Thank you to Orange County Women's Business Center, a Gold Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

Orange County Women's Business Center offers no cost business consulting and training for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Orange County, with a special emphasis on women and minority founders trying to access equity capital.

The OC Women's Business Center is hosted at Cal State Fullerton and is funded by both the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz).

Contact: Mike Daniel, Network Director - midaniel@fullerton.edu - (800) 616-7232

http://ocwbc.org

OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category:

• Incubators/Accelerators
• Startup Advisors

Thanks to Orange County Women's Business Center for investing in Orange County and supporting the OC Startup Council!

Learn here how your organization can join the OCSC, too!

Thank you to FP Solutions, a renewing Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

FP Solutions: Venture studio focused on investing and supporting early-stage hardware startups that provide capital in addition to full-scale engineering services for our startups.

The team is made up of senior engineers and executive leadership from Tesla and SpaceX with a strong background in hardware and engineering. FP Solutions provide capital in addition to full-scale engineering services for their startups. Their expertise is in aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, and climate/sustainability. As investors, they like to get in as early as possible and support founders from day one.

OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category:

• Investors
• Incubators/Accelerators

Thanks to FP Solutions for investing in Orange County and supporting the OC Startup Council!

Learn here how your organization can join the OCSC, too!

Thank you to FP Solutions, a Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

FP Solutions: Venture studio focused on investing and supporting early-stage hardware startups that provide capital in addition to full-scale engineering services for our startups.

The team is made up of senior engineers and executive leadership from Tesla and SpaceX with a strong background in hardware and engineering. FP Solutions provide capital in addition to full-scale engineering services for their startups. Their expertise is in aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, and climate/sustainability. As investors, they like to get in as early as possible and support founders from day one.

OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category:

• Investors
• Incubators/Accelerators

They have also been added to the OCSC Startup Ecosystem Google Map and OCSC Startup Service Providers Chart.

Thanks to FP Solutions for investing in Orange County and supporting the OC Startup Council!

Learn here how your organization can join the OCSC, too!

Thank you to Peachscore, a bronze Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

Peachscore is the world’s largest data-driven accelerator, supporting 800+ startups across 81 countries that's equity-free, fully virtual, and open to founders from the idea stage to Series A. Accepted startups gain access to a 12-week curriculum, demo day, and graduation certificate—plus 12 months of support including mentorship, AI tools, nonstop networking, \$2M+ in perks, and up to \$500K in potential funding.

Special Offer For OCSC Members: Founders and startups within OC Startup Council can get 65% off the application fee by using the code OCSC2025 to redeem this offer.

OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category:

• Education
• Incubators & Accelerators

Contact: Alex Mojtahedi, Founder and CEO - accelerator@peachscore.com

http://www.peachscore.com

They have also been added to the OCSC Startup Ecosystem Google Map and the OCSC Startup Service Providers Chart.

Thanks very much to Peachscore for investing in Orange County and supporting the OC Startup Council!

Learn here how your organization can join the OCSC, too!

Thank you to Quantum Computing Report, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council!

Quantum Computing Report provides news, analysis, and other data about the emerging market for quantum computers and associated software.

Is the leading market analysis site for quantum computing. It has the highest quality international audience of readers including executives at quantum computing companies, venture capitalists, government policy analysts, university and government researchers and others.

The site has been referenced by major international media companies including The Washington Post, CNBC, Forbes Magazine, The Economist and others. In addition to news and analysis, the site provides listings of players, job openings, and scorecards of activity in QC.

OC Startups Directory Category:

• Media Tech

They have also been added to the OCSC Startup Ecosystem Google Map.

Visit Quantum Computing Report to learn how they can help your OC startup!  

(And get a listing for your company or organization in the OCSC Startups Ecosystem Directory here.)

Welcome to Peachscore, a new Bronze Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

Peachscore is the world’s largest data-driven accelerator, supporting 800+ startups across 81 countries that's equity-free, fully virtual, and open to founders from the idea stage to Series A.

Accepted startups gain access to a 12-week curriculum, demo day, and graduation certificate—plus 12 months of support including mentorship, AI tools, nonstop networking, $2M+ in perks, and up to $500K in potential funding.

Special Offer For OCSC Members: Founders and startups from the OC Startup Council can get 65% off the application fee by using the code OCSC2025 to redeem this offer.

Learn more about Peachscore here.

OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category:

• Education
• Incubators & Accelerators

Contact: Alex Mojtahedi, Founder and CEO - accelerator@peachscore.com

http://www.peachscore.com

They have also been added to the OCSC Startup Ecosystem Google Map and the OCSC Startup Service Providers Chart.

Thanks very much to Peachscore for investing in Orange County and supporting the OC Startup Council!

Learn here how your organization can join the OCSC, too!

Thank you to CSUF Center for Entrepreneurship, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council.

CSUF Center for Entrepreneurship - Whether you are starting a business or are growing one, the CSUF Center for Entrepreneurship is here to help you take your business to the next level.

OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category:

• Education
• Startup Advisor

They have also been added to the OCSC Startup Ecosystem Google Map and the OCSC Startup Service Providers Chart.

Visit this partner to learn how they can help your OC startup!  

(And get a listing for your company or organization in the OCSC Startups Ecosystem Directory here.)

Thank you to FP Solutions, a renewing Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

FP Solutions: Venture studio focused on investing and supporting early-stage hardware startups that provide capital in addition to full-scale engineering services for our startups.

The team is made up of senior engineers and executive leadership from Tesla and SpaceX with a strong background in hardware and engineering. FP Solutions provide capital in addition to full-scale engineering services for their startups. Their expertise is in aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, and climate/sustainability. As investors, they like to get in as early as possible and support founders from day one.

OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category:

• Investors
• Incubators/Accelerators

They have also been added to the OCSC Startup Ecosystem Google Map and OCSC Startup Service Providers Chart.

Thanks to FP Solutions for investing in Orange County and supporting the OC Startup Council!

Learn here how your organization can join the OCSC, too!

Thank you to TCA Venture Group, a renewing Gold Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

TCA Venture Group is a catalyst in helping to build Southern California’s economy by offering early stage, pre-seed, and seed funding for startups.

TCA also brings critical business connections, provides hands-on practical mentoring, assists in building out management teams, and helps raise additional venture capital funding through syndication.

Since 1997 TCA members have invested over $200 million in over 400 companies. TCA portfolio companies have gone on to attract over $1.6 billion in additional investment capital.

https://tcaventuregroup.com

Contact: Tony Sarris, Executive Director - Orange County, tony@techcoastangels.com

OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category:

• Investors
• Incubators and Accelerators

Thanks to Tech Coast Angels - Orange County  for investing in Orange County and supporting the OC Startup Council!

Learn here how your organization can join the OCSC, too!

Welcome to InVitro Capital, a new Investor Member of the OC Startup Council!

InVitro Capital builds and funds companies from idea to exit.

Their hands-on approach transforms untapped sectors into scalable, profitable enterprises, delivering exceptional returns through autonomous AI solutions and cutting-edge innovation. As builders, not just investors, they strategically deploy capital and expertise to disrupt high-potential industries, driving growth from idea to exit.

OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category:

• Incubators & Accelerators
• Investors

They have also been added to the OCSC Startup Ecosystem Google Map and OCSC Startup Service Providers Chart.

Visit this partner to learn how they can help your OC startup!  

(And get a listing for your company or organization in the OCSC Startups Ecosystem Directory here.)

Thank you to TCA Venture Group, a Gold Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

TCA Venture Group is a catalyst in helping to build Southern California’s economy by offering early stage, pre-seed, and seed funding for startups.

TCA also brings critical business connections, provides hands-on practical mentoring, assists in building out management teams, and helps raise additional venture capital funding through syndication.

Since 1997 TCA members have invested over $200 million in over 400 companies. TCA portfolio companies have gone on to attract over $1.6 billion in additional investment capital.

https://tcaventuregroup.com

Contact: Kyle Hudson, Executive Director - Orange County, kyle.hudson@techcoastangels.com

OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category:

• Investors
• Incubators and Accelerators

Thanks to Tech Coast Angels - Orange County  for investing in Orange County and supporting the OC Startup Council!

Learn here how your organization can join the OCSC, too!

Thank you to The Mackenzie Group, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council.

The Mackenzie Group focuses on accelerating growth for businesses, from startups to established companies while utilizing a process leveraging the interplay of Vision, Leadership and Execution:

VISION: Setting Direction and Purpose

LEADERSHIP: Building and Aligning Capabilities

EXECUTION: Accelerating Revenue via Collaboration and Extreme Customer Focus

They work with Boards, CEOs, Founders, and Executives to address their challenges to achieve their growth and revenue milestones.

OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category:

• Consulting
• Startup Advisor

They have also been added to the OCSC Startup Ecosystem Google Map and OCSC Startup Service Providers Chart.

Visit this partner to learn how they can help your OC startup!  

(And get a listing for your company or organization in the OCSC Startups Ecosystem Directory here.)

Thank you to Urban Workshop, a Bronze Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

Urban Workshop: With over $1m worth of manufacturing equipment available, shared manufacturing space, and a supportive community, Urban Workshop presents the best opportunity for your product based business to thrive.

Short duration training and mentoring teaches everything needed to run the equipment, make your own prototypes, figure out how to make it, and manufacture in low volume. Have total control over your business and eliminate the cost and risk of leases, deposits, personal guarantees, and equipment expenses.

Special Offer For OCSC Members: $100 off first month of membership for OCSC members.

OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category:

• Co-Working
• Incubators/Accelerators

Contact: Steven Trindade, Founder / CEO - info@urbanworkshop.net

http://www.UrbanWorkshop.net

Thanks to Urban Workshop for investing in Orange County and supporting the OC Startup Council!

Learn here how your organization can join the OCSC, too!

