# Pepperdine Picks Most Fundable Startups

> Pepperdine University's business school selects two Malibu startups as top fundable companies for 2026.
- Title: Pepperdine Picks Most Fundable Startups | Shortify
- Summary: Pepperdine University's business school selects two Malibu startups as top fundable companies for 2026. Pepperdine's Graziadio Business School named Cerebrum…
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- Source: Los Angeles Business Journal — https://labusinessjournal.com/commentary/labj-insider-pepperdine-picks-its-most-fundable
- Author: Zane Hill
- Published: 2026-10-12T16:44:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pepperdine, graziadio business school, cerebrum sensor technologies, the crease beast, most fundable companies, malibu, startups, 2026, business, local
## Pepperdine's Most Fundable Startups
Pepperdine University's Graziadio Business School selected two startups from its backyard as top fundable companies for 2026.

> demonstrated the strength of their business models, leadership teams and potential traction for long-term growth
## Cerebrum Sensor Technologies
Cerebrum Sensor Technologies designs tire sensor hardware and software that detect and transmit advanced data on tires and wheels.
## The Crease Beast
The Crease Beast produces affordable memory foam inserts for shoes to reduce toe creasing, used in designer sneakers and dress shoes.
## Key takeaway

Pepperdine's Graziadio Business School named Cerebrum Sensor Technologies and The Crease Beast as its most fundable startups for 2026.