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Startups in San Francisco
4,251 startups in San Francisco have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $350B between them.
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OpenAIOpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and deployment company based in San Francisco.OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and deployment company based in San Francisco.
Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$230Blast round Oct 2026 - 2
DatabricksDatabricks 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 - 3
Thinking Machines LabThinking Machines Lab is an American artificial intelligence research and product company based in San Francisco, California.Thinking Machines Lab is an American artificial intelligence research and product company based in San Francisco, California.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$9.0Blast round Nov 2026 - 4
DoorDashDoorDash 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 - 5
LyftBay 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 - 6
CursorCursor is an American software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022 by four MIT graduates.Cursor is an American software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022 by four MIT graduates.
Founded 2017San Francisco, United States$4.3Blast round Apr 2026 - 7
SoFiSoFi is a finance company that offers a range of lending and wealth management services.SoFi is a finance company that offers a range of lending and wealth management services.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$4.2Blast round Dec 2025 - 8
BasetenBaseten is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in AI inference infrastructure.Baseten is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in AI inference infrastructure.
Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$4.0Blast round Oct 2026 - 9
OpenAI Deployment CompanyOpenAI Deployment Company provides artificial intelligence software services.OpenAI Deployment Company provides artificial intelligence software services.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$4.0Blast round May 2026 - 10
AnysphereAnysphere 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 - 11
Altos LabsAltos Labs focuses on cellular rejuvenation programming to restore cell health and resilience, to reverse disease to transform medicine.Altos Labs focuses on cellular rejuvenation programming to restore cell health and resilience, to reverse disease to transform medicine.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$3.0Blast round Sept 2021 - 12
CognitionCognition, 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 - 13
HarveyHarvey is a domain-specific artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022.Harvey is a domain-specific artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$2.3Blast round Sept 2026 - 14
InstacartInstacart 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 - 15
CruiseFounded 2013San Francisco, United States$2.0Blast round Jun 2024 - 16
AffirmBuy now pay later without the fees.Buy now pay later without the fees.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$1.7Blast round Oct 2025 - 17
FlexportFlexport is a technology-driven logistics and supply chain platform founded in 2013 in San Francisco.Flexport is a technology-driven logistics and supply chain platform founded in 2013 in San Francisco.
Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$1.6Blast round Jan 2024 - 18
PoolsidePoolside 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 - 19
SierraSierra is an American enterprise artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2023.Sierra is an American enterprise artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2023.
Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$1.5Blast round May 2026 - 20
MotiveMotive builds technology to improve the safety, productivity and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy.Motive builds technology to improve the safety, productivity and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy.
Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$1.4Blast round Sept 2026 - 21
Falfal.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 - 22
MirendilMirendil 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 - 23
PerplexityPerplexity AI, Inc.Perplexity AI, Inc.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$1.3Blast round Aug 2026 - 24
Apogee TherapeuticsApogee Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that offers therapies for immunological and inflammatory disorders.Apogee Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that offers therapies for immunological and inflammatory disorders.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$1.3Blast round May 2026 - 25
JUULJUUL is a manufacturer and distributor of electronic nicotine vaporizers.JUUL is a manufacturer and distributor of electronic nicotine vaporizers.
Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$1.3Blast round Nov 2023 - 26
Generate CapitalGenerate Capital is an investment and operating platform for sustainable infrastructure.Generate Capital is an investment and operating platform for sustainable infrastructure.
Founded 2014San Francisco, United States$1.3Blast round Sept 2026 - 27
GrammarlyGrammarly 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 - 28
MercorMercor is an AI data company founded in January 2023, specializing in connecting domain experts with AI labs and enterprises.Mercor is an AI data company founded in January 2023, specializing in connecting domain experts with AI labs and enterprises.
Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$1.2Blast round Nov 2026 - 29
Angle HealthAngle Health is a modern health insurance platform founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, CA.Angle Health is a modern health insurance platform founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, CA.
Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$1.2Blast round Sept 2026 - 30
Flapping AirplanesFlapping Airplanes is an AI research lab dedicated to developing data-efficient training methods for artificial intelligence.Flapping Airplanes is an AI research lab dedicated to developing data-efficient training methods for artificial intelligence.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$1.2Blast round Oct 2026 - 31
Together AITogether AI is a cloud-based platform designed for constructing open-source generative AI and infrastructure for developing AI models.Together AI is a cloud-based platform designed for constructing open-source generative AI and infrastructure for developing AI models.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$1.1Blast round Jul 2026 - 32
StripeLaunch your startup quickly and cost effectively from anywhere in the world with Atlas.Launch your startup quickly and cost effectively from anywhere in the world with Atlas.
Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$1.0Blast round Mar 2026 - 33
Uber Advanced Technologies GroupUber Advanced Technologies Group focuses on autonomous vehicles and the self-driving car business.Uber Advanced Technologies Group focuses on autonomous vehicles and the self-driving car business.
Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$1.0Blast round Apr 2019 - 34
Clearway Energy GroupClearway Energy Group delivers renewable power solutions through engineering, procurement, and construction management.Clearway Energy Group delivers renewable power solutions through engineering, procurement, and construction management.
Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$1.0Blast round Jun 2025 - 35
Prime Data CentersPrime Data Centers offers purpose-built data center development with customer partnership options and tax advantages.Prime Data Centers offers purpose-built data center development with customer partnership options and tax advantages.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$900Mlast round Jun 2026 - 36
ZyngaZynga was founded in 2007 with the vision that play would become one of the core activities on the Internet.Zynga was founded in 2007 with the vision that play would become one of the core activities on the Internet.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$896Mlast round Feb 2011 - 37
CartaCarta, Inc.Carta, Inc.
Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$880Mlast round Aug 2021 - 38
WishWish 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 - 39
Bedrock RoboticsBedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.Bedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.
Founded 2024San Francisco, United States$870Mlast round Oct 2026 - 40
Divvy HomesDivvy Homes is a tech-enabled real estate platform that facilitates rent-to-own home purchases.Divvy Homes is a tech-enabled real estate platform that facilitates rent-to-own home purchases.
Founded 2017San Francisco, United States$765Mlast round Oct 2021 - 41
NianticWe build real world, AR games and apps that encourage people to explore the world, including top hits like Pokémon GO.We build real world, AR games and apps that encourage people to explore the world, including top hits like Pokémon GO.
Founded 2010San Francisco, United States$745Mlast round Nov 2021 - 42
Collective HealthCollective Health is an independent third-party administrator and integrated health benefits platform founded in 2013.Collective Health is an independent third-party administrator and integrated health benefits platform founded in 2013.
Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$720Mlast round May 2021 - 43
QuinceQuince is an online luxury essentials brand based in San Francisco.Quince is an online luxury essentials brand based in San Francisco.
Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$700Mlast round Mar 2026 - 44
AutomatticAutomattic Inc.Automattic Inc.
Founded 2005San Francisco, United States$617Mlast round Sept 2019 - 45
RippleRipple is a leading American technology company focused on enhancing global cross-border payments through blockchain technology.Ripple is a leading American technology company focused on enhancing global cross-border payments through blockchain technology.
Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$596Mlast round Nov 2025 - 46
ArmadaArmada is a pioneering company that offers a full-stack edge computing platform designed for remote and bandwidth-constrained industrial environments.Armada is a pioneering company that offers a full-stack edge computing platform designed for remote and bandwidth-constrained industrial environments.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$591Mlast round Sept 2026 - 47
ZenefitsZenefits was founded to take the administrative heartache out of getting healthcare.Zenefits was founded to take the administrative heartache out of getting healthcare.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$584Mlast round Oct 2021 - 48
Applied ComputeApplied Compute is an artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, founded in 2025 by former OpenAI researchers Yash Patil, Rhythm Garg, and Linden Li.Applied Compute is an artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, founded in 2025 by former OpenAI researchers Yash Patil, Rhythm Garg, and Linden Li.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$580Mlast round Nov 2026 - 49
Denali TherapeuticsDenali Therapeutics is dedicated to defeating neurodegenerative diseases to deliver safe and effective medicines to patients and families.Denali Therapeutics is dedicated to defeating neurodegenerative diseases to deliver safe and effective medicines to patients and families.
Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$547Mlast round Dec 2025 - 50
Chai DiscoveryChai Discovery is an artificial intelligence biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in March 2024.Chai Discovery is an artificial intelligence biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in March 2024.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$530Mlast round Jul 2026
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