goat Capital, Urban Innovation Fund, Cathexis Ventures
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailApple PayCannyChili Piper
#9
Seed · Ventura, California · founded 2007 · 4 employees
$1.2Mraised
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Sustainable energy solutions provider specializing in smart solar phone cases. They offer innovative, efficient, and reliable power solutions for smartphones. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing smart solar smartphone cases that provide convenient and efficient backup power. Their products feature high-efficiency solar cells, quick solar top-up capabilities, and lightweight designs. They aim to provide peace of mind with premium phone power and protection, enabling users to recharge anywhere with good sunlight. The company emphasizes seamless wireless power collection and transfer, offering battery backup and unlimited sun charging. They are committed to helping users save with solar power and contribute to a healthier planet. The company also provides a smart app for monitoring power status and alerts. They are experts in solar phone case technology, with a team experienced in designing, engineering, and marketing innovative technologies.

Funding rounds
  • Jun 2012Seed$109K
  • Jan 2007Conventional Debt—
  • Jan 2007Seed$1.1M
Founders & team
Gaurav MishraChief Executive OfficerJerry BessaCEO
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsCloudflare TurnstileElementorGoogle Tag ManagerGoogle Workspace
#10
Seed · San Diego, California · founded 2001 · 11 employees
$1Mraised
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Developer of underwater musical accessories intended to be used during marine activities. The company's products include waterproof, in-ear sport headphones, waterproof armbands and carry cases, and deep-dive waterproof carrying cases and speakers for MP3 players and phones, thereby providing swimmers and watersports enthusiasts with an enriching sound experience.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 487 LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Investors
Finnovate Group
Tech stack
AhrefsAmazon PayAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesAmerican ExpressApple Pay
#11
Seed · San Francisco, California · founded 2010 · 42 employees
$200Kraised
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Manufacturer of bags, mobile accessories, camera gear, and luggage. The company provides various bags, including backpacks and camera bags, alongside mobile accessories like phone mounts and Qi2 phone chargers. It also offers camera gear such as straps and tripods, as well as luggage and packing cubes. The company provides support services, including order tracking, returns, shipping information, and a warranty.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 14k LinkedIn followers — 6.1% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: GEAR EXPERT, SALES OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Oct 2020Seed$200K
  • Feb 2018Grant (prize money)$201.5K
  • Jan 2018Grant (prize money)$170.4K
Investors
Europa
Tech stack
AliaAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailBazaarvoice ReviewsCdnjs
#12
Seed · San Francisco, California · founded 2017
$150Kraised
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Provider of a crowdsourced mobile network intended to offer an Android smartphone with a free data plan and without the need for a carrier. The company's network offers multi-hop routing which assists to get connected to the devices that are further away, enabling customers to communicate, express themselves, and share ideas.

Funding rounds
  • Mar 2019Seed$150K
Founders & team
Straya MarkovicCo-Founder
Investors
Y Combinator, SGH Capital

Funding & investor landscape

$1.2Btotal disclosed funding
14companies funded
28disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Y Combinator3 rounds
Accel2 rounds
Google Ventures2 rounds
Plug and Play Tech Center2 rounds
Summit Partners2 rounds
2020 Ventures1 rounds
3i Group1 rounds
A-Rod1 rounds
AJP Group1 rounds
Access Industries1 rounds

Notable founders

Peter Liu
CEO · Sonim Technologies
Matt Hershenson
Co-Founder · Essential
Dre
Co-Founder · Beats Electronics
Jimmy Lovine
Co-Founder · Beats Electronics
Nick Eischens
COO and Co-Founder · Popl
Jason Cohen
Co-Founder & CEO · Popl
Gaurav Mishra
Chief Executive Officer · IPowerUp
Jerry Bessa
CEO · IPowerUp
Straya Markovic
Co-Founder · Volk Fi
Larry Ho
Founder & President · Light Harmonic
Erik Young
Founder & CEO · Audink
Tom Haflinger
Co-Founder · Zendure
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 11,721,824 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Mobiles & Accessories coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

Common questions

How many Mobiles & Accessories companies are there in California, United States?
Radar tracks 112 indexable Mobiles & Accessories companies headquartered in California, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Mobiles & Accessories companies in California, United States?
The Mobiles & Accessories companies in California, United States on this list have raised a combined $1.2B in disclosed equity funding across 14 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Mobiles & Accessories company in California, United States?
Beats Electronics is the highest-funded Mobiles & Accessories company in California, United States, with $560M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Mobiles & Accessories companies in California, United States are funded?
14 of the 112 Mobiles & Accessories companies in California, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Mobiles & Accessories unicorns are there in California, United States?
None of the Mobiles & Accessories 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 Mobiles & Accessories companies?
The most active investors in California, United States Mobiles & Accessories companies on this list include Y Combinator, Accel, Google Ventures, Plug and Play Tech Center, Summit Partners.
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