Meet this year’s most promising technology and life sciences startups in Southern California. After a competitive selection process, Connect and its panel of judges selected 24 standout companies preparing to raise their first rounds of institutional funding.

Cool Companies is Connect’s annual capital program designed to spotlight venture ready startups and connect them with leading venture capital firms, experienced founders, and industry advisors. The program helps companies build relationships and gain visibility at a critical stage of growth.

Since 2015, companies selected for Cool Companies have collectively raised more than 1 billion dollars in Series A funding, reinforcing San Diego’s position as a leading innovation ecosystem.

Explore this year’s cohort and discover the founders shaping the future of technology and life sciences.