Ecosystem map · San Francisco

San Francisco startup ecosystem map

2,989 startups based in San Francisco that have raised money in rounds we track, grouped by their main sector. Together they have raised $401B; AI is the biggest sector, with 1,225 companies.

2,989startups on the map
12sectors
$401Braised between them
AImost funded sector

AI

1,225

+1,201 more

IT Services

395

+371 more

Big Data & Analytics

230

+206 more

Fintech

198

+174 more

Biotech

151

+127 more

Healthtech

146

+122 more

Internet

141

+117 more

Software

141

+117 more

Web3 & Crypto

120

+96 more

Cybersecurity

89

+65 more

Consumer Apps

78

+54 more

Edtech

75

+51 more

Segment by segment

AI

1,225 startups · $342B raised

  1. OpenAIOpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and deployment company based in San Francisco.United States$230B
  2. DatabricksDatabricks is a data and AI company that provides a unified, cloud-based platform designed for data analytics, artificial intelligUnited States$34B
  3. Thinking Machines LabThinking Machines Lab is an American artificial intelligence research and product company based in San Francisco, California.United States$9.0B
  4. CursorCursor is an American software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022 by four MIT graduates.United States$4.3B
  5. BasetenBaseten is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in AI inference infrastructure.United States$4.0B
  6. OpenAI Deployment CompanyOpenAI Deployment Company provides artificial intelligence software services.United States$4.0B
  7. AnysphereAnysphere is a company that builds Artificial Intelligence tools and assistants to help humans.United States$3.3B
  8. CognitionCognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development.United States$3.0B

IT Services

395 startups · $4.5B raised

  1. AutomatticAutomattic Inc.United States$617M
  2. MuleSoftMuleSoft provides an integration and API platform that makes it easy to connect data from any system to create connected experiences.United States$350M
  3. AppDirectAppDirect is a cloud-based software company that provides a platform for businesses to sell and manage their software subscriptions.United States$248M
  4. TradeshiftTradeshift is a cloud-based global business network and platform based in San Francisco, California.United States$204M
  5. Beats MusicBeats Music was a subscription-based music streaming service launched in January 2014 by Beats Electronics, a division of Apple Inc.United States$180M
  6. MeterMeter is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in enterprise-grade internet infrastructure as a Network-as-United States$170M
  7. Aria SystemsAria Systems is a software company based in San Francisco, specializing in billing and monetization solutions.United States$99M
  8. MarketShareMarketShare is an advanced analytics company that helps businesses grow efficiently by uncovering which actions really drive results.United States$96M

Big Data & Analytics

230 startups · $4.8B raised

  1. Sigma ComputingSigma Computing is a business intelligence solution providing live access to cloud data warehouses.United States$374M
  2. HeapHeap is a platform that provides analytics infrastructure to reduce the annoying parts of user analytics.United States$205M
  3. CleverTapCleverTap is an AI-powered customer engagement and retention platform that helps brands enhance user lifetime value by providing hUnited States$176M
  4. RescaleRescale is a cloud simulation platform that enables research scientists and engineers to build, compute, analyze, and scale simulations.United States$167M
  5. VVlocityVlocity is a cloud-based platform that provides omnichannel customer engagement solutions for energy, government, financial and heUnited States$153M
  6. AirbyteAirbyte is an open-source data integration platform that helps data teams replicate data from over 600 source applications, databaUnited States$150M
  7. RapidRapid delivers the next-generation API platform that enables developers to build, use and share APIs.United States$150M
  8. AlembicAlembic is a MarTech startup that develops digital marketing tools and provides insights to help companies' marketing teams.United States$145M

Fintech

198 startups · $15B raised

  1. SoFiSoFi is a finance company that offers a range of lending and wealth management services.United States$4.2B
  2. AffirmBuy now pay later without the fees.United States$1.7B
  3. StripeLaunch your startup quickly and cost effectively from anywhere in the world with Atlas.United States$1.0B
  4. CartaCarta, Inc.United States$880M
  5. Divvy HomesDivvy Homes is a tech-enabled real estate platform that facilitates rent-to-own home purchases.United States$765M
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  7. PointPoint Card is a financial tool that offers debit, overdraft facility, and credit card-like features.United States$427M
  8. SpotOnSpotOn is a restaurant technology and financial services company based in San Francisco, California.United States$346M

