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The California edition · 2026

Retailcompanies in California

Fashion, e-commerce, beauty, store technology, startups and more: the companies building retail in California, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

8,221 company profiles1,030 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
California · Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Recent retail business events in California

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 11,666 retail companies in California, last 24 months: 216 M&A deals · 100 launches · 99 Contracts · 97 funding rounds. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Jun 2026.

M&ABuyout · Completed

Zello Group acquires Cinelease

Acting as lead M&A counsel to Zello Group, Orlanski led the leveraged buyout of Cinelease from NYSE-listed Herc Rentals.

Lighting and grip equipment
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Chewy acquires Modern animal

On 8 April, Chewy acquired Modern Animal, a tech-focused veterinary platform that operates 29 clinics and offers 24/7 virtual care.

Veterinary platform
M&AAcquisition · Completed

BC Brands acquires Carbon38

BC Brands, a new luxury activewear entity, has acquired two major US-based brands, Bandier and Carbon38, as part of a strategy to enhance the activewear market.

Activewear
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Axion Semiconductor acquires Moov Technologies

Axion Semiconductor, a semiconductor platform company focused on supply chain operations and services, has acquired Moov Technologies, an Austin, Texas-based semiconductor equipment…

Semiconductor
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Shein acquires Everlane

Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein is acquiring eco-friendly apparel retailer Everlane to provide financial stability for the struggling brand, according to an internal letter obtained by…

Eco-friendly apparel retail
M&AAcquisition · Terminated

Gamestop acquires Ebay

GameStop recently submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire eBay (EBAY) at $125 per share in cash and stock.

E-commerce
M&AAcquisition · Announced

The Estée Lauder Companies acquires Smashbox

The Estée Lauder Companies has reportedly received final bids for its brands Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart+, with the sale process expected to conclude within the coming weeks.

Beauty
M&AAcquisition · Announced

The Estée Lauder Companies acquires Too faced

The Estée Lauder Companies has reportedly received final bids for its brands Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart+, with the sale process expected to conclude within the coming weeks.

Beauty
M&AAcquisition · Pending

Gilead sciences acquires Ouro

The Ouro acquisition expected to close in the next quarter or so.

Biopharmaceutical
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Cti acquires DCL

DCL Gets Acquired by CTI to Enhance Data and Information Management

M&ATakeover · Announced

Ebay acquires Gamestop

The US online dealer Ebay has returned a takeover offer of Gamestop over 56 billion dollars.

Online dealer
M&AAcquisition · Rumored

Ryan Cohen acquires Ebay

Ryan Cohen says he never wanted to become CEO of Gamestop. Instead, he dreams of running Ebay, and believes he has a real chance to achieve this goal – despite the claims of critics that…

E-commerce
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Invariant Investment Management acquires Apple

Invariant Investment Management acquired a new stake in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing…

Technology
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Worldly acquires Bendi

As part of the acquisition, Worldly will integrate Bendi's technology with its existing solutions, including Worldly Axion and Supplier Compliance Management.

AI-powered supply chain mapping and risk intelligence
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Nabis acquires Hudson Distribution Services

Wholesale distributor Nabis confirmed on 4 May that it is acquiring Hudson Distribution Services' New Jersey cannabis distribution licence, marking its entry into the state's wholesale…

Cannabis wholesale distribution
LaunchA20 / A20 Pro processors

Apple

Apple will reportedly use TSMC's 2nm (N2) process in the A20 and A20 Pro processors exclusively for the iPhone 18 lineup.

System-on-Chip (SoC)
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Worldly acquires Bendi Software

Worldly, the leading sustainability and supply chain intelligence platform for the consumer goods industry, has acquired Bendi Software, a UK-based supply chain mapping and supplier risk…

Supply chain mapping and supplier risk intelligence
FundingNon-dilutive capital

Musely

Musely, a direct-to-consumer telemedicine platform, has secured over $360 million in non-dilutive capital from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF).

Investors General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF)
Telemedicine
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Ziff davis acquires Dwell

Recurrent Ventures has sold three of the design-oriented titles in its portfolio: Dwell, Domino and Business of Home. The buyer is Ziff Davis, the digital media company that includes…

Digital media
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Recharge acquires Skio

Subscription management startup Skio, a Y Combinator alum, has been acquired by Recharge in a deal reportedly worth $105 million in cash.

