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Media startups in San Francisco

46 media startups in San Francisco have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 46 that have raised the most, $2.3B between them.

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  1. 1Falfal.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
  2. 2CaffeineCaffeine 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
  3. 3ManyChatManychat helps businesses do marketing, sales and support through Facebook Messenger.

    Manychat helps businesses do marketing, sales and support through Facebook Messenger.

    Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$158Mlast round Apr 2025
  4. 4SubstackSubstack is a subscription-based publishing platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

    Substack is a subscription-based publishing platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2017San Francisco, United States$115Mlast round Jan 2026
  5. 5ToutTout was a San Francisco-based social video and online video advertising company founded in 2010.

    Tout was a San Francisco-based social video and online video advertising company founded in 2010.

    Founded 2010San Francisco, United States$92Mlast round Jan 2020
  6. 6POPSUGARPopSugar is an online network of websites that offers updates, trends, and tips in entertainment, fashion, parenting, fitness, and shopping.

    PopSugar is an online network of websites that offers updates, trends, and tips in entertainment, fashion, parenting, fitness, and shopping.

    Founded 2006San Francisco, United States$46Mlast round Apr 2011
  7. 7Brit + CoBrit + Co is a prominent digital media and lifestyle brand focused on empowering women, particularly millennials and Gen Z.

    Brit + Co is a prominent digital media and lifestyle brand focused on empowering women, particularly millennials and Gen Z.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$43Mlast round May 2017
  8. 8InklingInkling provides frontline employee training to help your business confidently serve your customers, your way.

    Inkling provides frontline employee training to help your business confidently serve your customers, your way.

    Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$25Mlast round Dec 2016
  9. 9AFARAFAR Media is a B Corp–certified travel media company founded in 2009, headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a presence in New York.

    AFAR Media is a B Corp–certified travel media company founded in 2009, headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a presence in New York.

    Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$16Mlast round Jan 2009
  10. 10GumroadGumroad owns and operates an online service through which users can buy and sell digital goods such as design templates and source codes.

    Gumroad owns and operates an online service through which users can buy and sell digital goods such as design templates and source codes.

    Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$13Mlast round Mar 2021
  11. 11imgixImgix is a visual media platform based in San Francisco, founded in 2011.

    Imgix is a visual media platform based in San Francisco, founded in 2011.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$11Mlast round Oct 2016
  12. 12VShojoVShojo, Inc.

    VShojo, Inc.

    Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$11Mlast round Mar 2022
  13. 13Feed Media GroupFMG is a b2b music platform for digital businesses to create breakthrough customer experiences.

    FMG is a b2b music platform for digital businesses to create breakthrough customer experiences.

    Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$10Mlast round Oct 2021
  14. 14HubPagesHubPages is an open community of passionate individuals asking questions, finding answers, and sharing words, pictures and videos.

    HubPages is an open community of passionate individuals asking questions, finding answers, and sharing words, pictures and videos.

    Founded 2006San Francisco, United States$8.0Mlast round Mar 2008
  15. 15HashnodeHashnode is a global technology startup focused on developer-centric content creation and community building.

    Hashnode is a global technology startup focused on developer-centric content creation and community building.

    Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$6.7Mlast round Aug 2021
  16. 16MeetCuteThe Most Romantic Way to Meet Someone.

    The Most Romantic Way to Meet Someone.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$6.3Mlast round Dec 2020
  17. 17Trusted InsightTrusted Insight is the largest professional networking platform for institutional investors, connecting over 140,000 members who manage more than $18 trillion in assets.

    Trusted Insight is the largest professional networking platform for institutional investors, connecting over 140,000 members who manage more than $18 trillion in assets.

    Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$5.7Mlast round May 2015
  18. 18Military.comMilitary.com is a prominent digital membership organization and news platform dedicated to the U.S.

    Military.com is a prominent digital membership organization and news platform dedicated to the U.S.

    Founded 1999San Francisco, United States$5.5Mlast round Aug 2001
  19. 19KLIPYKLIPY is a San Francisco-based company that offers a large library of localized GIFs, stickers, and memes.

    KLIPY is a San Francisco-based company that offers a large library of localized GIFs, stickers, and memes.

    Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$5.0Mlast round Jun 2026
  20. 20Osmo StudioOsmo Studio is an AI-native motion graphics studio and video platform located in San Francisco.

    Osmo Studio is an AI-native motion graphics studio and video platform located in San Francisco.

    Founded 2025San Francisco, United States$5.0Mlast round Aug 2026
  21. 21PandoDailyPandoDaily, founded in January 2012 by journalist Sarah Lacy, was a digital media company based in San Francisco, California.

    PandoDaily, founded in January 2012 by journalist Sarah Lacy, was a digital media company based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$4.2Mlast round Feb 2014
  22. 22Whiskey MediaCo-founded in 2007 by CNET co-founder Shelby Bonnie, Whiskey Media builds media brands for the Internet generation who expect their media experience to be socia

    Co-founded in 2007 by CNET co-founder Shelby Bonnie, Whiskey Media builds media brands for the Internet generation who expect their media experience to be socia

    Founded 2007San Francisco, United States$4.0Mlast round Dec 2009
  23. 23PicAppPicapp is a widget which online publishers can use to transform static images into a user engaging visual experience.

    Picapp is a widget which online publishers can use to transform static images into a user engaging visual experience.

    Founded 2008San Francisco, United States$3.2Mlast round Sept 2008
  24. 24Liquor.comLiquor.com is a website providing recipes, information and news on cocktails and spirits.

    Liquor.com is a website providing recipes, information and news on cocktails and spirits.