Biotech

151 startups · $8.9B raised

  1. Apogee TherapeuticsApogee Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that offers therapies for immunological and inflammatory disorders.United States$1.3B
  2. Denali TherapeuticsDenali Therapeutics is dedicated to defeating neurodegenerative diseases to deliver safe and effective medicines to patients and families.United States$547M
  3. 89Bio89bio is a biopharmaceutical company that develops clinical-stage therapies for liver and cardiometabolic diseases.United States$348M
  4. AlumisAlumis is a precision medicine company focused on the discovery, development and treatment of autoimmune disorders.United States$345M
  5. DTDice TherapeuticsDice Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that makes medicines for chronic autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.United States$345M
  6. BrainCoBrain Co.United States$292M
  7. Expedition TherapeuticsExpedition Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, founded in 2024.United States$280M
  8. Merge LabsMerge Labs provides a single API to connect software applications with multiple third-party platforms.United States$252M

Healthtech

146 startups · $4.5B raised

  1. Collective HealthCollective Health is an independent third-party administrator and integrated health benefits platform founded in 2013.United States$720M
  2. Hinge HealthHinge Health is a digital clinic for joint, and muscle care, pelvic pain, bowel, and bladder control.United States$434M
  3. Clarify Health SolutionsClarify Health Solutions is a healthcare analytics and software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015.United States$315M
  4. Omada HealthOmada Health is a digital behavioral medicine company that helps members change their mindsets to improve health and build lasting change.United States$200M
  5. DuettoMicerate is an expert in online reservation platforms and dynamic pricing for conference and event venues.United States$173M
  6. NexHealthNexHealth is a healthcare technology company founded in 2017, based in San Francisco, California.United States$129M
  7. Abby CareAbby Care is a San Francisco-based home health platform founded in 2021.United States$117M
  8. Cricket HealthCricket Health is a specialty kidney care provider of integrated nephrology and dialysis care.United States$110M

Internet

141 startups · $10B raised

  1. LyftBay Wheels is a bike share system that is consist of specially designed, sturdy and durable bikes.United States$4.4B
  2. InstacartInstacart is an online grocery platform that offers same-day delivery and pickup services for retailers and consumers.United States$2.1B
  3. WishWish is an e-commerce shopping app, putting a digital shopping mall of affordable goods directly in the pockets of consumers worldwide.United States$879M
  4. MintedMinted is a design marketplace that connects users with artists to help them create something one-of-a-kind.United States$297M
  5. TruliaTrulia is a home and neighborhood site for buyers and renters to find homes and neighborhoods across the United States.United States$255M
  6. Delivery AgentDelivery Agent is a provider of e-commerce services for major entertainment and sports properties.United States$138M
  7. MuncheryMunchery offers same-day food deliver services.United States$126M
  8. HotelTonightHotelTonight is a mobile hotel booking application that allows users to find and reserve same-day hotel rooms from their smartphones.United States$118M

Software

141 startups · $2.8B raised

  1. AppDynamicsAppDynamics develops application performance management solutions that deliver problem resolution for highly distributed applications.United States$365M
  2. MeltwaterMeltwater is a social listening platform that offers businesses insights into online reputation, industry trends, and customer behavior.United States$235M
  3. New RelicNew Relic is a digital intelligence company that delivers full-stack visibility and analytics to enterprises.United States$215M
  4. SugarCRMSugarCRM stands behind every sales leader who wants to reach their full potential.United States$159M
  5. Practice FusionPractice Fusion provides a free web-based electronic health record system and medical practice management technology to physicians.United States$158M
  6. YammerYammer is an enterprise social network that enables employees to collaborate across departments, geographies and business applications.United States$142M
  7. GoodDataGoodData is a business intelligence platform that provides SaaS, web service, and cloud data services for financial and software companies.United States$101M
  8. CentrifyCentrify secures enterprise identities against cyberthreats that target today’s hybrid IT environment.United States$94M

