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Internet startups in San Francisco

192 internet startups in San Francisco have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $20B between them.

$20Braised by these 50
192on our record in all
DoorDashraised the most
  1. 1DoorDashDoorDash is a food delivery platform that connects customers with local and national businesses.

    DoorDash is a food delivery platform that connects customers with local and national businesses.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$4.7Blast round May 2025
  2. 2LyftBay Wheels is a bike share system that is consist of specially designed, sturdy and durable bikes.

    Bay Wheels is a bike share system that is consist of specially designed, sturdy and durable bikes.

    Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$4.4Blast round Sept 2025
  3. 3InstacartInstacart is an online grocery platform that offers same-day delivery and pickup services for retailers and consumers.

    Instacart is an online grocery platform that offers same-day delivery and pickup services for retailers and consumers.

    Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$2.1Blast round Nov 2021
  4. 4GrammarlyGrammarly 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
  5. 5WishWish is an e-commerce shopping app, putting a digital shopping mall of affordable goods directly in the pockets of consumers worldwide.

    Wish is an e-commerce shopping app, putting a digital shopping mall of affordable goods directly in the pockets of consumers worldwide.

    Founded 2010San Francisco, United States$879Mlast round Aug 2019
  6. 6MetromileMetromile is a car insurance company using data science and machine learning to offer drivers new and fairer insurance.

    Metromile is a car insurance company using data science and machine learning to offer drivers new and fairer insurance.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$466Mlast round Feb 2021
  7. 7GetaroundGetaround is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace that enables car owners to rent out their cars.

    Getaround is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace that enables car owners to rent out their cars.

    Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$408Mlast round Jan 2024
  8. 8SpotOnSpotOn is a restaurant technology and financial services company based in San Francisco, California.

    SpotOn is a restaurant technology and financial services company based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2017San Francisco, United States$346Mlast round May 2022
  9. 9The RealRealThe RealReal is an online marketplace for authenticated and consigned luxury goods.

    The RealReal is an online marketplace for authenticated and consigned luxury goods.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$318Mlast round Mar 2019
  10. 10VercelVercel Inc.

    Vercel Inc.

    Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$300Mlast round Sept 2025
  11. 11MintedMinted is a design marketplace that connects users with artists to help them create something one-of-a-kind.

    Minted is a design marketplace that connects users with artists to help them create something one-of-a-kind.

    Founded 2007San Francisco, United States$297Mlast round Dec 2018
  12. 12DeepgramDeepgram 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
  13. 13CaffeineCaffeine was a social broadcasting platform founded in 2016 by Ben Keighran and Sam Roberts, based in San Francisco, California.

    Caffeine was a social broadcasting platform founded in 2016 by Ben Keighran and Sam Roberts, based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$259Mlast round Jul 2020
  14. 14TruliaTrulia is a home and neighborhood site for buyers and renters to find homes and neighborhoods across the United States.

    Trulia is a home and neighborhood site for buyers and renters to find homes and neighborhoods across the United States.

    Founded 2004San Francisco, United States$255Mlast round Dec 2013
  15. 15FaireFaire is a prominent B2B wholesale marketplace that connects independent retailers with small and medium-sized makers, brands, and artisans.

    Faire is a prominent B2B wholesale marketplace that connects independent retailers with small and medium-sized makers, brands, and artisans.

    Founded 2017San Francisco, United States$250Mlast round Nov 2025
  16. 16MemeboxMBX is a multi-brand Korean beauty and personal care company that is venture-backed and has raised over $200M in funding from prominent investors, including For

    MBX is a multi-brand Korean beauty and personal care company that is venture-backed and has raised over $200M in funding from prominent investors, including For

    Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$248Mlast round Mar 2026
  17. 17AllTrailsAllTrails is an award-winning outdoor platform that helps over 60 million people worldwide find their way outside.

    AllTrails is an award-winning outdoor platform that helps over 60 million people worldwide find their way outside.