Subscription payment solutions for e-commerce brands
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Apple acquires Severance

Also in the content space, Apple bought the rights to Apple TV’s Severance.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Recharge acquires Skio

Skio, a 2020 Y Combinator alum that was founded by self‑described college dropout Kennan Frost, has been acquired by competitor Recharge, the companies announced on Thursday.

Funding

Afresh

Oakland-based Afresh an AI-powered company selling software to track demand and manage orders for fresh produce in grocery stores.

LaunchSunbit financing on Stripe

Sunbit

Sunbit, the leading financial technology company building solutions for real life, announced general availability on Stripe, making its consumer financing for in‑person services…

BNPL / Consumer Financing
LaunchMOVE

Arrive

Arrive, a leading global mobility platform, today introduces MOVE, a new sustainability strategy built to keep sustainability at the heart of how the company operates and innovates.

Sustainability strategy
ContractTechnology

Centric software · client: DCK Group

DCK Group, a leading UK-based jewellery and accessories retailer, has selected Centric Planning™ from Centric Software® to transform its merchandising, planning and forecasting capabilities.

Retail
FundingSeries A

Deliverr

Deliverr founder Harish Abbott raised an $85 million Series A round late last year to help automate work done by freight shippers and carriers.

Logistics
LaunchMagic Toppers

Pawco foods

PawCo has launched two product innovations — Magic Toppers and Magic Bars — designed to support specific health issues in dogs.

Dog Food
FundingConvertible finance facility

Allbirds

Allbirds announced that it has secured a $50 million convertible finance facility to help power this unexpected “pivot … to AI compute infrastructure.”

AI computing infrastructure

Retail companies in California, by funding and team

Few retail companies in California publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 8,221 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Online wholesale marketplace connecting retailers with brands to facilitate direct purchases

B2b e-commerce
US$1.39bnSeries I · Nov 2025
1,808-8% 12 mo to Dec 2023LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Online retailer of athletic clothing and activewear apparel for performance

Apparel brands
US$1.27bnPE · Nov 2024
2,703+84% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of cloud platform for e-invoicing, AP automation, and global compliance

B2b e-commerce
US$1.24bnSeries G · Aug 2023
339LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

App based platform offering collectibles through live videos

Video commerce
US$974.55mSeries F · Oct 2025
2,192-35% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - product
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Online brand offering multi-category fashion products for men and women

Horizontal e-commerce
US$969.50mSeries E · Mar 2026
1,989LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Provider of single-click checkout solution for e-commerce businesses

E-commerce enablers
US$947.00mSeries E · Dec 2021
789+198% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Online retailer of underwear, clothing, shapewear, loungewear, and related accessories

Apparel brands
US$926.00mSeries C · Nov 2025
1,781+73% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Point-of-sale systems and business software solutions for restaurants and small businesses

In store retail tech
US$923.00mSeries F · May 2022
2,685-0% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
27 yr1999
0none in 3 months

Provider of home improvement services

Alternative lending
US$800.00mPE · Jan 2021
1,280+49% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / Lending
23 yr2003
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

App based platform to connect users with local service professionals

Home improvements
US$698.85mSeries H · Jun 2021
1,807+2% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months · last posted Aug 2026

Platform for home design, decorating, and renovation

Home improvements
US$613.60mSeries E · Jun 2017
1,362-2% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months

Internet-first brand offering cannabis-infused vapor products

Smoking products e-commerce
US$570.60mSeries E · Apr 2019
421-6% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months

Provider of a platform for creating and selling digital products

Freelancer it
US$550.00mSeries A · May 2021
384+87% 12 mo to Sep 2020LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / Freemium
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Online subscription-based platform providing cleaning products and beauty products

Horizontal e-commerce
US$526.53mSeries E · Dec 2020
411+1% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Provider of integrated point of sale and business management solutions

Payments
US$519.75mSeries E · May 2015
6,215+30% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months

Online P2P marketplace to buy and sell sneakers

Fashion tech
US$494.36mSeries F · Jun 2021
315+29% 12 mo to Dec 2022recorded Dec 2022
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - product
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Online marketplace offering footwear

Fashion tech
US$486.60mSeries F · Jun 2021
940-12% 12 mo to Dec 2023LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of pre-k through 5th grade learning resource

K-12 edtech
US$481.50mSeries E · Jun 2021
368-14% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Online marketplace for web-based cloud applications and services

E-commerce enablers
US$437.80mSeries F · Sep 2020
1,194LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
17 yr2009
1postings · last posted Sep 2026

SaaS-based product discovery and personalization solutions for e-commerce businesses

