Startup listings are free but moderated. This is NOT a general business directory. To be listed, organizations need to be located in the Sacramento area. The business must also be a tech startup (meaning a high-growth, scalable tech company). Small business listings like restaurants, hair and nail salons, consultants, marketing agencies, ad agencies, retail stores, or businesses with traditional business models as well as freelance/solopreneur service providers will not included.

MealPro
Name
Description
A vertically integrated online meal prep and delivery service.
Long Description

MealPro is a food delivery service that specializes in pre-made meals for fitness. We own a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen serving the continental US.

Founder(s)
Andy Sartori
Contact Person
Andy Sartori
Phone Number
4082205926
Founded
2018
City
Citrus Heights
In the News

https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2022/03/15/mealpro-citrus-heights-ethan-conrad.html, https://citrusheightssentinel.com/2022/03/20/mealpro-expanding-citrus-heights-headquarters-buys-building-for-3-2m/, https://news.ucsc.edu/2022/01/sartori-andy-mealpro.html

Modern Football Technology
Category
Description
Modern Football Technology is a data management and analytics software company that delivers concise, actionable insights that create competitive advantages on the field and in recruiting. It has developed a software platform that serves as a structure for how coaches collect and extract data. To learn more about Modern Football Technology, visit www.teammofo.com
Founder(s)
Christian Masegian, Tom Leogrande
Stage
Pre-Seed
Contact Person
Blake Roper
Programs
Growth Factory
Needs
advisors, investors, sales representatives, Head of BU
Founded
2021
Female Founder/Co-founder
No
City
Sacramento
Molecular Matrix, Inc.
Description
Molecular Matrix, Inc. is focused on providing advanced research tools for cultivating and studying stem cells.
Long Description

Molecular Matrix, Inc. is focused on providing advanced research tools for cultivating and studying stem cells. Our products provide cutting edge solutions for growing cells in three dimensions. Our GroCell-3D™ product portfolio is comprised of 3D Scaffolds in various configurations, a cost effective dynamic cell culture system, and a solution to dissolve the scaffold and recover cells.

Founder(s)
Charles Lee
Founded
2011
Female Founder/Co-founder
No
City
Davis, CA
In the News

Startup of the Month: Molecular Matrix | Comstock's Magazine, April 4, 2018

National Acts
Category
Description
National Acts is an all-in-one event ticketing platform for mid-size concert venues, event promoters, record labels, management companies and touring musicians. We specialize in VIP Meet and Greet programs and Fan Club Services for major label artists.
Long Description

Established in March 2013, National Acts has experienced tremendous growth during our first 4 years in business, processing over $1,000,000 in VIP Meet and Greet Packages and concert ticket sales to thousands of events, worldwide.

National-Acts.com specializes in managing and coordinating VIP Meet and Greet programs for touring artists. Some of our clients include Hinder, Filter, Asia, Queensryche, Winger, Warrant, Saving Abel, Zach Myers of Shinedown, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Bobaflex, Royal Bliss, Devour The Day, Eve To Adam, and Burn Halo among many others.

In addition, National Acts provides flexible and secure online ticketing solutions and event marketing services to mid-size concert venues and event promoters.

Whether you are a record label or management company in need of a VIP Program for your artists or a venue/promoter in need of an online ticketing solution National Acts has you covered!

Founder(s)
TJ Chopelas
Stage
Live
Contact Person
TJ Chopelas
Phone Number
9168388986
Needs
Investors
Founded
2013
Female Founder/Co-founder
No
City
Sacramento, CA
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc
Long Description

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals is engaged in the development, acquisition and sales of generic prescription drugs and OTC products for the North American market.

Founder(s)
Jay Shukla
Female Founder/Co-founder
No
City
Rancho Cordova, CA
In the News

Rancho Cordova-based pharmaceutical startup raises $10 million | Sacramento Business Journal, September 18, 2017

Notifii
Name
Category
Description
Notifii is a SaaS application created for university mailrooms and student housing.
Long Description

Notifii is a SaaS application created specifically for universities and student housing facilities. Scan packages in on any smartphone or tablet and send automatic text and/or email notifications to your residents or faculty upon intake. Integrates with most property management software. Notifii Connect is a texting/communication hub that allows you to send text messages to specific floors, buildings, groups, etc. and is truly two-way.

