Best Sports Equipment Companies in California, United States
The 265 best Sports Equipment companies in California, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Bell Helmets.
Ranked: Best Sports Equipment companies in California
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bell Helmets Manufacturer of motorcycle and bicycle helmets and related apparel | $215M | 336 mo ago | 1,001 | Roy Richter Founder | Salesforce Commerce CloudApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+26 | Top 500k | — | — |
| 2 | Kuiu Manufacturer of high-performance hunting apparel and gear | $50M | 109 mo ago | 74 | — | Amazon WebstoreCart FunctionalityShopify+47 | Top 100k | 42 patents Lightweight modular outdoor gear: frameless backpacks, detachable-hood jackets, and waterproof wader soles. | — |
| 3 | Halo Online platform offering wearable brain cortex stimulator to improve exercise performance | $45M | 97 mo ago | 28 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Game Golf Wearable device that records information about a golf player's' performance | $16M | 137 mo ago | 1 | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifyAnimate.css+26 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 5 | Evolv Online retailer of rock climbing and bouldering shoes and accessories | $15M | 159 mo ago | 11 | — | Cart FunctionalityAmplienceNode.js+15 | Top 5M | 54 patents Advanced electronic vaporization systems for precise heating of viscous and solid substances | 1 partnership |
| 6 | Xbotgo Manufacturer of automated camera systems for recording various athletic events 53Tech top 39%Funding top 41%Growth top 45%AI top 45% All 7 signals ▾Techtop 39% Fundingtop 41% Growthtop 45% AItop 45% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 47% Globalbottom 25% Tech: 37 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 Funding: Raised $14.7M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $15M | 1 mo ago | — | David Tan Founder | Cart FunctionalityShopifyZoho+25 | Top 1M | — | — |
| 7 | Troy Lee Designs Provider of helmet, gloves, and body protection products | $8M | 79 mo ago | 82 82 → 123 (+50%) | Troy Lee Founder | Cart FunctionalityShopifyRoute+33 | Top 500k | — | 1 launch |
| 8 | CLIQ Provider of portable camping chairs & accessories | $3M | 29 mo ago | 2 | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifyTailwind CSS+46 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 9 | LeMond Fitness Manufacturer of strength training equipment and exercise bikes for commercial and home use | $3M | 195 mo ago | — | Greg LeMond Founder | — | — | 31 patents Indoor bike trainers and adjustable component positioning systems for exercise equipment | — |
| 10 | Light Helmets Manufacturer of headgear and accessories for sports safety and performance | $3M | 36 mo ago | — | Nicholas Esayian Chief Executive Officer | Cart FunctionalityShopifyVisa+13 | Top 5M | — | 1 launch · 1 award |
| 11 | Light & Motion Manufacturer and brand of LED lights 32Product top 18%Patents top 39%Innovation top 45%Moat top 45% All 9 signals ▾Producttop 18% Patentstop 39% Innovationtop 45% Moattop 45% Techbottom 45% Marketbottom 42% Growthbottom 42% Globalbottom 35% Fundingbottom 27% Product: 5 distinct product lines Patents: 54 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 5 filings since 2022 vs 29 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 32/100 | $2M | 60 mo ago | 29 | — | — | — | 54 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | — |
| 12 | ElliptiGO Manufacturer of bicycles | $2M | 111 mo ago | 22 | Brent Teal Co-Founder & CTO | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+50 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 13 | OMATA Producer of olives, spreads, and Mediterranean soups | $2M | 112 mo ago | 7 | John Rhys Newman Co-Founder & CEO | ShopifySentryZendesk+30 | Top 50M | 5 patents Electronic bicycle gauge computers for speed, distance, and performance measurement | — |
| 14 | Super Heat Games Developer of strategic card battle games for mobile platforms | $2M | 181 mo ago | — | Rich Fukutaki CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | Cadi Brand of golf products | $1M | 58 mo ago | 9 | Andrew Kim Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | XFit Brands Manufacturer of smart fitness equipment for gym | $1M | 113 mo ago | 10 | Charles Joiner Co-CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | Academy Snowboard Manufacturer of high-performance snowboards | $1M | 146 mo ago | — | Jeff Baughn Founder | Cart FunctionalityShopifyShop Pay+19 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 18 | Total Gym Provider of geotechnical construction and ground improvement services | $925K | 143 mo ago | 122 | Jesse Campanaro CEO | Cart FunctionalityShopifyBootstrap+42 | Top 5M | 99 patents Multi‑functional home fitness equipment for resistance, rowing, and full‑body workout. | — |
| 19 | TRX Training Developer of suspension training systems and strength training equipment | $909K | 182 mo ago | 550 | Randy Hetrick Founder | Shogun Page BuilderAmazon WebstoreCart Functionality+56 | Top 500k | — | — |
| 20 | Aldila Manufacturer of high-performance golf shafts | $500K | 185 mo ago | 1,291 | Jim Flood Founder | DrupalMariaDBPHP+17 | Top 5M | 11 patents Advanced manufacturing and flex control of composite golf club shafts | — |
| 21 | Marmot Internet first brand of sportswear apparel for men and women | $482K | 95 mo ago | 182 | — | Amazon WebstoreSalesforce Commerce CloudSalesforce+35 | Top 500k | — | — |
| 22 | Bloodline Golf Manufacturer of golf putters, shafts, apparel, putting mats, and components | $425K | 100 mo ago | 2 | Larry Bischmann Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalityShopifyVimeo+39 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 23 | ThrowMotion Developer of web-connected table games based on popular sports | $350K | 185 mo ago | 6 | Aditya Dayal Founder & CEO | — | — | 18 patents Networked physical tabletop games with digital connectivity and interactive table game platforms. | — |
| 24 | Cali Strong Internet first brand offering apparel wear for women and men | $250K | 89 mo ago | — | Jim Stroesser CEO & President | — | — | — | — |
