What they do:
An AI agent for scientific research
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HQ: San Francisco, CA, United States
YC S24Early stage
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This list has 551 startups and was last updated on Oct 15, 2026. 112 of them are hiring right now. Biggest hubs: San Francisco (419), Los Angeles (22), and San Diego (20). Largest teams: Gusto, Truepill, and Clipboard. Latest round: Renue Life Sciences raised $250K (Oct 14, 2026).
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What they do:
The full-stack AI CRO for drug discovery.
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HQ: San Francisco, CA, United States
YC F26Early stage
DrChrono
Acquired
What they do:
The essential platform for modern medical practices and patients.
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HQ: San Francisco, CA, United States
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HQ: Emeryville, CA, United States
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$134M · Options · Jan 2026
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HQ: South San Francisco, CA, United States
Incorporated: 2021
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$125M · Equity · Jun 2026
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HQ: South San Francisco, CA, United States
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$115M · Equity · Jun 2026
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HQ: Campbell, CA, United States
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$100M · Debt · Mar 2026
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HQ: Foster City, CA, United States
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$75.9M · Equity · Jun 2026
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HQ: South San Francisco, CA, United States
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$75M · Equity · Jun 2026
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HQ: Foster City, CA, United States
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$68.5M · Equity · Jan 2026
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HQ: Palo Alto, CA, United States
Incorporated: 2024
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$62M · Equity · Mar 2026
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HQ: South San Francisco, CA, United States
Incorporated: 2022
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$40.7M · Equity · Apr 2026
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HQ: Pleasanton, CA, United States
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$40.1M · Equity · Apr 2026
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HQ: Menlo Park, CA, United States
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$40M · Equity · Mar 2026
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HQ: Sacramento, CA, United States
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$39.2M · Equity · Jun 2026
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HQ: San Francisco, CA, United States
Incorporated: 2024
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$31.1M · Equity · Jun 2026
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HQ: Mountain View, CA, United States
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$30.7M · Equity · Apr 2026
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HQ: San Carlos, CA, United States
Incorporated: 2024
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$30.7M · Equity · Mar 2026
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HQ: San Diego, CA, United States
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$27.8M · Equity · Apr 2026
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HQ: South San Francisco, CA, United States
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$27.1M · Equity · Apr 2026
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HQ: San Diego, CA, United States
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$26M · Options · Jan 2026
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HQ: Encinitas, CA, United States
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$25.7M · Equity · Apr 2026
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HQ: San Carlos, CA, United States
Incorporated: 2023
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$21.1M · Equity · Jan 2026
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HQ: San Diego, CA, United States
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$19.5M · Equity · Jun 2026
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HQ: Carlsbad, CA, United States
Incorporated: 2023
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$19.1M · Equity · Jun 2026
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HQ: Solana Beach, CA, United States
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$17.9M · Equity · Feb 2026
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HQ: San Francisco, CA, United States
Incorporated: 2025
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$16.2M · Equity · Oct 2026
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HQ: Novato, CA, United States
Incorporated: 2022
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$15.2M · Equity · May 2026
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HQ: San Francisco, CA, United States
Incorporated: 2025
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$15M · Equity · Jun 2026
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HQ: San Francisco, CA, United States
Incorporated: 2023
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$14.8M · Equity · Apr 2026
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HQ: Culver City, CA, United States
Incorporated: 2022
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$14.2M · Equity · Jan 2026
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HQ: Palo Alto, CA, United States
Incorporated: 2025
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$13.5M · Equity + debt · Apr 2026
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HQ: San Francisco, CA, United States
Incorporated: 2024
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$13.2M · Equity · Mar 2026
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HQ: Irvine, CA, United States
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$12M · SAFE · Jun 2026
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HQ: San Mateo, CA, United States
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$11.9M · Equity · Jan 2026
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HQ: Irvine, CA, United States
Incorporated: 2023
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$11.5M · Equity · May 2026