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The San Francisco edition · 2026

Retailcompanies in San Francisco

E-commerce, fashion, beauty, store tech, brands and more: the companies building retail in San Francisco, California, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

1,401 company profiles359 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition

Recent retail business events in San Francisco

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 2,234 retail companies in San Francisco, last 24 months: 54 M&A deals · 43 launches · 37 funding rounds · 13 Contracts. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: May 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Axion Semiconductor acquires Moov Technologies

Axion Semiconductor, a semiconductor platform company focused on supply chain operations and services, has acquired Moov Technologies, an Austin, Texas-based semiconductor equipment…

Semiconductor
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Shein acquires Everlane

Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein is acquiring eco-friendly apparel retailer Everlane to provide financial stability for the struggling brand, according to an internal letter obtained by…

Eco-friendly apparel retail
M&AAcquisition · Announced

The Estée Lauder Companies acquires Smashbox

The Estée Lauder Companies has reportedly received final bids for its brands Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart+, with the sale process expected to conclude within the coming weeks.

Beauty
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Worldly acquires Bendi

As part of the acquisition, Worldly will integrate Bendi's technology with its existing solutions, including Worldly Axion and Supplier Compliance Management.

AI-powered supply chain mapping and risk intelligence
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Worldly acquires Bendi Software

Worldly, the leading sustainability and supply chain intelligence platform for the consumer goods industry, has acquired Bendi Software, a UK-based supply chain mapping and supplier risk…

Supply chain mapping and supplier risk intelligence
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Ziff davis acquires Dwell

Recurrent Ventures has sold three of the design-oriented titles in its portfolio: Dwell, Domino and Business of Home. The buyer is Ziff Davis, the digital media company that includes…

Digital media
Funding

Afresh

Oakland-based Afresh an AI-powered company selling software to track demand and manage orders for fresh produce in grocery stores.

FundingSeries A

Deliverr

Deliverr founder Harish Abbott raised an $85 million Series A round late last year to help automate work done by freight shippers and carriers.

Logistics
LaunchMagic Toppers

Pawco foods

PawCo has launched two product innovations — Magic Toppers and Magic Bars — designed to support specific health issues in dogs.

Dog Food
FundingConvertible finance facility

Allbirds

Allbirds announced that it has secured a $50 million convertible finance facility to help power this unexpected “pivot … to AI compute infrastructure.”

AI computing infrastructure
LaunchShiba Inu (SHIB)

Rakuten

New Listing: Rakuten Wallet now supports SHIB trading vs JPY starting April 15, 2026

Cryptocurrency Token Listing
FundingSeed

Claros

Power management company Claros recently raised $30m in a seed round to fund the development of an integrated voltage regulator – a type of electronic device placed beneath or on a chip…

Power management
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Vireo Growth acquires Eaze

Vireo Growth Inc. (CSE: VREO; OTCQX: VREOF) has officially completed its acquisition of Eaze Inc., marking a significant expansion of its operational footprint across the United States.

Cannabis
Funding

Rubi

Rubi, the company pioneering the next era of manufacturing with technology that transforms carbon into essential materials, today announces a $7.5 million funding round and significant…

Investors Ap ventures, FH One Investments, Talis capital, Cmpc ventures
Carbon-based materials and enzyme technology manufacturing
M&AAcquisition · Announced

American exchange group acquires Allbirds

Allbirds, Inc., the one-time direct-to-consumer (DTC) darling brand, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by the American Exchange Group for $39 million.

Sustainable footwear
Launch

Extend

Extend has broadened its expense management platform with new integrations for Sage Intacct, Xero, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, in a move that reflects intensifying…

Accounting integrations
LaunchShopify integration enhancements

Algolia

Algolia, the AI Search and Retrieval platform orchestrating more than 1.75 trillion queries each year… announced significant enhancements to its Shopify integration.

Integration
LaunchShippo Intelligence

Shippo

Shipping platform provider Shippo announced updates to its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered “Shippo Intelligence,” adding insights and analytics features for merchants.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Public market acquires Grifols Biopharma business in the United States

Grifols Board of Directors has approved the sale of a minority stake in its Biopharma business in the United States on the US market through a public sale offer (OPP).

Biopharma
Funding

Binti

Pivotal recently put $3 million into a company called Binti, Fortune is the first to report, a direct investment not attached to any fundraising round.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Pure Treats acquires Primal pet foods

Canada-based Pure Treats expanded its presence in the raw pet food segment by acquiring Primal Pet Foods from Kinderhook Industries for an undisclosed amount in February 2026.