| 25 | Estrada Beisbol Estrada Beisbol: Your source for baseball updates and information | $242K | 172 mo ago | — | Marco Estrada CEO | — | — | 4 patents Baseball batting training devices for skill development and performance improvement. | — |
| 26 | Mission Bicycle Provider of online gaming platform with diverse games and secure transactions | $240K | 208 mo ago | 11 | Zack Rosen Co-Founder & Owner | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | VSEAT Manufacturer of noseless bicycle seats designed for comfort and health | $200K | 10 mo ago | — | Bryan Visintin Co-Founder & COO | WordPress Block EditorWordPress Site EditorCart Functionality+42 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 28 | Slyde Manufacturer of board and ski sports equipment | $200K | 127 mo ago | 6 | Steven Watts Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 29 | Tower Paddle Boards Stand up paddle boards and SUP paddles | $150K | 174 mo ago | 3 | Stephan Aarstol Founder & CEO | WebflowShopifyCart Functionality+22 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 30 | Hydrostasis Provider of a hydration monitoring system for athletes | $120K | 48 mo ago | 6 | Debbie Chen Founder & CEO | WebflowTypekitGoogle Font API+8 | Top 50M | 11 patents Wearable medical devices measuring tissue hydration levels for health monitoring | — |
Top 12 Sports Equipment companies in California
#1
Series B · Mountain View, California · founded 2023$14.7Mraised▾
Manufacturer of automated camera systems for recording various athletic events. These devices utilize artificial intelligence to track movement and frame action on the field without manual operation. The hardware includes cameras and tripods designed to capture video for sports analysis and highlight production. Users manage recordings and access stored footage through a mobile application. The equipment supports multiple sports including soccer, basketball, and hockey.
- May 2026Series B$14.7M
#2
Seed · Marina Del Rey, California · founded 2019$200Kraised▾
Manufacturer of noseless bicycle seats designed for comfort and health. The seats are designed to position weight on the sit bones, reducing pressure on sensitive tissues. The design promotes better posture and minimizes muscle cramping. The seats fit standard bicycle brackets, including those on ebikes, and support riders.
- Aug 2025Angel$200K
#3
Acquired · San Francisco, California · founded 1954 · 1001 employees$215Mraised▾
Manufacturer of motorcycle and bicycle helmets and related apparel. The company designs and produces helmets for various riding styles, including street, dirt, adventure, mountain, road, and BMX. In addition to helmets, it offers apparel and accessories for both motorcycle and bicycle riders. The product line also includes spare parts and visors. A focus on safety and performance is evident in the company's commitment to technological advancements such as Spherical Technology, Flex Technology, ProTint, and MIPS.
#4
Acquired · San Francisco, California · founded 2013 · 28 employees$45.2Mraised▾
Halo Neuroscience is developing a non-invasive neuro-stimulation wearable device for improving cognitive performance in the healthy and impaired with a range of potential effects from accelerating learning to improving body movement control. The device applies a small electric current to the area of the brain that controls movement.
- Apr 2018Series B$1M
- Mar 2018Series B$1M
- Feb 2018Series B—
- Jan 2018Series B$13M
#5
Acquired · Santa Barbara, California · founded 2019 · 2 employees$3.3Mraised▾
Provider of portable camping chairs & accessories
- Jan 2024Series A$2.5M
- Aug 2022Seed$800K
#6
Acquired · Dixon, California · founded 2010 · 74 employees$50Mraised▾
Manufacturer of high-performance hunting apparel and gear. The company designs and produces clothing and equipment specifically for hunting, emphasizing functionality, durability, and performance in challenging outdoor conditions. Products include layering systems, outerwear, packs, and accessories. A focus on quality materials and innovative design is central to the brand's identity. The company also offers a rewards program for repeat customers.
- Apr 2017Series B$50M
#7
Seed · Carlsbad, California · founded 2018$2.6Mraised▾
Manufacturer of headgear and accessories for sports safety and performance. The company provides helmets for football, flag football, and soccer. It offers related accessories, including chinstraps, facemasks, fit pad kits, hardware kits, and visors. The company also provides reconditioning services for its headgear products.
- Jun 2023Seed$2.1M
- Sep 2022Seed$450K
#8
Series B · San Francisco, California · founded 2010 · 1 employees$16.3Mraised▾
Game golf provides a wearable device with 3D motion sensor technology for golf players which is attached to the user's belt while a sensor is also placed on the top of the golf club, records information about a players' performance, allowing them to monitor their game via an app on any device. Useful data ranging from swing accuracy to yard covered is made available to player to work on. Gamegolf raised crowd funding of $280K on Indiegogo.
- Jan 2015Series B$8.5M
- Aug 2013Series A$7.8M
#9
Acquired · Buena Park, California · founded 2003 · 11 employees$15Mraised▾
Online retailer of rock climbing and bouldering shoes and accessories. It provides various climbing shoes, including performance, all-around, and adaptive models. The company also offers chalk bags, tape, and other climbing-related accessories. Shoe technology information, such as rubber and sizing details, is available.
- Mar 2013Series D$15M
#10
Acquired · Corona, California · founded 1981 · 82 employees$8Mraised▾
Provider of helmet, gloves, and body protection products
- Nov 2019Conventional Debt$8M
- Dec 2016PE—
#11
Early Stage · Marina, California · founded 1989 · 29 employees$2.2Mraised▾
Manufacturer and brand of LED lights
#12
Seed · Costa Mesa, California · founded 2016 · 9 employees$1.4Mraised▾
Brand of golf products
- Jul 2021Seed$1.3M
- Sep 2017Seed$150K
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