Thank you to Quantum Computing Report, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council:

Quantum Computing Report provides news, analysis, and other data about the emerging market for quantum computers and associated software.

Is the leading market analysis site for quantum computing. It has the highest quality international audience of readers including executives at quantum computing companies, venture capitalists, government policy analysts, university and government researchers and others.

The site has been referenced by major international media companies including The Washington Post, CNBC, Forbes Magazine, The Economist and others. In addition to news and analysis, the site provides listings of players, job openings, and scorecards of activity in QC.

OC Startups Directory Category:

• Media Tech

They have also been added to the OCSC Startup Ecosystem Google Map.

Visit Quantum Computing Report to learn how they can help your OC startup!  

(And get a listing for your company or organization in the OCSC Startups Ecosystem Directory here.)

Thank you to CSUF Center for Entrepreneurship, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council.

CSUF Center for Entrepreneurship - Whether you are starting a business or are growing one, the CSUF Center for Entrepreneurship is here to help you take your business to the next level.

OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category:

• Education
• Startup Advisor

Visit this partner to learn how they can help your OC startup!  

(And get a listing for your company or organization in the OCSC Startups Ecosystem Directory here.)

Thank you to TCA Venture Group, a Gold Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

TCA Venture Group is a catalyst in helping to build Southern California’s economy by offering early stage, pre-seed, and seed funding for startups.

TCA also brings critical business connections, provides hands-on practical mentoring, assists in building out management teams, and helps raise additional venture capital funding through syndication.

Since 1997 TCA members have invested over $200 million in over 400 companies. TCA portfolio companies have gone on to attract over $1.6 billion in additional investment capital.

https://tcaventuregroup.com

Contact: Kyle Hudson, Executive Director - Orange County, kyle.hudson@techcoastangels.com

OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category:

• Investors
• Incubators and Accelerators

Thanks to Tech Coast Angels - Orange County  for investing in Orange County and supporting the OC Startup Council!

Learn here how your organization can join the OCSC, too!

Thank you to FP Solutions, a renewing Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

FP Solutions: Venture studio focused on investing and supporting early-stage hardware startups that provide capital in addition to full-scale engineering services for our startups.

The team is made up of senior engineers and executive leadership from Tesla and SpaceX with a strong background in hardware and engineering. FP Solutions provide capital in addition to full-scale engineering services for their startups. Their expertise is in aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, and climate/sustainability. As investors, they like to get in as early as possible and support founders from day one.

OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category:

• Investors
• Incubators/Accelerators

Thanks to FP Solutions for investing in Orange County and supporting the OC Startup Council!

Learn here how your organization can join the OCSC, too!

Thank you to this renewing investor listing of the OC Startup Council!

• Incubators & Accelerators: Pismo Ventures, LLC - Irvine

Visit these partners to learn how they can help your OC startup grow!

(And get a free listing to promote your company in the OCSC Startups Ecosystem Directory HERE.)

Thank you to TCA Venture Group, a renewing Gold Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

TCA Venture Group is a catalyst in helping to build Southern California’s economy by offering early stage, pre-seed, and seed funding for startups.

TCA also brings critical business connections, provides hands-on practical mentoring, assists in building out management teams, and helps raise additional venture capital funding through syndication.

Since 1997 TCA members have invested over $200 million in over 400 companies. TCA portfolio companies have gone on to attract over $1.6 billion in additional investment capital.

https://tcaventuregroup.com

Contact: Tony Sarris, Executive Director - Orange County, tony@techcoastangels.com

OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category:

• Investors
• Incubators and Accelerators

Thanks to Tech Coast Angels - Orange County  for investing in Orange County and supporting the OC Startup Council!

Learn here how your organization can join the OCSC, too!

Long Beach Accelerator's 1st Annual Investors & Founders Summit was a big success.

Hosted on the beautiful Queen Mary in the City of Long Beach, it featured a startup strategy panel and awards luncheon.

Congratulations to Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson, Amy Millman, and John Shen of Sunstone Management for supporting startups in the community.

Great to see Vivian Shimoyama, Wade Martin, John Keisler, Scott Fox, Santhosh Devati, Sue Malone, Julia Y. Huang, Richard Jun, Eric Eide, Lloyd Wei, CFA, CFP® , Cynthia West, Ph.D., Jayro Sandoval, Harry Saltzgaver, Dr. Nitin Bajaj, Andrea White-Kjoss, Marvin Woolard III, Dhaval Kapadia, Vic Hill, Monica Alfisi, Nancy Hammerman, Venkatesh Sankaran, Mike Stone, CFA, Adam Carrillo, Tulsi Patel, Ragan Robertson and many more!

See this post on LinkedIn and FOLLOW the OC Startup Council for more, too.

Thanks to the City of Long Beach and Long Beach Accelerator for bringing the local startup community together again.

Visit our OCSC Community Events Calendar to see all the upcoming startup events in the OC ecosystem! 

p.s. Want the OCSC to promote your event? Submit startup events here. 

p.p.s. Want photos from your event shared in our newsletters? Write up a short article like the one above and email us!