While business relocations garner the most media attention, much of Oakland’s tech sector is homegrown, with nearly 500 companies employing 7000 people.
The City’s creativity and cross-sector innovation coupled with affordable workspaces are fertile ground for startups. An important component of Oakland’s tech economy is the local accelerators that provide tech companies with support around financing, business design and growth strategies among other things. These mission-driven accelerators reflect Oakland’s diverse economy and bring cutting-edge approaches to supporting local businesses and growing their industries.
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