    Founded 2010San Francisco, United States$228Mlast round Nov 2021
  18. 18Grove CollaborativeGrove creates and curates high-performing, planet-first home, and personal care products.

    Grove creates and curates high-performing, planet-first home, and personal care products.

    Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$227Mlast round Sept 2024
  19. 19GrubMarketGrubMarket is an AI-powered B2B eCommerce business operating in the American food supply chain industry.

    GrubMarket is an AI-powered B2B eCommerce business operating in the American food supply chain industry.

    Founded 2014San Francisco, United States$177Mlast round Feb 2026
  20. 20PayJoyPayJoy provides credit to customers in emerging markets.

    PayJoy provides credit to customers in emerging markets.

    Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$169Mlast round Dec 2025
  21. 21SentrySentry is a developer-first software company that specializes in open-source error tracking and application monitoring.

    Sentry is a developer-first software company that specializes in open-source error tracking and application monitoring.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$155Mlast round Apr 2024
  22. 22CalmCalm, officially known as Calm.com, Inc., is a prominent American software company based in San Francisco, California.

    Calm, officially known as Calm.com, Inc., is a prominent American software company based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$143Mlast round Jul 2019
  23. 23Delivery AgentDelivery Agent is a provider of e-commerce services for major entertainment and sports properties.

    Delivery Agent is a provider of e-commerce services for major entertainment and sports properties.

    Founded 2001San Francisco, United States$138Mlast round Aug 2014
  24. 24MuncheryMunchery offers same-day food deliver services.

    Munchery offers same-day food deliver services.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$126Mlast round Mar 2017
  25. 25Madison ReedMadison Reed is a beauty company that offers hair coloring products online.

    Madison Reed is a beauty company that offers hair coloring products online.

    Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$121Mlast round Mar 2026
  26. 26HotelTonightHotelTonight is a mobile hotel booking application that allows users to find and reserve same-day hotel rooms from their smartphones.

    HotelTonight is a mobile hotel booking application that allows users to find and reserve same-day hotel rooms from their smartphones.

    Founded 2010San Francisco, United States$118Mlast round Mar 2017
  27. 27MediumMedium is a social publishing network that connects ideas and perspectives on topics that matter.

    Medium is a social publishing network that connects ideas and perspectives on topics that matter.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$113Mlast round Nov 2021
  28. 28ZumperZumper is the largest privately owned rental platform in North America, based in San Francisco, California.

    Zumper is the largest privately owned rental platform in North America, based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$108Mlast round Jan 2022
  29. 29ScribdGet to the source.

    Get to the source.

    Founded 2007San Francisco, United States$106Mlast round Nov 2019
  30. 30Parallel Web SystemsParallel Web Systems is an AI infrastructure company focused on enhancing how AI agents interact with the web.

    Parallel Web Systems is an AI infrastructure company focused on enhancing how AI agents interact with the web.

    Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$100Mlast round Apr 2026
  31. 31Apartment ListApartment List is a smart, simple and seamless renting platform that’s dedicated to making the process fair and transparent for all.

    Apartment List is a smart, simple and seamless renting platform that’s dedicated to making the process fair and transparent for all.

    Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$89Mlast round Nov 2016
  32. 32Change.orgChange.org is a global digital platform that empowers individuals to create social change through online petitions and advocacy campaigns.

    Change.org is a global digital platform that empowers individuals to create social change through online petitions and advocacy campaigns.

    Founded 2007San Francisco, United States$87Mlast round May 2017
  33. 33BrightRollBrightRoll builds software that automates and improves digital video advertising globally.

    BrightRoll builds software that automates and improves digital video advertising globally.

    Founded 2006San Francisco, United States$86Mlast round Jun 2014
  34. 34RichRelevanceRichRelevance is the world’s leading personalization provider.

    RichRelevance is the world’s leading personalization provider.

    Founded 2006San Francisco, United States$82Mlast round Nov 2013
  35. 35CameoCAMEO assists SMEs in securing financial assistance, loans, credit, business technical assistance, and business management training.