    Founded 2008San Francisco, United States$3.1Mlast round Jul 2013
  25. 25ClipbookClipbook is a B2B AI-powered research and analysis platform tailored for communications, public relations, and public affairs teams.

    Clipbook is a B2B AI-powered research and analysis platform tailored for communications, public relations, and public affairs teams.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$3.0Mlast round Dec 2025
  26. 26Keychain LogisticsKeychain Logistics utilizes mobile technology to bridge the logistical gap between shippers and carriers of freight.

    Keychain Logistics utilizes mobile technology to bridge the logistical gap between shippers and carriers of freight.

    Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$2.5Mlast round Jan 2013
  27. 27Haystack NewsHaystack News is a free, ad-supported video-on-demand streaming service that specializes in personalized news content.

    Haystack News is a free, ad-supported video-on-demand streaming service that specializes in personalized news content.

    Founded 2014San Francisco, United States$2.0Mlast round Sept 2018
  28. 28DesignXDesignX is a U.S.-based design and development agency that focuses on high-performance UX/UI and product design.

    DesignX is a U.S.-based design and development agency that focuses on high-performance UX/UI and product design.

    Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$2.0Mlast round Jul 2025
  29. 29PeerJPeerJ is a for-profit, open-access publisher of scientific journals, focusing on the biological, medical, environmental, computer science, and chemistry fields.

    PeerJ is a for-profit, open-access publisher of scientific journals, focusing on the biological, medical, environmental, computer science, and chemistry fields.

    Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$1.9Mlast round Jun 2012
  30. 30DiscorsOur mission is to help people become more informed about and engaged with issues that matter by making it easy for independent policy experts from around the wo

    Our mission is to help people become more informed about and engaged with issues that matter by making it easy for independent policy experts from around the wo

    Founded 2014San Francisco, United States$1.2Mlast round Jul 2016
  31. 31CoinTentCoinTent helps websites recover revenue lost to ad blockers.

    CoinTent helps websites recover revenue lost to ad blockers.

    Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$1.1Mlast round Aug 2016
  32. 32Mobile Broadcast NetworkSan Francisco based Mobile Broadcast Network (MBN) is pioneering networked infrastructure to advance the production of hand-held professional video programming.

    San Francisco based Mobile Broadcast Network (MBN) is pioneering networked infrastructure to advance the production of hand-held professional video programming.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$1.1Mlast round May 2012
  33. 33BylinerByliner publishes original fiction and non-fiction e-shorts that can be read in two hours or less.

    Byliner publishes original fiction and non-fiction e-shorts that can be read in two hours or less.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$1.0Mlast round Jul 2012
  34. 34InnerRewardsInnerRewards.com guides people toward health and wellbeing through preventative healthcare products, programs, solutions, and guides.

    InnerRewards.com guides people toward health and wellbeing through preventative healthcare products, programs, solutions, and guides.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$1.0Mlast round Dec 2008
  35. 35DesmosDesmos is software for developing and sharing educational content.

    Desmos is software for developing and sharing educational content.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$900Klast round Sept 2012
  36. 36DipityDipity's mission is to take the most useful information on the Internet and organize it by time and topic.

    Dipity's mission is to take the most useful information on the Internet and organize it by time and topic.

    Founded 2007San Francisco, United States$900Klast round Sept 2007
  37. 37Right RelevanceAlgorithmic topics & influencers mining (ML/NLP) at scale applied to topical information search, discovery & relevance.

    Algorithmic topics & influencers mining (ML/NLP) at scale applied to topical information search, discovery & relevance.

    Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$730Klast round Mar 2014
  38. 38DigiPuppetsDigiPuppets offers an engaging, educational, socially-conscious character brand and play experience specifically designed for mobile.

    DigiPuppets offers an engaging, educational, socially-conscious character brand and play experience specifically designed for mobile.

    Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$518Klast round Jul 2015
  39. 39YidioYidio is an online streaming guide and video aggregator based in San Francisco, founded in 2008.

    Yidio is an online streaming guide and video aggregator based in San Francisco, founded in 2008.

    Founded 2008San Francisco, United States$350Klast round Nov 2009
  40. 40AudioTagWith a focus on delivering information to your audience, exactly when they are most interested, AudioTag is rewriting the playbook on connecting with fans, enga

    With a focus on delivering information to your audience, exactly when they are most interested, AudioTag is rewriting the playbook on connecting with fans, enga

    Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$330Klast round Jan 2012
  41. 41dot429dot429 is a multi-platform network that connects LGBT professionals and their allies through online, print, and in-person channels.

    dot429 is a multi-platform network that connects LGBT professionals and their allies through online, print, and in-person channels.

    Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$250Klast round Aug 2010
  42. 42Sharez WebAI-Powered Website Builder | Voice-Guided Design | Smart Content Creation | Real-Time Analytics

    AI-Powered Website Builder | Voice-Guided Design | Smart Content Creation | Real-Time Analytics

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$190Klast round Jun 2023
  43. 43NaytevNaytev is a social media management platform that optimizes the packaging and distribution of your content.

    Naytev is a social media management platform that optimizes the packaging and distribution of your content.

    Founded 2014San Francisco, United States$120Klast round Jan 2018
  44. 44map2app, Inc.Map2App enables users to create travel guides for the iPhone, Android, and HTML5-enabled devices.

    Map2App enables users to create travel guides for the iPhone, Android, and HTML5-enabled devices.

    Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$100Klast round Mar 2013
  45. 45VyoocamVyoocam is building wearable devices for hands-free communication over the Internet.

    Vyoocam is building wearable devices for hands-free communication over the Internet.

    Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$100Klast round Jun 2017
  46. 46ConvozineYou've created stuff.

    You've created stuff.

    Founded 2010San Francisco, United States$50Klast round Jan 2011
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