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 36 RFID 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 RFID Companies & Startups (California, United States)
Identiv
A global security technology company that establishes trust in the connected world, including premises, information, and everyday items.
Founder(s): Scott Austin
Location: Fremont, California, United States
Industries: Cyber Security, Developer Platform, Hardware, Identity Management, Internet of Things, Network Security, NFC, RFID, Security
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Alien Technology
Alien Technology supplies RFID technologies and products for apparel, item level tagging, transportation, life-sciences and many other apps.
Founder(s): John Stephen Smith
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Information Technology, RFID, Semiconductor, Transportation
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PINC
PINC helps companies identify, locate, and move inventory as efficiently as possible with cloud apps, IoT sensors, and autonomous drones.
Founder(s): Aleks Gollu, Michelle Kiang
Location: Union City, California, United States
Industries: Drones, Internet of Things, Logistics, RFID, Software, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
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Byte Foods
Byte Foods manufactures automatic vending machines and refrigerators.
Founder(s): Lee Mokri, Megan Mokri
Location: San Rafael, California, United States
Industries: Electronics, Manufacturing, RFID, Vending and Concessions
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DecisionPoint Systems
DecisionPoint Systems sells mobile devices, software, related bar coding equipment and radio frequency identification solutions.
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Location: Irvine, California, United States
Industries: Information Technology, Mobile, RFID, Software
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Verifone
VeriFone is a California-based company that designs, markets, and services electronic payment solutions.
Founder(s): Bill Melton
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Financial Services, Hardware, Payments, RFID
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tagMonkey
tagMonkey is an RFID platform that simplifies software deployment and usage with a suite of web, mobile, and developer tools.
Founder(s): Galen Danziger, Patrick McLain
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Internet of Things, RFID, Software
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Verayo
Based on its proprietary PUF technology, Verayo provides low-cost authentication and enables consumer engagement / back-end data analysis
Founder(s): Professor Srini Devadas
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: RFID, Security
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SOMARK Innovations
SOMARK Innovations develops chipless radio frequency identification tattoos for animal and non-animal applications.
Founder(s): Mark C. Pydynowski, Ramos Mays
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Biotechnology, RFID
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MEPS Real-Time
MEPS Real-Time offers RFID solutions such as a medication error prevention system with enhanced visibility and inventory management.
Founder(s): Shariq Hussain
Location: Carlsbad, California, United States
Industries: Health Care, Information Technology, RFID, Software, Telecommunications
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InvoTech Systems
InvoTech Systems is a provider of software management and control systems for uniforms, linens, and laundry.
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Location: Encino, California, United States
Industries: Hospitality, Information Technology, RFID, Software
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AsReader
AsReader manufactures handheld RFID readers/writers and 1D/2D barcode scanners for iOS devices.
Founder(s):
Location: Tustin, California, United States
Industries: Hardware, Health Care, Information Technology, Logistics, Manufacturing, RFID
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Delta Microwave, Inc.
Delta Microwave is a designer and manufacturer of high-value radio frequency.
Founder(s):
Location: Oxnard, California, United States
Industries: Manufacturing, RFID
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R4 Global Solutions
R4 Global Solutions develops and provides radio-frequency identification and related technology solutions.
Founder(s): Jeff Richards
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Information Technology, RFID, Software
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AWID
AWID provides RFID products and solutions for embedded markets, security industries, and value-added solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: Morgan Hill, California, United States
Industries: Mobile, RFID, Security
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TagArray
TagArray is a RTLS system company employing low cost and high performance ultra-wideband technology to develop asset tracking systems.
Founder(s):
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Industries: Mobile, RFID, Wireless
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MSA Systems, Inc
We provide turn-key field mobility solutions, warehouse management solutions, bar coding and RFID software.
Founder(s):
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: B2B, Logistics, RFID, Small and Medium Businesses, Software, Supply Chain Management
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Vizional
Vizional develops enterprise-class and RFID-enabled software applications that improve business processes.
Founder(s):
Location: El Segundo, California, United States
Industries: Information Technology, Logistics, RFID, Software, Supply Chain Management, Technical Support
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InSync Software
InSync’s software powers the world’s leading RFID, GPS, and sensor-driven asset tracking applications.
Founder(s): Ashish Chona, Ravi Panja
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: GPS, RFID, Sensor, Software
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ORFID Corporation
ORFID Corporation is an emerging leader in the field of organic semiconductors and polymer-based RFID (radio frequency identification).
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Electronics, RFID
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Farpointe Data
Farpointe Data specializes in the design & manufacturing of RFID technology solutions including OEM systems & access control integrators.
Founder(s):
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Electronics, Manufacturing, RFID, Security
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LaserCard
LaserCard provides secure identity (ID) solutions and associated professional services to governments and commercial clients.
Founder(s):
Location: Mountain View, California, United States
Industries: Hardware, RFID, Software
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Airespace
Airespace is a networking hardware company manufacturing wireless access points and controllers.
Founder(s): Bob Friday
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Network Hardware, RFID, Wireless
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TAV Networks
TAV Networks offers IOT consulting, field engineering, network design and sensor data solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: Benicia, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Internet of Things, RFID, Sensor
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The Galecia Group
The Galecia Group primarily focuses on supporting libraries with materials handling, delivery, civic technology, optimization and RFID.
Founder(s):
Location: Petaluma, California, United States
Industries: CivicTech, Procurement, RFID
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Keyrious
Keyrious (the key to curiosity) is the new luxury.
Founder(s): Emily Baum
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Jewelry, NFC, RFID
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DigiOn24
DigiOn24 is a developing and manufacturing contactless proximity encoders for card printers and secure inventory printer cabinets.
Founder(s):
Location: Camarillo, California, United States
Industries: Asset Management, Manufacturing, Printing, RFID
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Active ID
Active ID designs and develops scalable and customized RFID infrastructure solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Computer, Internet of Things, Retail Technology, RFID, Software
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DASH7 Alliance
DASH7 Wireless Networking Alliance
Founder(s):
Location: San Ramon, California, United States
Industries: Internet of Things, Mobile, NFC, RFID, Wireless
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K&M Systems
K&M Systems offers RF engineering, software development, and staffing services.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Information Technology, Recruiting, RFID, Software, Wireless
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EM2 Associates
EM2 Associates specializes in the areas of IC and PCB manufacturing, engineering, marketing and process control.
Founder(s):
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Manufacturing, Marketing, RFID
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Alico Systems
Alico Systems provide network and communications engineering, antenna design and systems integration solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: Torrance, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, RFID, Satellite Communication
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Innercell (Twych Innovation, Inc.)
Innercell delivers critical safety alerts and valuable digital content by encoding the information directly into the products people buy.
Founder(s): Dan Jordan, Minda Wilson
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Information Services, NFC, Retail Technology, RFID
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Ether2
Distributed Queue Switch Architecture
Founder(s): Gary Bahadur, Jonathan Gael
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Internet, Mobile, RFID, Wireless
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AssetGurus
IT and Datacenter Inventory and Audit
Founder(s):
Location: Temecula, California, United States
Industries: Enterprise Software, IT Management, RFID, Software
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XtremeSignPost
XtremeSignPost uses RFID technology to integrate and share consumer experiences with personalized products.
Founder(s):
Location: Encinitas, California, United States
Industries: RFID
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