Fueled by proximity to Hollywood, strong transit connections, and a vibe that blends creative energy with technical innovation, Culver City is now an essential node in LA’s Silicon Beach. Notable tech companies have dramatically expanded their footprint in Culver City over the past few years. This momentum doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon.
Notable Companies In Culver City
In 2021, Apple announced a massive new campus near the Metro E Line. It would be a pair of mid-rise buildings, connected by a shared wall, totaling over 550,000 square feet. It will house teams from Apple TV+ and other operations. Slated for completion around 2026, the campus will support up to 2,400 employees and double Apple’s LA footprint. The company already leases a sizable space nearby at 8777 Washington Boulevard. Its growth plans will expand the local workforce to over 3,000.
Amazon MGM Studios Amazon is also going big. Since acquiring MGM (and its library of movies), the company has taken over 600,000 square feet of space at Culver Studios and the adjacent Culver Steps development. This solidifies its place as one of the city’s largest content employers and producers. And, the company is still growing.
Sony Pictures Studios A longtime Culver City resident, Sony Pictures continues to anchor the local media-tech scene. With hybrid and in-person roles across entertainment production, digital marketing, and franchise management, Sony remains both a legacy and future-forward player.
TikTok, Technicolor, and Beats Electronics Other major names have followed suit. TikTok maintains a key office here. Technicolor and Beats Electronics (a subsidiary of Apple) have both reinforced the city’s appeal to digital-first firms.
Startups and Scaleups Are Thriving
While the tech giants grab headlines, Culver City’s startup ecosystem has quietly become one of the most vibrant in California. As of mid-2025, the city is home to at least 77 startups, and venture funding for the broader Los Angeles area averages over $3.1 billion per quarter. Startups are thriving across industries:
Recent Standouts:
- Nominal relocated from Austin, Texas in 2024. This came after a successful $20M Series A. They develop an engineering observability platform. The goal is to improve testing, reliability, and performance monitoring for hardware systems. They have a variety of onsite roles currently available.
- Galvanick has built a niche in protecting critical infrastructure. Their cybersecurity for industrial systems focuses on having no unknowns. They are currently hiring for onsite roles.
- Dreamscape Learn (founded 2023) combines edtech with immersive VR experiences for the classroom. They currently offer hybrid roles for visual effects artists.
- Pragma‘s gaming infrastructure successfully raised $12.75M in early 2025. Their careers page is a little light right now. However, they are growing and interested in hearing from excited candidates.
- TORL BioTherapeutics is a biotechnology company. They’re focused on new antibody-based therapies. While they’re based in Culver City, it doesn’t seem like they’re hiring for roles right now.
Established Startups Still Going Strong:
- Jam City, a top mobile gaming company, continues to expand with new titles and IP. Their Headquarters are in Culver City and they’re looking to fill roles in California.
- MeUndies has revolutionized DTC apparel with its quirky brand voice and subscription-first model.
- Everyset supports TV/film production organization. They have a few roles that are open.
The startup scene here isn’t just broad, it’s remarkably interconnected. Many new ventures leverage Culver City’s proximity to major studios, creative agencies, and entertainment firms to fuse content, data, and design in novel ways.
Hybrid and Onsite Roles: What the Talent Market Looks Like
With so many companies calling Culver City home, the job market here has exploded in tech and creative-adjacent sectors. Hybrid work is the dominant model, though many roles still require a regular onsite presence. Of course, there are also remote roles as well.
Sony, for instance, has listed hybrid roles in franchise development and digital strategy. Apple’s new campus is being designed with both hybrid and transit-accessible workforces in mind, offering extensive bike storage, proximity to the Metro, and shuttle options.
Meanwhile, early-stage startups are hiring for roles that often span departments. They offer chances to wear multiple hats and grow quickly alongside the company.
The Neighborhood Is Changing — Fast
To support all this growth, the city’s landscape is transforming. The area around Venice, National, and Washington Boulevards has seen a flurry of redevelopment, including new office complexes, hotels, and residential buildings. The Culver Steps and Ivy Station are already acting as mixed-use hubs, drawing new residents as well as workers.
Culver City’s location remains one of its top assets. It’s centrally situated with access to the Metro, major freeways, and LAX, making it attractive for both commuters and companies looking for reach across LA’s sprawling footprint.
Why Culver City? A Creative and Technical Fusion
What sets Culver City apart isn’t just the real estate or the proximity to Hollywood. It’s the rare fusion of creativity and technical rigor.
Here, a fintech startup can partner with a YouTuber, or a gaming company can test an interactive narrative with actual screenwriters. Talent from USC, UCLA, Otis, and ArtCenter is close by. Investors are circling, too. With so much cross-industry overlap, new ideas don’t just get built. They get produced, polished, and pushed into culture.
The Bottom Line: Culver City’s Ascent Isn’t Slowing
From Apple to Albert, from edtech to eCommerce, Culver City has become a magnet for tech and media companies that want to create what’s next. It’s a city where ambition meets infrastructure, and where startups and giants coexist in the same creative corridors.
For job seekers, investors, and founders alike, Culver City is no longer a quiet cousin to Silicon Valley. It’s a powerhouse in its own right — and the boom is just getting started. If you’re interested in seeing a property in Culver City, reach out to me and my team. Scroll down to schedule an appointment.