Web3 & Crypto

120 startups · $2.4B raised

  1. RippleRipple is a leading American technology company focused on enhancing global cross-border payments through blockchain technology.United States$596M
  2. WorldWorld connects users through a privacy-focused network with secure digital asset management.United States$188M
  3. Anchorage DigitalAnchorage Digital is a prominent financial technology and Web3 infrastructure company based in San Francisco, California.United States$100M
  4. Orange DAOOrange DAO is community venture capital.United States$80M
  5. TRM LabsTRM Labs is a blockchain intelligence company based in San Francisco, founded in 2018.United States$74M
  6. Lightning LabsLightning Labs is a private technology company focused on enhancing the Bitcoin ecosystem through the Lightning Network, a second-United States$70M
  7. 0x0x is a blockchain technology company based in San Francisco, founded in 2016 by Will Warren and Amir Bandeali.United States$70M
  8. Chia NetworkChia Network is a blockchain technology company based in South San Francisco, founded in 2017 by Bram Cohen and Ryan Singer.United States$61M

Cybersecurity

89 startups · $2.7B raised

  1. CyberCubeCyberCube provides a data-driven cyber risk analytics platform for insurance companies.United States$215M
  2. CorelightCorelight is a cybersecurity company based in San Francisco, founded in 2013.United States$209M
  3. Armis SecurityArmis is a developer of an asset intelligence platform to analyze endpoint behavior to identify risks and attacks.United States$200M
  4. ForgeRockForgeRock is a multinational software company that develops commercial open-source identity and access management products.United States$140M
  5. HackerOneHackerOne is a leading cybersecurity platform that focuses on ethical hacking, vulnerability coordination, and attack resistance management.United States$110M
  6. Material SecurityMaterial Security is an enterprise cybersecurity company that specializes in email security and protection for cloud-based workspaces.United States$100M
  7. WorkOSWorkOS is a developer platform based in San Francisco that provides modern APIs and SDKs for B2B SaaS companies.United States$100M
  8. SemgrepSemgrep is a cybersecurity company based in San Francisco, founded in 2017.United States$100M

Consumer Apps

78 startups · $1.4B raised

  1. HoneyBookHoneyBook is an American software as a service (SaaS) company based in San Francisco, California.United States$278M
  2. AllTrailsAllTrails is an award-winning outdoor platform that helps over 60 million people worldwide find their way outside.United States$228M
  3. AvenAven Holdings, Inc.United States$142M
  4. CloudTrucksCloudTrucks is a virtual trucking carrier that provides a comprehensive platform for owner-operators and small trucking carriers.United States$115M
  5. ZumperZumper is the largest privately owned rental platform in North America, based in San Francisco, California.United States$108M
  6. ngrokngrok is a developer infrastructure company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015 by Alan Shreve.United States$50M
  7. Frontline Wildfire DefenseFrontline Wildfire Defense is an American technology company focused on climate adaptation and automated wildfire protection solutions.United States$48M
  8. HipmunkHipmunk is making travel planning simple and delightful.United States$46M

Edtech

75 startups · $1.0B raised

  1. WalkMeWalkMe provides a digital adoption platform to let organizations measure, drive, and act to maximize their digital transformation.United States$258M
  2. BrightwheelBrightwheel is a software platform for preschools and childcare providers.United States$88M
  3. ReforgeReforge offers selective growth-focused programs for experienced professionals in marketing, product, data, and engineering.United States$60M
  4. KiddomKiddom is an educational technology company based in San Francisco, founded in 2015 by Abbas Manjee and Ahsan Rizvi.United States$57M
  5. BrightBytesBrightBytes is a SaaS-based data analytics platform that measures and links the use of technology to learning outcomes.United States$51M
  6. PathstreamPathstream is an education technology company based in San Francisco, founded in 2018.United States$51M
  7. Ignite ReadingIgnite Reading is an educational technology company based in San Francisco, focused on improving literacy for K–8 students.United States$37M
  8. MasterClassMasterClass is a provider of an online education platform designed to offer video based vocational courses.United States$35M

How this map is made. Every startup here is based in San Francisco and has raised money in rounds we track. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds; each sector shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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