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Scout startups in San Luis Obispo
Learn where early startup activity happens in San Luis Obispo and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- United States
- Population
- 47,339
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
Startup ecosystem standing
Where San Luis Obispo ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #440 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
4 organizations with a profile
Who's based in San Luis Obispo
Venture studios 2
Venture studio
Venture studioBuilding innovative businesses across the Americas.
Accelerators 1
AcceleratorEmpowering student entrepreneurs in San Luis Obispo.
Investors 1
InvestorInvesting in Central Coast's high-growth startups.
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Your way in
Raising in San Luis Obispo
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in San Luis Obispo
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Explore dealflowScouting in San Luis Obispo
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about San Luis Obispo
How does San Luis Obispo rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #440 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in San Luis Obispo?
Superscout has a profile for 1 investor based in San Luis Obispo: Central Coast Ventures.
Are there accelerators or incubators in San Luis Obispo?
Yes. Superscout lists 1 accelerator and 2 venture studios based there, including SLO HotHouse Accelerator and RELENTLESS Venture Studio.
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Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.
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