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AI startups in San Francisco

1,276 AI startups in San Francisco have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $321B between them.

$321Braised by these 50
1,276on our record in all
OpenAIraised the most
  1. 1OpenAIOpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and deployment company based in San Francisco.

    OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and deployment company based in San Francisco.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$230Blast round Oct 2026
  2. 2DatabricksDatabricks is a data and AI company that provides a unified, cloud-based platform designed for data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

    Databricks is a data and AI company that provides a unified, cloud-based platform designed for data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

    Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$34Blast round Feb 2026
  3. 3Thinking Machines LabThinking Machines Lab is an American artificial intelligence research and product company based in San Francisco, California.

    Thinking Machines Lab is an American artificial intelligence research and product company based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$9.0Blast round Nov 2026
  4. 4CursorCursor is an American software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022 by four MIT graduates.

    Cursor is an American software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022 by four MIT graduates.

    Founded 2017San Francisco, United States$4.3Blast round Apr 2026
  5. 5BasetenBaseten is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in AI inference infrastructure.

    Baseten is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in AI inference infrastructure.

    Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$4.0Blast round Oct 2026
  6. 6OpenAI Deployment CompanyOpenAI Deployment Company provides artificial intelligence software services.

    OpenAI Deployment Company provides artificial intelligence software services.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$4.0Blast round May 2026
  7. 7AnysphereAnysphere is a company that builds Artificial Intelligence tools and assistants to help humans.

    Anysphere is a company that builds Artificial Intelligence tools and assistants to help humans.

    Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$3.3Blast round Nov 2025
  8. 8CognitionCognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development.

    Cognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$3.0Blast round Sept 2026
  9. 9HarveyHarvey is a domain-specific artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022.

    Harvey is a domain-specific artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022.

    Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$2.3Blast round Sept 2026
  10. 10CruiseFounded 2013San Francisco, United States$2.0Blast round Jun 2024
  11. 11PoolsidePoolside is an AI startup founded in 2023 by Jason Warner and Eiso Kant.

    Poolside is an AI startup founded in 2023 by Jason Warner and Eiso Kant.

    Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$1.5Blast round Oct 2024
  12. 12SierraSierra is an American enterprise artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2023.

    Sierra is an American enterprise artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2023.

    Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$1.5Blast round May 2026
  13. 13MotiveMotive builds technology to improve the safety, productivity and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy.

    Motive builds technology to improve the safety, productivity and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy.

    Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$1.4Blast round Sept 2026
  14. 14Falfal.ai is a developer-first generative media platform and cloud infrastructure provider based in San Francisco, California.

    fal.ai is a developer-first generative media platform and cloud infrastructure provider based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$1.4Blast round Nov 2026
  15. 15MirendilMirendil is an AI research lab that creates self-accelerating systems that convert computing power into scientific advancements.

    Mirendil is an AI research lab that creates self-accelerating systems that convert computing power into scientific advancements.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$1.4Blast round Nov 2026
  16. 16PerplexityPerplexity AI, Inc.

    Perplexity AI, Inc.

    Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$1.3Blast round Aug 2026
  17. 17GrammarlyGrammarly is a leading AI writing assistance company founded in 2009 in Kyiv, Ukraine, by Alex Shevchenko, Max Lytvyn, and Dmytro Lider.

    Grammarly is a leading AI writing assistance company founded in 2009 in Kyiv, Ukraine, by Alex Shevchenko, Max Lytvyn, and Dmytro Lider.

    Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$1.2Blast round May 2025
  18. 18MercorMercor is an AI data company founded in January 2023, specializing in connecting domain experts with AI labs and enterprises.

    Mercor is an AI data company founded in January 2023, specializing in connecting domain experts with AI labs and enterprises.

    Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$1.2Blast round Nov 2026
  19. 19Angle HealthAngle Health is a modern health insurance platform founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, CA.

    Angle Health is a modern health insurance platform founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, CA.

    Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$1.2Blast round Sept 2026
  20. 20Flapping AirplanesFlapping Airplanes is an AI research lab dedicated to developing data-efficient training methods for artificial intelligence.

    Flapping Airplanes is an AI research lab dedicated to developing data-efficient training methods for artificial intelligence.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$1.2Blast round Oct 2026
  21. 21Together AITogether AI is a cloud-based platform designed for constructing open-source generative AI and infrastructure for developing AI models.

    Together AI is a cloud-based platform designed for constructing open-source generative AI and infrastructure for developing AI models.

    Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$1.1Blast round Jul 2026
  22. 22Bedrock RoboticsBedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.

    Bedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2024San Francisco, United States$870Mlast round Oct 2026
  23. 23QuinceQuince is an online luxury essentials brand based in San Francisco.

    Quince is an online luxury essentials brand based in San Francisco.

    Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$700Mlast round Mar 2026
  24. 24ArmadaArmada is a pioneering company that offers a full-stack edge computing platform designed for remote and bandwidth-constrained industrial environments.

    Armada is a pioneering company that offers a full-stack edge computing platform designed for remote and bandwidth-constrained industrial environments.

    Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$591Mlast round Sept 2026
  25. 25Applied ComputeApplied Compute is an artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, founded in 2025 by former OpenAI researchers Yash Patil, Rhythm Garg, and Linden Li.

    Applied Compute is an artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, founded in 2025 by former OpenAI researchers Yash Patil, Rhythm Garg, and Linden Li.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$580Mlast round Nov 2026
  26. 26Chai DiscoveryChai Discovery is an artificial intelligence biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in March 2024.

    Chai Discovery is an artificial intelligence biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in March 2024.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$530Mlast round Jul 2026
  27. 27FundamentalFundamental is an AI company focused on developing foundation models tailored for tabular data and enterprise decision-making.

