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Software startups in San Francisco

189 software startups in San Francisco have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $48B between them.

$48Braised by these 50
189on our record in all
Databricksraised the most
  1. 1DatabricksDatabricks 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
  2. 2AnysphereAnysphere 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
  3. 3CognitionCognition, 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
  4. 4PoolsidePoolside 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
  5. 5MirendilMirendil 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
  6. 6Peregrine TechnologiesPeregrine provides a data integration platform that allows state and local government agencies to protect and serve their communities.

    Peregrine provides a data integration platform that allows state and local government agencies to protect and serve their communities.

    Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$440Mlast round Jun 2026
  7. 7AppDynamicsAppDynamics develops application performance management solutions that deliver problem resolution for highly distributed applications.

    AppDynamics develops application performance management solutions that deliver problem resolution for highly distributed applications.

    Founded 2008San Francisco, United States$365Mlast round Nov 2015
  8. 8Clarify Health SolutionsClarify Health Solutions is a healthcare analytics and software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015.

    Clarify Health Solutions is a healthcare analytics and software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015.

    Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$315Mlast round Apr 2022
  9. 9ServalServal 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
  10. 10WalkMeWalkMe provides a digital adoption platform to let organizations measure, drive, and act to maximize their digital transformation.

    WalkMe provides a digital adoption platform to let organizations measure, drive, and act to maximize their digital transformation.

    Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$258Mlast round Dec 2019
  11. 11MaintainXMaintainX 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
  12. 12MeltwaterMeltwater is a social listening platform that offers businesses insights into online reputation, industry trends, and customer behavior.

    Meltwater is a social listening platform that offers businesses insights into online reputation, industry trends, and customer behavior.

    Founded 2001San Francisco, United States$235Mlast round Mar 2019
  13. 13New RelicNew Relic is a digital intelligence company that delivers full-stack visibility and analytics to enterprises.

    New Relic is a digital intelligence company that delivers full-stack visibility and analytics to enterprises.

    Founded 2008San Francisco, United States$215Mlast round Apr 2014
  14. 14Resolve AIResolve AI is a technology company founded in 2024 and based in San Francisco, California.

    Resolve AI is a technology company founded in 2024 and based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2024San Francisco, United States$200Mlast round Apr 2026
  15. 15AsanaAsana is a computer software company that specializes in the fields of work management and productivity.

    Asana is a computer software company that specializes in the fields of work management and productivity.

    Founded 2008San Francisco, United States$163Mlast round Nov 2018
  16. 16SugarCRMSugarCRM stands behind every sales leader who wants to reach their full potential.

    SugarCRM stands behind every sales leader who wants to reach their full potential.

    Founded 2004San Francisco, United States$159Mlast round Sept 2015
  17. 17Practice FusionPractice Fusion provides a free web-based electronic health record system and medical practice management technology to physicians.

    Practice Fusion provides a free web-based electronic health record system and medical practice management technology to physicians.

    Founded 2005San Francisco, United States$158Mlast round Oct 2014
  18. 18YammerYammer is an enterprise social network that enables employees to collaborate across departments, geographies and business applications.

    Yammer is an enterprise social network that enables employees to collaborate across departments, geographies and business applications.

    Founded 2008San Francisco, United States$142Mlast round Feb 2012
  19. 19GoodDataGoodData is a business intelligence platform that provides SaaS, web service, and cloud data services for financial and software companies.

    GoodData is a business intelligence platform that provides SaaS, web service, and cloud data services for financial and software companies.

    Founded 2007San Francisco, United States$101Mlast round Sept 2014
  20. 20ApellaApella is a HealthTech company focused on enhancing hospital operating rooms through ambient artificial intelligence, computer vision, and real-time data analytics.

    Apella is a HealthTech company focused on enhancing hospital operating rooms through ambient artificial intelligence, computer vision, and real-time data analytics.

    Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$101Mlast round Jan 2026
  21. 21CentrifyCentrify secures enterprise identities against cyberthreats that target today’s hybrid IT environment.

    Centrify secures enterprise identities against cyberthreats that target today’s hybrid IT environment.

    Founded 2004San Francisco, United States$94Mlast round May 2014
  22. 22CloudPassageCloudPassage offers a server security and compliance platform that works seamlessly across data centers and elastic infrastructure.

    CloudPassage offers a server security and compliance platform that works seamlessly across data centers and elastic infrastructure.

    Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$89Mlast round Aug 2015
  23. 23SanitySanity is a developer-first, headless content management system (CMS) that provides a flexible backend for managing and delivering content across various digital channels.

    Sanity is a developer-first, headless content management system (CMS) that provides a flexible backend for managing and delivering content across various digital channels.

    Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$85Mlast round May 2025
  24. 24XamarinXamarin provides development tools to build and test native mobile apps, such as Xamarin Platform, Xamarin Test Cloud, and Xamarin Insights.

    Xamarin provides development tools to build and test native mobile apps, such as Xamarin Platform, Xamarin Test Cloud, and Xamarin Insights.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$82Mlast round Aug 2014
  25. 25WebflowDesign, build, optimize, and rank in AI search, all in Webflow.

    Design, build, optimize, and rank in AI search, all in Webflow.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$74Mlast round Apr 2025
  26. 26Patronus AIPatronus AI is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2023 by former Meta AI researchers Anand Kannappan and Rebecca Qian.

    Patronus AI is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2023 by former Meta AI researchers Anand Kannappan and Rebecca Qian.

    Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$67Mlast round Jun 2026
  27. 27QuantcastQuantcast helps create a more personalized digital world.

    Quantcast helps create a more personalized digital world.

    Founded 2006San Francisco, United States$61Mlast round Nov 2011
  28. 28ClustrixClustrix provides the leading scale-out relational database engineered for the cloud or data center.

    Clustrix provides the leading scale-out relational database engineered for the cloud or data center.

    Founded 2006San Francisco, United States$54Mlast round May 2014
  29. 29SlopeSlope is a B2B financial platform that offers a variety of payment alternatives while being paid immediately.

    Slope is a B2B financial platform that offers a variety of payment alternatives while being paid immediately.

    Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$50Mlast round Jul 2024
  30. 30AshbyAshby is a San Francisco-based software company founded in 2018, specializing in an all-in-one recruiting platform.

    Ashby is a San Francisco-based software company founded in 2018, specializing in an all-in-one recruiting platform.

    Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$50Mlast round Jul 2025
  31. 31Electric ImpElectric Imp provides a secure IoT platform, connecting cloud services with the real world

    Electric Imp provides a secure IoT platform, connecting cloud services with the real world

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$44Mlast round Jul 2016
  32. 32SnapfishSnapfish is a photo sharing and hosting service that allows individuals to create customized digital prints and gifts using their photos.

    Snapfish is a photo sharing and hosting service that allows individuals to create customized digital prints and gifts using their photos.

    Founded 1999San Francisco, United States$44Mlast round May 2000
  33. 33NginxNGINX offers advanced internet infrastructure software to help companies deliver faster, more compelling digital experiences.

    NGINX offers advanced internet infrastructure software to help companies deliver faster, more compelling digital experiences.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$43Mlast round Jun 2018
  34. 34NitroNitro is a document productivity company that helps organizations accelerate business processes and drive digital transformation.

    Nitro is a document productivity company that helps organizations accelerate business processes and drive digital transformation.

    Founded 2005San Francisco, United States$40Mlast round Apr 2017
  35. 35OnfleetOnfleet is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in AI-powered last-mile delivery management software.

    Onfleet is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in AI-powered last-mile delivery management software.

    Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$39Mlast round Jun 2022
  36. 36DelightreeDelightree is an AI-powered franchise management software platform that simplifies multi-unit operations for the franchising industry.