E-commerce enablers
US$422.00mSeries F · Feb 2022
1,181-5% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
17 yr2009
1postings · last posted Sep 2026

Provider of fraud prevention and payment validation for online retailers

E-commerce enablers
US$394.38mSeries E · Apr 2021
492+40% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2025

Provider of warranty solution for merchants and customers

E-commerce enablers
US$386.28mSeries C · Aug 2021
299-14% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - product
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Online marketplace offering multi-category electronic products

Consumer electronics e-commerce
US$341.60mPE · Sep 2016
1,348-12% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / E-commerce - service
25 yr2001
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of membership commerce solutions for fashion businesses

Brands tech
US$340.00mSeries C · Aug 2014
1+22% 12 mo to Sep 2020LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Cloud based website development platform

Application development tools
US$336.41mSeries C · Mar 2022
5,088+81% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2026
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Fashion & apparel retail companies

Retail companies selling fashion, apparel, shoes, and accessories.

  1. Vuori

    Online retailer of athletic clothing and activewear apparel for performance

    Apparel brands
    See in list
  2. Skims

    Online retailer of underwear, clothing, shapewear, loungewear, and related accessories

    Apparel brands
    See in list
  3. TechStyle

    Provider of membership commerce solutions for fashion businesses

    Brands tech
    See in list
  4. Savage X Fenty

    Online brand of innerwear for men and women

    Apparel brands
    See in list
  5. The RealReal

    Online consignment-based marketplace for luxury fashion

    Fashion tech
    See in list

E-commerce retail companies

Online retailers and commerce platforms serving broad consumer needs.

  1. Quince

    Online brand offering multi-category fashion products for men and women

    Horizontal e-commerce
    See in list
  2. Bolt

    Provider of single-click checkout solution for e-commerce businesses

    E-commerce enablers
    See in list
  3. Kajabi

    Provider of a platform for creating and selling digital products

    Freelancer it
    See in list
  4. Grove

    Online subscription-based platform providing cleaning products and beauty products

    Horizontal e-commerce
    See in list
  5. AppDirect

    Online marketplace for web-based cloud applications and services

    E-commerce enablers
    See in list

Beauty & personal care retail companies

Retail companies focused on beauty, cosmetics, and personal care products.

  1. Madison Reed

    Internet first brand of hair coloring products

    Beauty tech
    See in list
  2. Boulevard

    SaaS-driven beauty salon & spa management software

    Beauty tech
  3. Booksy

    Operator of an online platform for booking beauty and wellness appointments

    Local services
  4. Ipsy

    Online subscription platform for beauty products

    Beauty tech
  5. BFA Industries

    Provider of personal care and beauty services

    Beauty tech

In-store retail technology companies

Companies supporting stores with point-of-sale, analytics, and operations tools.

  1. SpotOn

    Point-of-sale systems and business software solutions for restaurants and small businesses

    In store retail tech
    See in list
  2. Square

    Provider of integrated point of sale and business management solutions

    Payments
    See in list
  3. Standard

    Platform offering AI-enabled automated checkout software solutions for offline retailers

    In store retail tech
    See in list
  4. RetailNext

    Provider of traffic analytics, video security, and occupancy management solutions

    In store retail tech
    See in list
  5. Simbe Robotics

    Developing robotic products for retail execution

    In store retail tech

Retail startups in California

Recently founded retail companies in California.

  1. Simile

    Provider of an AI-driven simulation platform for understanding human behavior

    Fashion tech
  2. Ghost

    B2B marketplace platform for surplus inventory

    B2b e-commerce
  3. Fermat Commerce

    Influencer marketing solutions for brands

    E-commerce enablers
  4. Rembrand

    Provider of AI-powered advertising solutions for in-content and social media

    Brands tech
  5. Serve Robotics

    Developer of autonomous robots for last-mile delivery of goods

    Food tech
750 companies in California

Retail companies hiring in California

Retail companies in California with hiring activity.

  1. Vuori

    Online retailer of athletic clothing and activewear apparel for performance

    Apparel brands
    See in list
  2. Whatnot

    App based platform offering collectibles through live videos

    Video commerce
    See in list
  3. Skims

    Online retailer of underwear, clothing, shapewear, loungewear, and related accessories

    Apparel brands
    See in list
  4. GoodLeap

    Provider of home improvement services

    Alternative lending
    See in list
  5. Thumbtack

    App based platform to connect users with local service professionals

    Home improvements
    See in list
45 companies in California

Public retail companies in California

Publicly listed retail companies in California.