    Fundamental is an AI company focused on developing foundation models tailored for tabular data and enterprise decision-making.

    Founded 2024San Francisco, United States$480Mlast round Jul 2026
  28. 28HiggsfieldHiggsfield is a video AI firm committed to democratizing social media content creation for everyone.

    Higgsfield is a video AI firm committed to democratizing social media content creation for everyone.

    Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$480Mlast round Oct 2026
  29. 29Unconventional AIUnconventional AI rethinks computer foundations to optimize energy efficiency for AI.

    Unconventional AI rethinks computer foundations to optimize energy efficiency for AI.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$475Mlast round Dec 2025
  30. 30DecartDecart AI Lab is an innovative artificial intelligence research laboratory and technology company founded in 2023, headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with opera

    Decart AI Lab is an innovative artificial intelligence research laboratory and technology company founded in 2023, headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with opera

    Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$432Mlast round May 2026
  31. 31LangChainLangChain is an artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, founded in 2022 by Harrison Chase and Ankush Gola.

    LangChain is an artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, founded in 2022 by Harrison Chase and Ankush Gola.

    Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$425Mlast round Nov 2026
  32. 32Mariana MineralsMariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company founded in 2023-2024, with headquarters in San Francisco, California, and major ope

    Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company founded in 2023-2024, with headquarters in San Francisco, California, and major ope

    Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$384Mlast round Aug 2026
  33. 33Gimlet LabsGimlet Labs is an applied AI research and product company located in San Francisco.

    Gimlet Labs is an applied AI research and product company located in San Francisco.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$380Mlast round Sept 2026
  34. 34IterableIterable is an AI-powered customer communication platform that helps brands create personalized and dynamic cross-channel marketing experiences.

    Iterable is an AI-powered customer communication platform that helps brands create personalized and dynamic cross-channel marketing experiences.

    Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$357Mlast round Jun 2021
  35. 35Snorkel AISnorkel AI, Inc.

    Snorkel AI, Inc.

    Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$350Mlast round Sept 2026
  36. 36VercelVercel Inc.

    Vercel Inc.

    Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$300Mlast round Sept 2025
  37. 37Upwind SecurityUpwind Security is a cloud security company founded in October 2022 and based in San Francisco, California, with research and development in Tel Aviv, Israel, a

    Upwind Security is a cloud security company founded in October 2022 and based in San Francisco, California, with research and development in Tel Aviv, Israel, a

    Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$300Mlast round Sept 2026
  38. 38EvenUpEvenUp is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in vertical AI solutions for the personal injury legal sector.

    EvenUp is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in vertical AI solutions for the personal injury legal sector.

    Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$285Mlast round Oct 2025
  39. 39DeepgramDeepgram is a foundational AI company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in real-time voice AI technology.

    Deepgram is a foundational AI company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in real-time voice AI technology.

    Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$275Mlast round Aug 2026
  40. 40ServalServal is an AI-native IT Service Management (ITSM) platform founded in early 2024 and based in San Francisco, California.

    Serval is an AI-native IT Service Management (ITSM) platform founded in early 2024 and based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$272Mlast round Oct 2026
  41. 41RibbonRibbon is a one-page checkout solution enabling merchants accept payments online and make an intuitive checkout experience for customers.

    Ribbon is a one-page checkout solution enabling merchants accept payments online and make an intuitive checkout experience for customers.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$271Mlast round Mar 2025
  42. 42MaintainXMaintainX is a provider of a work order and procedure digitization platform for industrial and frontline teams.

    MaintainX is a provider of a work order and procedure digitization platform for industrial and frontline teams.

    Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$254Mlast round Jul 2025
  43. 43HightouchHightouch is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in an Agentic Marketing Platform and is recognized as a leading Composable Customer Data Platform (CDP).

    Hightouch is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in an Agentic Marketing Platform and is recognized as a leading Composable Customer Data Platform (CDP).

    Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$250Mlast round Apr 2026
  44. 440G0G is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in decentralized AI solutions.

    0G is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in decentralized AI solutions.

    Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$250Mlast round Nov 2024
  45. 45DecagonDecagon is an enterprise artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, specializing in a conversational AI platform.

    Decagon is an enterprise artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, specializing in a conversational AI platform.

    Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$250Mlast round Jan 2026
  46. 46LMArenaLMArena is a web-based platform that evaluates large language models (LLMs) through anonymous, crowd-sourced pairwise comparisons.

    LMArena is a web-based platform that evaluates large language models (LLMs) through anonymous, crowd-sourced pairwise comparisons.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$250Mlast round Jan 2026
  47. 47Assort HealthAssort Health is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2023 by Jeffery Liu and Jonathan Wang.

    Assort Health is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2023 by Jeffery Liu and Jonathan Wang.

    Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$246Mlast round Jun 2026
  48. 48FLYRFLYR is a technology company that uses AI to help airlines and hospitality businesses.

    FLYR is a technology company that uses AI to help airlines and hospitality businesses.

    Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$244Mlast round Aug 2024
  49. 49Ambience HealthcareAmbience Healthcare is an enterprise artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020 by Mike Ng and Nikhil Buduma.

    Ambience Healthcare is an enterprise artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020 by Mike Ng and Nikhil Buduma.

    Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$243Mlast round Jul 2025
  50. 50TownTown is an applied AI company based in San Francisco that focuses on creating tools to simplify software creation and usage for everyday work.

    Town is an applied AI company based in San Francisco that focuses on creating tools to simplify software creation and usage for everyday work.

    Founded 2024San Francisco, United States$241Mlast round Oct 2026
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