    CAMEO assists SMEs in securing financial assistance, loans, credit, business technical assistance, and business management training.

    Founded 1994San Francisco, United States$75Mlast round Mar 2024
  36. 36DescriptDescript is an AI-powered video and audio editing platform founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California.

    Descript is an AI-powered video and audio editing platform founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2017San Francisco, United States$70Mlast round Oct 2022
  37. 37PulsPuls is a venture-funded startup that powers a network of service providers in delivering home services.

    Puls is a venture-funded startup that powers a network of service providers in delivering home services.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$65Mlast round Nov 2021
  38. 38The AthleticThe Athletic Community is a Portland-based brand specializing in athletic apparel and accessories.

    The Athletic Community is a Portland-based brand specializing in athletic apparel and accessories.

    Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$62Mlast round Oct 2018
  39. 39RidecellRidecell is a fleet intelligence and orchestration platform based in San Francisco, founded in 2009.

    Ridecell is a fleet intelligence and orchestration platform based in San Francisco, founded in 2009.

    Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$57Mlast round Nov 2018
  40. 40hi5Hi5 is a social networking site that allows its users to create, upload, and share content with other members.

    Hi5 is a social networking site that allows its users to create, upload, and share content with other members.

    Founded 2003San Francisco, United States$52Mlast round Jul 2010
  41. 41Justin.TVJustin.TV is an online community for users to freely create share and broadcast live videos.

    Justin.TV is an online community for users to freely create share and broadcast live videos.

    Founded 2006San Francisco, United States$52Mlast round Sept 2013
  42. 42MetacafeMetacafe is a website providing short-form video entertainment in movies, video games, sports, music and TV.

    Metacafe is a website providing short-form video entertainment in movies, video games, sports, music and TV.

    Founded 2003San Francisco, United States$50Mlast round Jun 2010
  43. 43ItalicItalic is a luxury company that sources, designs, and develops high-quality goods without branding.

    Italic is a luxury company that sources, designs, and develops high-quality goods without branding.

    Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$50Mlast round Apr 2021
  44. 44SkyroamKeeping people and things connected with fast, secure, cost-effective mobile Internet service around the globe.

    Keeping people and things connected with fast, secure, cost-effective mobile Internet service around the globe.

    Founded 2008San Francisco, United States$45Mlast round Sept 2019
  45. 45CastBoxCastbox is a global spoken audio platform founded in 2016 and based in Hong Kong, with additional offices in San Francisco and Beijing.

    Castbox is a global spoken audio platform founded in 2016 and based in Hong Kong, with additional offices in San Francisco and Beijing.

    Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$45Mlast round Apr 2021
  46. 46UrbanSitterUrbanSitter is an online hub connecting families with babysitters through social networks.

    UrbanSitter is an online hub connecting families with babysitters through social networks.

    Founded 2010San Francisco, United States$43Mlast round May 2025
  47. 47RinseRinse is a technology-enabled, on-demand laundry and dry cleaning delivery service based in San Francisco, California.

    Rinse is a technology-enabled, on-demand laundry and dry cleaning delivery service based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$41Mlast round Feb 2025
  48. 48HustleHustle is an employee-owned technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in December 2014.

    Hustle is an employee-owned technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in December 2014.

    Founded 2014San Francisco, United States$38Mlast round May 2018
  49. 49TundraTundra is the modern wholesale marketplace with the largest selection of wholesale products in the US

    Tundra is the modern wholesale marketplace with the largest selection of wholesale products in the US

    Founded 2017San Francisco, United States$38Mlast round Sept 2021
  50. 50Better FinanceBetter Finance is a financial technology company providing leasing and credit solutions to consumers and businesses online, in-store and via mobile.

    Better Finance is a financial technology company providing leasing and credit solutions to consumers and businesses online, in-store and via mobile.

    Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$37Mlast round Jan 2013
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