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Community startups in San Francisco

20 community startups in San Francisco have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 20 that have raised the most, $413M between them.

$413Mraised by these 20
20on our record in all
Contraraised the most
  1. 1ContraContra is a San Francisco-based technology company founded in 2019 that operates a commission-free freelance network designed for independent professionals, cre

    Contra is a San Francisco-based technology company founded in 2019 that operates a commission-free freelance network designed for independent professionals, cre

    Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$151Mlast round Oct 2025
  2. 2CuratedCurated is an online retail platform based in San Francisco that connects shoppers with industry experts for personalized recommendations on outdoor and recreational gear.

    Curated is an online retail platform based in San Francisco that connects shoppers with industry experts for personalized recommendations on outdoor and recreational gear.

    Founded 2006San Francisco, United States$103Mlast round Nov 2021
  3. 3CodePathCodePath is a nonprofit increasing diversity in tech by transforming CS college education.

    CodePath is a nonprofit increasing diversity in tech by transforming CS college education.

    Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$50Mlast round Apr 2026
  4. 4TwitchTwitch is the world’s leading video platform and community for gamers.

    Twitch is the world’s leading video platform and community for gamers.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$35Mlast round Sept 2013
  5. 5TownsquaredPrivate network for small businesses

    Private network for small businesses

    Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$16Mlast round Aug 2016
  6. 6FlockjayFlockjay is a sales enablement platform that supports revenue teams, including sales, customer success, and sales engineering, by providing a unified system for

    Flockjay is a sales enablement platform that supports revenue teams, including sales, customer success, and sales engineering, by providing a unified system for

    Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$14Mlast round Jan 2021
  7. 7BeautylishBeautylish is an e-commerce company and online community based in San Francisco, California, specializing in exclusive makeup, skincare, hair care, and wellness products.

    Beautylish is an e-commerce company and online community based in San Francisco, California, specializing in exclusive makeup, skincare, hair care, and wellness products.

    Founded 2010San Francisco, United States$14Mlast round Nov 2019
  8. 8StartPlayingStartPlaying, also known as Qualetta, Inc., is the largest online marketplace connecting players with professional Game Masters (GMs) for tabletop role-playing

    StartPlaying, also known as Qualetta, Inc., is the largest online marketplace connecting players with professional Game Masters (GMs) for tabletop role-playing

    Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$6.5Mlast round May 2022
  9. 9Office HoursOffice Hours, based in San Francisco, is a knowledge-sharing platform founded in 2019.

    Office Hours, based in San Francisco, is a knowledge-sharing platform founded in 2019.

    Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$5.0Mlast round Feb 2021
  10. 10SidewireSidewire was a political news analysis platform based in San Francisco, founded by Andy Bromberg and Tucker Bounds.

    Sidewire was a political news analysis platform based in San Francisco, founded by Andy Bromberg and Tucker Bounds.

    Founded 2014San Francisco, United States$4.8Mlast round Jan 2017
  11. 11The GrandThe Grand is a group coaching and leadership development company founded in 2019.

    The Grand is a group coaching and leadership development company founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$4.7Mlast round Sept 2023
  12. 12FrondFrond is a new platform for online community.

    Frond is a new platform for online community.

    Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$3.3Mlast round Feb 2023
  13. 131000memories1000memories is the new shoebox for your old photos.

    1000memories is the new shoebox for your old photos.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$2.5Mlast round Feb 2011
  14. 14MysteriousA crypto-native chat platform.

    A crypto-native chat platform.

    Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$1.5Mlast round Apr 2022
  15. 15Spill IncSpill is a confidential network for sharing life advice.

    Spill is a confidential network for sharing life advice.

    Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$1.1Mlast round Jan 2014
  16. 16HeysanHeysan was a free mobile messaging and community based in San Francisco, California.

    Heysan was a free mobile messaging and community based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2007San Francisco, United States$875Klast round Jul 2007
  17. 17BuzzableBuzzable is an all-in-one AI event engagement platform

    Buzzable is an all-in-one AI event engagement platform

    Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$450Klast round Jan 2024
  18. 18RiffRaffRiffRaff enables its users to connect with people who possess the skills or resources to help them try something new.

    RiffRaff enables its users to connect with people who possess the skills or resources to help them try something new.

    Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$135Klast round May 2014
  19. 19The KelseyThe Kelsey offers housing solutions that lead to more affordable housing and opportunities for all.

    The Kelsey offers housing solutions that lead to more affordable housing and opportunities for all.

    Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$50Klast round Jan 2022
  20. 20TalkingPointsTalkingPoints is a nonprofit education technology organization based in San Francisco.

    TalkingPoints is a nonprofit education technology organization based in San Francisco.

    Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$50Klast round Jun 2019
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