Pet Food
Funding

Rubi

Rubi has announced a $7.5 million funding round and significant commercial traction, including multi-year offtake term sheets worth over $60M with leading fashion brands and…

Investors Ap ventures, FH One Investments, Talis capital, Cmpc ventures
Manufacturing; Materials
Funding

Fluid

Fluid, the e-commerce platform purpose-built for direct selling, has raised $15 million in a round led by Vess Pearson of Aptive Environmental and Alex Bean of Divvy, alongside strong…

Investors Vess Pearson, Alex Bean
E-commerce, direct selling, relationship-based commerce
LaunchAfresh platform

Afresh

Afresh, the leading grocery AI company, today announced the expansion of the Afresh platform to every department across the grocery enterprise

Grocery AI
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Ithina Holdings acquires Altierre

Dallas-based Ithina Holdings, creator of Ithina, an AI-driven operating platform, has just been launched with its acquisitions of U.K.-based Displaydata, Oregon-based Agile Display…

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Snocks acquires Les lunes

The e-commerce dealer Snocks has taken over the fashion brand Les Lunes from the insolvency.

Fashion
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Pure Treats acquires Primal pet foods

Canadian pet-food business Pure Treats has acquired peer Primal Pet Foods from private-equity firm Kinderhook Industries.

Pet food
LaunchVida AI Phone Agent OS Expansion

Vida

Vida, the leading AI phone agent operating system for enterprises, announced the release of a major expansion of its platform designed to streamline AI deployment, increase operational…

AI phone agent operating system

Retail companies in San Francisco, by funding and team

Few retail companies in San Francisco, California publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 1,401 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Online wholesale marketplace connecting retailers with brands to facilitate direct purchases

B2b e-commerce
US$1.39bnSeries I · Nov 2025
1,808-8% 12 mo to Dec 2023LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Provider of cloud platform for e-invoicing, AP automation, and global compliance

B2b e-commerce
US$1.24bnSeries G · Aug 2023
339LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Online brand offering multi-category fashion products for men and women

Horizontal e-commerce
US$969.50mSeries E · Mar 2026
1,989LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Provider of single-click checkout solution for e-commerce businesses

E-commerce enablers
US$947.00mSeries E · Dec 2021
789+198% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Point-of-sale systems and business software solutions for restaurants and small businesses

In store retail tech
US$923.00mSeries F · May 2022
2,685-0% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
27 yr1999
0none in 3 months

App based platform to connect users with local service professionals

Home improvements
US$698.85mSeries H · Jun 2021
1,807+2% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months · last posted Aug 2026

Internet-first brand offering cannabis-infused vapor products

Smoking products e-commerce
US$570.60mSeries E · Apr 2019
421-6% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months

Online subscription-based platform providing cleaning products and beauty products

Horizontal e-commerce
US$526.53mSeries E · Dec 2020
411+1% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Provider of integrated point of sale and business management solutions

Payments
US$519.75mSeries E · May 2015
6,215+30% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months

Online marketplace for web-based cloud applications and services

E-commerce enablers
US$437.80mSeries F · Sep 2020
1,194LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
17 yr2009
1postings · last posted Sep 2026

Provider of warranty solution for merchants and customers

E-commerce enablers
US$386.28mSeries C · Aug 2021
299-14% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - product
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Cloud based website development platform

Application development tools
US$336.41mSeries C · Mar 2022
5,088+81% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2026

Provider of AI search and discovery platform for various online applications

Artificial intelligence
US$335.20mSeries D · Jul 2021
928LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months · last posted Aug 2026

Online retailer of stationery, invitations, gifts, art prints, and decor

Art e-commerce
US$295.00mSeries E · Dec 2018
333+19% 12 mo to Dec 2022recorded Dec 2022
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - product
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months · last posted Jan 2026

Online retailer of shoes, socks, apparel, and accessories

Fashion tech
US$254.66mSeries E · Sep 2020
386+64% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Nov 2025

Internet first brand of hair coloring products

Beauty tech
US$248.90mSeries D · Apr 2022
486+15% 12 mo to Dec 2020LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months · last posted Feb 2026

Internet first brand of vegan shoes and bags

Fashion tech
US$242.00mSeries C · Dec 2021
193recorded Dec 2021
E-commerce - product
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Platform offering AI-enabled automated checkout software solutions for offline retailers

In store retail tech
US$235.54mSeries C · Feb 2021
90+13% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Developer of an artificial intelligence platform for fresh food supply chains

In store retail tech
US$233.44mSeries B · Apr 2026
199+63% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Online platform offering wearable smart devices