Founder(s)
Anh Tran and Syta Saephan
Stage
Fully funded
Contact Person
Alisha Evanson
Phone Number
8885068536
Founded
2009
Female Founder/Co-founder
Yes
City
Roseville, California
One, Inc
Category
Description
One, Inc. provides an integrated cloud-based platform designed to transform the way insurance companies interact with their customers.
Long Description

One, Inc. provides an integrated cloud-based platform designed to make it effortless to manage your business. We bring together core functions combined with data and analytics, CRM, payment processing and agency management—all in ONE modern solution—to provide a seamless approach to the customer experience.

One, Inc. software enables carriers, MGAs and agencies of all sizes to quickly bring new products to market and streamline operations via a broad suite of scalable, cloud-based components that can be implemented all at once or as part of a broader migration from legacy technology.

We offer a broader suite of software options delivered using a SaaS model to help companies quickly meet the demands of an ever-changing Property & Casualty market.

Founder(s)
Christopher Ewing
Stage
Series B
Contact Person
Christopher Ewing
Founded
2005
Female Founder/Co-founder
No
City
Sacramento, CA
In the News

Folsom-based One Inc. raises $15.5 million in financing | Sacramento Business Journal, May 2, 2017

Origin Materials
Long Description

Origin (formerly Micromidas) is a material company  tackling hard problems in materials in service of the world's great companies. Origin's technology produces bio-based intermediates from lingo-cellulosic raw materials. Origin's intermediates can be used to make new polymers, surfactants, and carbon blacks.

 

Founder(s)
John Bissell
Stage
Series A
Contact Person
John Bissell
Female Founder/Co-founder
No
City
West Sacramento, CA
Pair Anything
Long Description

PairAnything provides a mobile experience for today’s wine enthusiasts to save money by learning which wines best fit their tastes and optimize their enjoyment of purchased wines by expanding their knowledge of food pairings.

Founder(s)
Christy Serrato, Brenna Kiniry, Ph.D.
Founded
2017
Female Founder/Co-founder
Yes
City
Davis, CA
PBID Manager
Category
Long Description

PBID Manager provides a web based intuitive solution for all types of Improvement Districts to manage their District Data.

Founder(s)
Emily Briggs
Stage
MVP/Launched
Contact Person
Emily Briggs
Founded
2017
Female Founder/Co-founder
Yes
City
Sacramento, CA
Pheronym
Long Description

Pheronym is a biotechnology company that uses pheromones to control nematodes. Our initial product makes insect nematodes better bio-control.

Female Founder/Co-founder
Yes
Protxx
Name
Long Description

Protxx has developed wearable sensor technology for head injury prevention and management. The system helps to proactively limit cumulative head impact exposure.

Founder(s)
John Ralston
Stage
Seed Funding, Raising Series A
Contact Person
John Ralston
Programs
Kings Capitalize 2018
Founded
2016
Female Founder/Co-founder
No
City
Rocklin, CA
In the News

How a local tech company plans to reduce head injury risk in sports | Sacramento Business Journal, March 1, 2018

Protxx uses technology to tackle head injury risk in youth sports | Sacramento Business Journal, March 15, 2018

Ravata Solutions
Description
Creating genetically modified mice for medical research at 47% the cost and with 50% less animals.
Long Description

Ravata has developed a technology for producing lab mice used in medical research which has been demonstrated to reduce animal use by 50% and the cost of production by 47%.

Founder(s)
Arshia Firouzi, Gurkern Sufi
Stage
Seed
Contact Person
Arshia Firouzi
Founded
2016
Female Founder/Co-founder
No
Renter
Name
Category
Long Description

Renterinc.com lets landlords legally search and review their tenant's rental history. It's as easy as Yelping.