    Delightree is an AI-powered franchise management software platform that simplifies multi-unit operations for the franchising industry.

    Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$39Mlast round Aug 2026
  37. 37CloudmarkCloudmark provides carrier-grade messaging security and infrastructure solutions for fixed, mobile, and social networks.

    Cloudmark provides carrier-grade messaging security and infrastructure solutions for fixed, mobile, and social networks.

    Founded 2001San Francisco, United States$39Mlast round Feb 2010
  38. 38TaskRabbitTaskrabbit’s mission is to transform lives, one task at a time.

    Taskrabbit’s mission is to transform lives, one task at a time.

    Founded 2008San Francisco, United States$38Mlast round Jul 2012
  39. 39KodingKoding is a San Francisco based technology company that works with Local IDEs and delivers instant developer collaboration.

    Koding is a San Francisco based technology company that works with Local IDEs and delivers instant developer collaboration.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$36Mlast round Aug 2015
  40. 40HelpshiftHelpshift is a conversational customer service platform that leverages AI, bots, and messaging-based communication.

    Helpshift is a conversational customer service platform that leverages AI, bots, and messaging-based communication.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$36Mlast round Jun 2016
  41. 41TapingoTapingo offers advance ordering for pickup and food delivery services for college campuses.

    Tapingo offers advance ordering for pickup and food delivery services for college campuses.

    Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$36Mlast round Apr 2015
  42. 42WeeblyWeebly is a consumer service that lets people create a website, blog or online store.

    Weebly is a consumer service that lets people create a website, blog or online store.

    Founded 2007San Francisco, United States$36Mlast round Apr 2014
  43. 43BobyardBobyard is an AI infrastructure company based in San Francisco, founded in 2023.

    Bobyard is an AI infrastructure company based in San Francisco, founded in 2023.

    Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$35Mlast round Dec 2025
  44. 44AktanaAktana delivers data-fueled insights and suggestions to life science sales reps, driving better decision-making and improved results.

    Aktana delivers data-fueled insights and suggestions to life science sales reps, driving better decision-making and improved results.

    Founded 2008San Francisco, United States$35Mlast round Jun 2016
  45. 45CoframeOne day, we'll look at the digital interfaces we use today the same way we now look at floppy disks and dial-up internet.

    One day, we'll look at the digital interfaces we use today the same way we now look at floppy disks and dial-up internet.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$34Mlast round Nov 2026
  46. 46Judgment LabsJudgment Labs is an AI infrastructure company specializing in Agent Behavior Monitoring (ABM).

    Judgment Labs is an AI infrastructure company specializing in Agent Behavior Monitoring (ABM).

    Founded 2025San Francisco, United States$32Mlast round May 2026
  47. 47DisqusDisqus is a blog comment hosting service offering a platform for social integration, social networking, user profiles, analytics and more.

    Disqus is a blog comment hosting service offering a platform for social integration, social networking, user profiles, analytics and more.

    Founded 2007San Francisco, United States$31Mlast round May 2011
  48. 48TerracottaTerracotta provides in-memory data management solutions that enable companies to process big data and improve app performance at any scale.

    Terracotta provides in-memory data management solutions that enable companies to process big data and improve app performance at any scale.

    Founded 2003San Francisco, United States$29Mlast round Jun 2009
  49. 49CertainCertain is the leading enterprise event automation platform helping marketers & event professionals deliver measurable results from events.

    Certain is the leading enterprise event automation platform helping marketers & event professionals deliver measurable results from events.

    Founded 1994San Francisco, United States$29Mlast round Jan 2014
  50. 50LuminalLuminal is an AI infrastructure and machine learning compiler company that focuses on enhancing model inference and deployment speed on GPUs.

    Luminal is an AI infrastructure and machine learning compiler company that focuses on enhancing model inference and deployment speed on GPUs.

    Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$28Mlast round Nov 2026
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