At Best Startup California we track over 300,000 Californian startups and over 1,500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 18 Local Shopping companies in California, United States. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Local Shopping Companies & Startups (California, United States)
Unibui, Inc.
Unibui helps local businesses reach and convert students as physical customers with unique QR channels.
Founder(s): Daniel Craig, Payom Niazmandi
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Communities, Lifestyle, Local Business, Local Shopping, Marketplace
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Jeench
Jeench is an e-commerce marketplace connecting local merchants with local couriers and local buyers by offering goods and services.
Founder(s): Timur Khabibullin
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Industries: Augmented Reality, Blockchain, Content Delivery Network, Cryptocurrency, Delivery Service, E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Human Resources, Local Business, Local Shopping, Marketplace, Mobile Apps, Same Day Delivery
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MyShoperoo
Digital last-mile logistics platform where optimization meets on-demand services
Founder(s): Krishna Vanka, Shaz Shaukat, Venkat Jonnadula
Location: Aliso Viejo, California, United States
Industries: B2B, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Local Shopping, Logistics, Recruiting, Same Day Delivery
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Workshop Cafe
Workshop Cafe is both a coffee shop and workplace designed with comfort, ergonomics, and amenities for work and pleasure.
Founder(s): Rich Menendez
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Coffee, Events, Local Shopping
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Dealtime.com
DealTime.com provides online comparison shopping services in Japan.
Founder(s): Christopher Muenchhoff
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Internet, Local Shopping, Shopping
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IAmLocal, Inc.
Iamlocal provides an ‘Amazon-like’ one-stop ‘shop local’ marketplace with the benefit of getting things instantly.
Founder(s): Ashesh Patel, Mannie Rabara, Sanjay Garje
Location: Oakland, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Local Shopping, Location Based Services, Marketplace, Retail Technology, Same Day Delivery
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BigZpoon Inc.
B2B SaaS venture addressing restaurants’ unsolved pain points with preference based menus, disruptive delivery model & food waste management
Founder(s): Cem Yildirim, Sanjeev Ukhalkar
Location: Fremont, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Food and Beverage, Food Delivery, Hospitality, Local Shopping, Mobile Apps, Restaurants, SaaS
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Onzie
Onzie offers traditional yoga wear that is functional, flexible and flattering. Shop a wide variety of yoga pants.
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Location: Venice, California, United States
Industries: Fashion, Local Shopping, Women’s
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MJJ Sales
MJJ Sales operates Just Umbrellas, which supplies umbrellas and related accessories in the U.S.
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Location: Yuba City, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Local, Local Business, Local Shopping
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Perfection Pet Foods
Perfection Pet Foods is an industry leader in the manufacture of extruded dry pet food, located in Visalia, CA.
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Location: Visalia, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Goods, Customer Service, Food Processing, Local Shopping, Manufacturing, Professional Services
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Fawn
A better way to discover and shop at your favorite local stores.
Founder(s): Josh Israels
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Apps, E-Commerce, Lifestyle, Local Shopping, Retail Technology
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Sierra Vista Mall
Sierra Vista Mall is a shopping center with retail stores and restaurants.
Founder(s):
Location: Clovis, California, United States
Industries: Local Shopping, Shopping, Shopping Mall
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Andy’s Local Market
Andy’s Local Market offers kitchen groceries, snacks, food and catering services.
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Location: San Rafael, California, United States
Industries: Food and Beverage, Local Shopping
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Chip Sticks
Chipsticks is a one-piece, easy to use utensil for eating sticky and greasy foods.
Founder(s):
Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Local Shopping, Social Shopping
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Adtek Guide
Adtek Guide deals with direct mail, marketing and digital advertising solutions for local shoppers.
Founder(s):
Location: Woodland Hills, California, United States
Industries: Advertising, Digital Marketing, Local Shopping
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Compumax
CompuMax is an one-man repair shop to a profitable and trusted business company with access to highly qualified technicians.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Computer, Local Shopping, Professional Services
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Withinmile
Platform providing easy to setup websites for business and residential addresses
Founder(s): Sunkyu Park, Yonho Park
Location: Oakland, California, United States
Industries: Advertising Platforms, Classifieds, Internet, Local Advertising, Local Business, Local Shopping, Location Based Services, Marketing, Online Portals, Real Estate
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Chinatown Kite Shop
Chinatown Kite Shop is a family-owned and operated business company located in San Francisco.
Founder(s):
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Business Development, Local Business, Local Shopping
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