Founder(s)
Vitaliy Merkulov
Contact Person
Vitaliy Merkulov
Female Founder/Co-founder
No
City
Sacramento, CA
ResQ Medical Inc.
Description
Automated resident work hour logs. Sync directly to MedHub.Secure messaging for resident team rounding.
Long Description

ResQ Medical is Mobile-Based Healthcare Solutions company that develops tools to empower healthcare providers and simplify physician workflow and documentation.

The company was formed after one of the co-founders, himself a resident physician, experienced first-hand the frustrations of balancing patient care with the ever- increasing administrative requirements of the modern day medical education.

Founder(s)
Quinn Baker
Founded
2013
Female Founder/Co-founder
No
City
Sacramento, CA
RF Biocidics
Long Description

RF Biocidics, a food-safety technology company, produces equipment that safely eliminates harmful contaminants from foods using specialized radio frequency technology. The company provides an effective, chemical-free, and environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional steam heat or chemical pasteurization methods used by farmers, food processors, and packagers in the Central Valley and around the world.

Founded
2008
City
Sacramento, CA
Rhombus Systems
Category
Long Description

Going beyond just video security, Rhombus uses advanced computer vision technology to provide your business meaningful insights. This includes people counting, facial recognition, object recognition, and more. All of this data is catalogued and indexed so you can view it and search it any time

Founder(s)
Garrett Larsson, Brandon Salzberg
Female Founder/Co-founder
No
City
Sacramento, CA
In the News

Cloud-based security camera company nabs $3 million venture investment | Sacramento Business Journal, September 10, 2018

RxGuardian
Description
Our prescription-locking products present a unique, economical solution to the epidemic of unauthorized prescription access.
Long Description

RxGuardian Inc. Keeps People Safe. Our tamper-evident abuse-deterrent technologies help prevent Diversion and Substance Use Disorders at the source.

Founder(s)
Joseph Simpson, Steve Simpson, Deborah Simpson, Nathan Langley
Stage
Seed
Programs
Velocity Venture Capital Entrepreneur Showcase
Female Founder/Co-founder
Yes
City
Sacramento, CA
Sacramento PCB Assembly
Description
Sacramento PCB Assembly offers a comprehensive printed circuit board assembly service that covers every aspect of the process, from initial part procurement to final shipping.
Long Description

Sacramento PCB Assembly offers a comprehensive printed circuit board assembly service that covers every aspect of the process, from initial part procurement to final shipping. Utilizing a blend of cutting-edge technology and skilled craftsmanship, we ensure precision and quality at every step. The service includes meticulous planning based on an approved Bill of Materials (BOM), precise solder paste application, automated and manual component placement, and a variety of soldering methods tailored to each project's unique requirements. Advanced inspection techniques, such as 3D Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) and X-Ray technology, are employed to guarantee the highest quality standards. The end result is a meticulously assembled PCB, cleaned and packaged with industry-standard materials, ready for immediate integration into your projects.

Founder(s)
Sam Miller
Stage
Not Looking for Funding
Contact Person
Rich Foreman
Phone Number
(916) 692-9706
Founded
2023
Female Founder/Co-founder
No
City
El Dorado Hills
Sacramento Product Development
Description
Sacramento Product Development offers a full spectrum of product development services, from design to distribution, catering to the unique needs of both startups and large enterprises in the consumer product industry.
Long Description

Sacramento Product Development specializes in transforming creative concepts into market-ready products. Catering to both startups and established enterprises, we offer comprehensive services in hardware design, electronics, and software/firmware development. With a team of skilled mechanical and electrical engineers and software developers, our focus is on crafting consumer products that align with client visions. Our unique client-centered, collaborative approach ensures a tailored process from concept to final product. We aim to significantly impact the consumer product industry by turning innovative ideas into successful products

Founder(s)
Sam Miller
Contact Person
Rich Foreman
Phone Number
4082051107
Founded
2024
Female Founder/Co-founder
No
City
El Dorado Hills