  1. Grove

    Online subscription-based platform providing cleaning products and beauty products

    Horizontal e-commerce
    See in list
  2. Square

    Provider of integrated point of sale and business management solutions

    Payments
    See in list
  3. Newegg

    Online marketplace offering multi-category electronic products

    Consumer electronics e-commerce
    See in list
  4. Sonos

    Manufacturer of wireless speakers, home sound systems, and audio components

    Consumer electronics e-commerce
    See in list
  5. GoPro

    Provider of cameras and services

    Consumer electronics e-commerce
    See in list
98 companies in California
Mobile reach

Top 10 retail apps from California

The most-installed Android apps published by retail companies headquartered in California — 201.6M installs between them. 438 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

Perfect365 Makeup Photo Editor

by Perfect365

Installs63.9M
Rating3.56760K ratings
Installs, year on year+4%
Last updatedMay 2026
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2

Houzz - Home Design & Remodel

by Houzz

Installs21.7M
Rating4.66404K ratings
Installs, year on year+4%
Last updatedMay 2026
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3

Facer Watch Faces

by Facer

Installs21.4M
Rating3.91184K ratings
Installs, year on year+20%
Last updatedMay 2026
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4

Swagbucks Play Games + Surveys

by Swagbucks

Installs17.5M
Rating4.21449K ratings
Installs, year on year+40%
Last updatedMay 2026
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5

Whatnot: Shop, Sell, Connect

by Whatnot

Installs16.2M
Rating4.71279K ratings
Installs, year on year+188%
Last updatedJun 2026
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6

Rakuten: Cash Back and Deals

by Rakuten

Installs14.8M
Rating3.3574K ratings
Last updatedJun 2026
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7

Sonos S1 Controller

by Sonos

Installs14.2M
Rating2.85149K ratings
Installs, year on year+3%
Last updatedFeb 2026
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8

GOAT – Sneakers & Apparel

by Goat

Installs12.3M
Rating3.7537K ratings
Installs, year on year+10%
Last updatedJun 2026
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9

Fashion Nova: Trendy Shopping

by Fashion Nova

Installs9.9M
Rating4.82138K ratings
Installs, year on year+18%
Last updatedJun 2026
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10

Tezza: Aesthetic Editor

by Tezza

Installs9.8M
Rating3.6513K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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Capital & corporate activity

Retail funding and M&A across the United States

11,820 recorded equity rounds have gone to 60,046 retail companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how California compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months101

US$2.62bn

equity rounds, last 24 months381

US$6.63bn

raised over five yearsUS$60.69bn

3,050 rounds in the United States

M&A deals, California216

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into retail in the United States

amount rounds
$9.7bn2018836
$8.9bn2019798
$14bn2020697
$31bn2021968
$13bn2022783
$5.9bn2023557
$4.2bn2024389
$3.7bn2025270
$2.5bn202683

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2021, with US$31.24bn across 968 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$29.72m36 rounds · median US$375k
SeedUS$2.65bn1,458 rounds · median US$1.00m
Series AUS$10.12bn788 rounds · median US$8.18m
Series BUS$12.62bn428 rounds · median US$20.00m
Series CUS$11.51bn165 rounds · median US$45.00m
Series D+US$21.22bn142 rounds · median US$110.00m
Private equityUS$2.16bn30 rounds · median US$176.50m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

E-commerce enablersUS$10.78bn430 rounds · 277 companies
B2b e-commerceUS$3.87bn120 rounds · 79 companies
Fashion techUS$3.80bn355 rounds · 234 companies
Brands techUS$3.77bn114 rounds · 68 companies
Sports techUS$2.95bn16 rounds · 10 companies
Logistics techUS$2.46bn61 rounds · 36 companies
Apparel brandsUS$2.46bn28 rounds · 18 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in California

198Acquisition
11Merger
4Takeover

Most active acquirers

  1. Apple26
  2. United rentals9
  3. Skims5
  4. Serve robotics4
  5. Gigacloud technology4

Most acquired or merged

  1. Rhode9
  2. Guess6
  3. Dockers6
  4. Chairish4
  5. Cinelease3

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

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The financials above are one chapter. The full retail landscape of California maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

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Retail funding in California

1,030 retail companies in California have recorded equity funding, US$40.15bn in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in California

Meet the people behind retail companies in California. 3,282 of 8,221 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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