9 LA Tech Companies To Watch This Summer 

Los Angeles is living up to its name “Silicon Beach” and continues to make waves in the tech industry. 

A report from The Brookings Institution recently ranked Los Angles as one of the top cities for AI adoption out of 387 U.S. cities — measuring things like the availability of AI talent and the infrastructure to support AI growth.  

It’s more than just AI companies that are growing, though. The LA Times reported that venture capital and private equity firms wrote checks totaling $3.1 billion in the first few months of 2025 alone — a notable rise compared to a year ago.

Built In found nine Los Angeles companies that are part of the Silicon Beach tide this summer with new product announcements, growing teams and innovative tech. 

 

What The Aerospace Corporation does: The Aerospace Corporation is an architect for U.S. space programs, shaping national security and commercial space efforts through deep technical expertise and innovative engineering solutions. 

Innovative tech from The Aerospace Corporation: The Aerospace Corporation made advancements earlier this year in small satellite innovation by connecting an optical crosslink between a pair of 6-unit CubeSats in low-Earth orbit. The company noted that the endeavor will enable small satellites to “operate collaboratively in formations, unlocking new possibilities for commercial and government missions,” according to a press release. 

“This level of miniaturization presents challenges the industry has yet to tackle at scale,” said Steve Isakowitz, Aerospace president and CEO in the press release. “Aerospace is bridging that gap, working closely with industry to transition this technology for commercial and government use.”

 

What ChowNow does: ChowNow is a technology platform connecting diners and independent restaurants for at‑home dining.

Assisting restaurant owners with ChowNow: ChowNow regularly shares ideas to help restaurant owners grow their business. One recent article on the company website noted 17 promotion ideas and first on the list was a strong loyalty program — which pairs perfectly with ChowNow’s Rewards Program. 

 

What Million Dollar Baby Co. does: Million Dollar Baby Co. is a children’s furnishings brand. 

Million Dollar Baby IRL shopping: The e-commerce company recently made the jump to a brick-and-mortar store with the launch of Babyletto in Los Angeles. “We’re incredibly excited to welcome new and expectant parents into Babyletto’s first retail location in Los Angeles, where our journey began 35 years ago,” Teddy Fong, Founder of Babyletto and CEO, noted in a press release. Million Dollar Baby is a family-owned company established by Fong’s parents in Los Angeles in 1990.

 

What Crunchyroll does: Crunchyroll is an independently operated joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Aniplex of Japan that offers anime fans streaming, theatrical releases, merch, games, news, events, music and more. 

Crunchyroll’s new partnership: Aniplex Inc. and Crunchyroll announced that the two companies would invest in HAYATE Inc., an anime production business that will create content for Crunchyroll’s streaming service. 

 

What GrayMatter Robotics Inc. does: GrayMatter Robotics Inc. is an AI robotics company that empowers people with smart robot assistants designed for tedious and ergonomically challenging tasks.

Robot-ready: This year, GrayMatter Robotics was named one of the 'most innovative companies in robotics and engineering' by Fast Company, which cited the company's $45-million Series B funding from the year prior, as well as the rollout of GMR-Guardian, an AI-powered system that monitors a robot’s operation to watch for precursors of future malfunctions, take automated actions to reduce the potential for failure, or shut down the robot automatically if necessary before it can inflict damage.

 

What Artera does: Artera delivers a platform-level patient communications solution that integrates across a health system’s tech stack.

AI-powered healthcare: In April, Artera announced the continued success of the company’s two AI Co-Pilot Agents, which launched in October 2024. Four months later, the two agents had been adopted by more than 100 leading healthcare organizations across the country. A press release from the company shared a quote from Vice President of Operations Micheal Young from the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic: “The Staff Co-Pilot has been an invaluable tool in strengthening our connection with our patients. It allows our staff to seamlessly translate inbound and outbound messages, freeing up more time to focus on meaningful, high-value patient interactions.”

 

What EZ Texting does: EZ Texting is a recognized leader in text message marketing for small and medium-sized businesses.

Text-driven marketing: In March 2025, EZ Texting launched “SMS Workflows,” which lets businesses use text marketing campaigns to help keep customers engaged. The results, according to EZ Text, provides marketers with 25 hours back in their weeks and 25 percent improvement in automated workflows.

 

 

What First Entertainment Credit Union does: First Entertainment Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution that supports creators of entertainment. 

Supporting the tech team: First Entertainment Credit Union makes a point to take care of the people behind the tech. The company donated $75,000 to support members and employees who were affected by Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year and the company is known for providing promotion and upskilling opportunities for employees. For example, Sam Ignacio, a cloud and network engineer, told Built In about the culture of growth and learning at the company. “First Entertainment Credit Union prioritizes internal mobility and upskilling to cultivate a culture of growth and development,” Ignacio said. “Using myself as an example, I started from a tech support representative and was able to grow into an engineer position. This culture is demonstrated by my own experience, where my manager encouraged me to take certification courses after I indicated an interest in learning more about cloud computing, which led to my promotion.” 

 

What System1 does: System1 builds desktop and mobile apps, search engines and online publications that empower consumers with information while respecting their privacy. 

Investing in AI Skills: Last year, System1 caught up with Built In to share how it makes continuous learning — especially when it comes to AI — a core part of its employee benefits program. One of the company’s Lead Product Managers said: “To stay at the forefront of AI advancements, I’ve completed numerous courses and certifications on Coursera, covering various aspects of AI and machine learning. Additionally, my active membership in DeepLearning.AI has been instrumental in keeping up with cutting-edge AI developments, technologies and applications. This continuous learning approach, made possible by System1’s support, has deepened my understanding of AI and empowered me to apply these insights in my professional role, driving innovation and efficiency in our projects.”