# Top 13 Engineering Startups in San Francisco by Funding (2026)

> The 13 best-funded engineering startups in San Francisco, ranked by total funding raised: $4.7B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/engineering-startups-san-francisco (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Cognition** Cognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cognition) Cognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$3.0B** last round Sept 2026
- 2 [**Poolside** Poolside is an AI startup founded in 2023 by Jason Warner and Eiso Kant.](https://millionrounds.com/company/poolside) Poolside is an AI startup founded in 2023 by Jason Warner and Eiso Kant. *Founded* 2023 San Francisco, United States **$1.5B** last round Oct 2024
- 3 [**Renewable Properties** Developing and investing in small-scale utility and commercial solar energy projects throughout the United States.](https://millionrounds.com/company/renewable-properties) Developing and investing in small-scale utility and commercial solar energy projects throughout the United States. *Founded* 2017 San Francisco, United States **$53M** last round Jan 2026
- 4 [**Ergeon** Ergeon is a technology-driven construction company founded in 2018, specializing in outdoor home improvement.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ergeon) Ergeon is a technology-driven construction company founded in 2018, specializing in outdoor home improvement. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$40M** last round Jun 2022
- 5 [**Terragrit LLC** Terragrit is a collaborative, no-code simulation platform to easily create “VMs” of a physical space designed for virtual pilots.](https://millionrounds.com/company/terragrit-llc) Terragrit is a collaborative, no-code simulation platform to easily create “VMs” of a physical space designed for virtual pilots. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$40M** last round Sept 2026
- 6 [**Canvas** Canvas is best known for developing the world's first drywall finishing robot, which combines robotic precision with the skills and expertise of trained tradespeople.](https://millionrounds.com/company/canvas) Canvas is best known for developing the world's first drywall finishing robot, which combines robotic precision with the skills and expertise of trained tradespeople. *Founded* 2017 San Francisco, United States **$35M** last round Feb 2024
- 7 [**Plum District** Plum District was an e-commerce and daily-deals platform focused on mothers, providing local and national promotions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/plum-district) Plum District was an e-commerce and daily-deals platform focused on mothers, providing local and national promotions. *Founded* 2010 San Francisco, United States **$31M** last round Dec 2011
- 8 [**Aikido Technologies** Aikido Technologies is a San Francisco-based startup founded in 2022 that specializes in developing self-erecting floating offshore wind platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aikido-technologies) Aikido Technologies is a San Francisco-based startup founded in 2022 that specializes in developing self-erecting floating offshore wind platforms. *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, United States **$5.7M** last round Oct 2026
- 9 [**Navier** Navier is an innovative maritime technology company based in Alameda, California, focused on designing and manufacturing advanced zero-emission electric hydrofo](https://millionrounds.com/company/navier) Navier is an innovative maritime technology company based in Alameda, California, focused on designing and manufacturing advanced zero-emission electric hydrofo *Founded* 2020 San Francisco, United States **$5.7M** last round Dec 2025
- 10 [**MecAgent** MecAgent is a private startup based in San Francisco, founded in 2025.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mecagent) MecAgent is a private startup based in San Francisco, founded in 2025. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$3.0M** last round May 2025
- 11 [**PHNX Materials** PHNX Materials is a manufacturing and technology company based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/phnx-materials) PHNX Materials is a manufacturing and technology company based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$2.5M** last round Apr 2025
- 12 [**Remind** Remind is a communication platform that helps every student succeed.](https://millionrounds.com/company/remind) Remind is a communication platform that helps every student succeed. *Founded* 2011 San Francisco, United States **$1.3M** last round May 2025
- 13 [**Camfer** Camfer is a software development company founded in 2024 and based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/camfer) Camfer is a software development company founded in 2024 and based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$500K** last round Sept 2024

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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