The short answer
Our database lists 322 startup investors in the San Diego area, including 85 angels or syndicates and 62 family offices. 99 list pre-seed and 223 list seed. (Zalarma investor database, as of 2026-11-01.)
What stages they back
Of the 238 records in San Diego that list a stage, here is how many invest at each one (investors often list several).
Investors by stage
Who they are
The mix of investor types tells you where your first checks are most likely to come from.
Investors by type
Sectors they focus on
Sector focus as listed on each record. Generalists who list many sectors are counted in each.
Investors by sector focus
Typical check sizes
Based on the 230 records that list a check size (we use the low end of a stated range).
Investors by typical check size
Firms with the most investors listed in San Diego
Firms ranked by how many of their San Diego-area investors appear in our database with a stage listed.
| Firm | Main stages | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Interlock Capital | Seed, Series A, Series B+ | 10 |
| Qualcomm Ventures | Seed, Series A, Series B+ | under 10 |
| Anzu Partners | Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| Greatscale Ventures | Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| Boxer Capital Management | Seed, Series A, Series B+ | under 10 |
| GoingVC Partners | Seed | under 10 |
| Harpoon Ventures | Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| Social Leverage | Pre-seed, Seed | under 10 |
| Plug & Play Ventures | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| Ganas Ventures | Pre-seed, Seed | under 10 |
| Applied Materials | Pre-seed, Seed | under 10 |
| FusionX Ventures | Seed, Series A | under 10 |
How to raise in San Diego
- Map the local ecosystem first: accelerators, university venture programs, angel groups and the founders who raised here in the last two years.
- Ask every local founder you meet one question: which investor was most helpful, and would they introduce you?
- Pair local checks with a few out-of-town funds that back your sector; a local lead makes national investors more comfortable.
- Read the pre-seed without a network playbook.
About this data
Counts are records in the Zalarma investor database, as of 2026-11-01: angels, venture firms and their partners, micro-VCs, family offices, corporate VCs and accelerators that list startup investing. One investor can appear in several stage or sector rows. Stage, sector and check size come from what each record lists, so not every record has every field. Counts under 10 are not shown. Firm names are listed; we do not publish personal contact details on this site. Read how we build and check the data.
Frequently asked questions
How many startup investors are in San Diego?
The Zalarma investor database lists 322 startup investors in the San Diego area as of 2026-11-01.
Are there angel investors in San Diego?
Yes. 85 records in the San Diego area are angels or angel syndicates.
How do I get introduced?
Start with the investors who fit your stage and sector, then find a warm path through founders they backed, local angel groups and accelerators. Zalarma can build a matched shortlist for you.