Best Sportswear Companies in California, United States
The 101 best Sportswear companies in California, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Quiksilver.
Ranked: Best Sportswear companies in California
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quiksilver Internet first brand offering apparel wear for men & women | $204M | 129 mo ago | Late Stage | Alan Green Co-Founder | 1970 | ShopifyApple iCloud MailZoho+33 | 34 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 2 | Lucy Activewear Activewear brand for women | $21M | 251 mo ago | Acquired | — | 1999 | Google Font APIGoogle AnalyticsCloudflare Browser Insights+2 | — | — |
| 3 | Athleta Internet first brand of sports apparel for women | $6M | 283 mo ago | Acquired | — | 1998 | Microsoft Visual StudioApple iCloud MailMicrosoft ASP.NET+1 | — | — |
| 4 | GRACEDBYGRIT Manufacturer of precision machined components for aerospace and machine tool industries | $2M | 123 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2013 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Club Ride Apparel Mountain bike and adventure clothing for men and women | $1M | 149 mo ago | Seed | Mike Herlinger Founder & CEO | 2008 | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+49 | — | — |
| 6 | DannyShane Designer and manufacturer of eco-friendly cycling apparel | $600K | 136 mo ago | Seed | — | 2009 | — | — | — |
| 7 | Thirty Three Threads Manufacturer and brand of sportswear | $491K | 31 mo ago | Seed | — | 2004 | — | 20 patents Innovative multi-toe and standard sock designs for footwear comfort | 1 partnership |
| 8 | bigtruck Brand of caps | $300K | 133 mo ago | Seed | Galen Gifford Co-Founder | 2010 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyRoute+24 | — | — |
| 9 | GRRR Sports wear apparel brand for men | $151K | 74 mo ago | Seed | E.J. Rowland Founder | 2015 | — | — | — |
| 10 | Dude Girl Sports wear apparel brand for women | $27K | 156 mo ago | Funding Raised | Kim McElhinney Owner | 2006 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Eastside Golf Designer and retailer of golf apparel and accessories | — | 29 mo ago | Seed | Earl Cooper Co-Founder | 2019 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyBackbone.js+40 | — | — |
| 12 | Decathlon Retailer of sporting goods | — | 60 mo ago | Funding Raised | Agathe Delannoy Head of Operations | 1976 | Shogun Page BuilderHypervisual Page BuilderCart Functionality+46 | — | — |
Top 12 Sportswear companies in California
#1
Seed · Vista, California · founded 2004 · 53 employees$491.4Kraised▾
Manufacturer and brand of sportswear
- Nov 2023Seed$30K
- Feb 2021Seed$461.4K
#2
Late Stage · Huntington Beach, California · founded 1970$203.7Mraised▾
Internet first brand offering apparel wear for men & women. The company also provides travel shirts, cotton biologique, long sleeve shirts, organic cotton wear, casual wear for men, footwear accessories, and kids fashion products.
#3
Acquired · Alameda, California · founded 1999 · 139 employees$20.9Mraised▾
Lucy Activwear is a private label brand for women activewear apparel. It sells through its offline stores, stockists and online website. It offers tops, such as bras, tanks and camis, tops, hoodies and jackets, and dresses. The company was founded in 1999 and was acquired by VF Corporation in 2007. The company generates more than $50M in revenue (prior to acquisition) and operates more than 50 offline branded stores across the US.
- Jul 2005Series G$20.9M
- Nov 2004Series D—
- Jan 2000Series C—
- May 1999Series A—
#4
Acquired · San Francisco, California · founded 1998 · 3799 employees$6Mraised▾
Internet first brand of sports apparel for women
#5
Acquired · San Diego, California · founded 2013 · 7 employees$1.7Mraised▾
Manufacturer of precision machined components for aerospace and machine tool industries. It provides machining services using advanced metal cutting technology. The company produces components from various materials including Inconel, titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, and alloy steels. Its capabilities encompass the manufacture of high-precision components with close tolerances and tight finishes. The company also offers manufacturing solutions and intelligent planning for the aerospace sector. Production facilities include dedicated aerospace and machine tool divisions, each equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and testing facilities.
- Mar 2016Seed$1.7M
#6
Seed · San Francisco, California · founded 2009$600Kraised▾
Designer and manufacturer of eco-friendly cycling apparel. The company creates jerseys, shorts, bibs, and jackets for cyclists. Products are designed with a focus on sustainability and performance. The apparel is available for purchase online.
- Feb 2015Seed$250K
- Oct 2013Seed$200K
- Jul 2012Seed$150K
#7
Seed · Los Angeles, California · founded 2008 · 7 employees$1Mraised▾
Mountain bike and adventure clothing for men and women. They offer a wide range of apparel including tops, bottoms, flannels, sun shirts, chamois, pants, shorts, hats, and socks. They focus on providing clothing suitable for outdoor activities and adventures. The company has collections for both men and women, with seasonal offerings like fall collections. They also offer gift cards and a pro program. The business model is B2C, selling directly to consumers through their website, which includes features like a shopping cart, account login, and newsletter subscription. They provide free shipping on US orders and accept various payment methods. The company also emphasizes community engagement through stories, ride centers, and giving back initiatives.
- Dec 2013Seed$1M
#8
Seed · California · founded 2015$150.8Kraised▾
Sports wear apparel brand for men
- Apr 2020Seed$150.8K
#9
Seed · Truckee, California · founded 2010 · 9 employees$300Kraised▾
Brand of caps
- Apr 2015Seed$300K
#10
Seed · Santa Ana, California · founded 2019 · 10 employees—raised▾
Designer and retailer of golf apparel and accessories. This company creates and sells clothing and equipment for golfers. The product line includes a variety of items such as polos, t-shirts, outerwear, pants, shorts, hats, gloves, bags, and other accessories. The company targets both men and women golfers. They offer a curated selection of products designed for performance and style on the course.
- Jan 2024Seed—
#11
Funding Raised · Larkspur, California · founded 2006$27Kraised▾
Sports wear apparel brand for women
- Jun 2013Conventional Debt$27K
#12
Funding Raised · San Francisco, California · founded 1976 · 102 employees—raised▾
Retailer of sporting goods. It offers a wide range of sports products and apparel, include Hiking Backpack, Running Socks, Hooded Synthetic Jacket, Gloves, Hats, Microfiber Towel, Water Bottles, Fitness Equipment, Bike Accessories, Cycling Clothing, Footwear Accessories, Cricket Bats, and more.
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Sportswear coverage by sub-theme.
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Funding & growth over time
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Common questions
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