Consumer electronics e-commerce
US$230.00mSeries C · Mar 2023
28recorded Dec 2020
E-commerce - product / E-commerce - service
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Provider of robotic third-party logistics services for various product categories

E-commerce enablers
US$221.00mSeries C · Sep 2024
347-48% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Internet first brand offering multi-category beauty products

Beauty tech
US$192.73mSeries D · Feb 2020
227-68% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Operator of an online platform for booking beauty and wellness appointments

Local services
US$168.82mSeries C · Sep 2025
1,229+195% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Provider of an all-in-one mobile app offering travel savings, rewards, and budgeting solutions

Online travel
US$161.30mSeries C · Apr 2023
5+1,084% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / Subscription
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

SaaS based lead generation solutions for enterprises

Marketingtech
US$158.12mSeries B · Apr 2025
565-70% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2026
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Find top retail companies in San Francisco, from e-commerce and fashion businesses to retail technology providers. Browse retail startups in San Francisco for online commerce, brands, and store operations.

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E-commerce companies & platformsFashion & apparel retail companiesBeauty & personal care brandsRetail store technology companiesConsumer brands & online retailersRetail marketing & analytics companies

E-commerce companies & platforms

Companies building online shopping, marketplaces, and commerce tools.

  1. Faire

    Online wholesale marketplace connecting retailers with brands to facilitate direct purchases

    B2b e-commerce
    See in list
  2. Tradeshift

    Provider of cloud platform for e-invoicing, AP automation, and global compliance

    B2b e-commerce
    See in list
  3. Bolt

    Provider of single-click checkout solution for e-commerce businesses

    E-commerce enablers
    See in list
  4. AppDirect

    Online marketplace for web-based cloud applications and services

    E-commerce enablers
    See in list
  5. Algolia

    Provider of AI search and discovery platform for various online applications

    Artificial intelligence
    See in list

Fashion & apparel retail companies

Fashion, apparel, footwear, and accessory retail businesses.

  1. Allbirds

    Online retailer of shoes, socks, apparel, and accessories

    Fashion tech
    See in list
  2. ThirdLove

    Internet-first brand of innerwear for women

    Fashion tech
    See in list
  3. Dolls Kill

    Online boutique offering alternative fashion, accessories, and unique brand collaborations

    Fashion tech
    Website
  4. Teespring

    Online crowdfunding portal for custom clothing

    Crowdfunding
    Website
  5. Printify

    Provider of software solutions for customized dropshipping solutions for fashion businesses

    B2b e-commerce
    Website

Beauty & personal care brands

Beauty technology and personal care retail businesses.

  1. Memebox

    Internet first brand offering multi-category beauty products

    Beauty tech
    See in list
  2. Booksy

    Operator of an online platform for booking beauty and wellness appointments

    Local services
    See in list
  3. StyleSeat

    Online platform to discover and book local beauty professionals

    Beauty tech
    Website
  4. PROVEN

    Internet first brand offering customized skin care products

    Beauty tech
    Website
  5. Beautylish

    Online community platform for beauty enthusiasts

    Social platforms
    Website

Retail store technology companies

Point-of-sale, checkout, and in-store operations technology providers.

  1. Bolt

    Provider of single-click checkout solution for e-commerce businesses

    E-commerce enablers
    See in list
  2. SpotOn

    Point-of-sale systems and business software solutions for restaurants and small businesses

    In store retail tech
    See in list
  3. Square

    Provider of integrated point of sale and business management solutions

    Payments
    See in list
  4. Standard

    Platform offering AI-enabled automated checkout software solutions for offline retailers

    In store retail tech
    See in list
  5. Fast

    Provider of automatic data filling checkout solution for businesses

    E-commerce enablers
    See in list

Consumer brands & online retailers

Internet-first brands and online retailers selling consumer products.

  1. Opal Camera

    Internet first brand offering webcams

    Consumer electronics e-commerce
    See in list
  2. Newnal

    Developer of Web3 AI-powered smartphone with decentralized communication and data ownership features

    Consumer electronics e-commerce
    Website
  3. Plaud.ai

    Provider of AI-powered note-taking platform

    Consumer electronics e-commerce
    Website
  4. Varos

    Provider of brand performance intelligence software solutions for ecommerce businesses

    Brands tech
    Website
  5. Toadi

    Provider of tech-enabled autonomous lawn mowing robots

    Property management tech
    Website

Retail marketing & analytics companies

Retail marketing, customer analytics, and brand performance tools.

  1. ManyChat

    SaaS based lead generation solutions for enterprises

    Marketingtech
    See in list
  2. Adentro

    Cloud based platform offering software for WiFi marketing

    In store retail tech
    See in list
  3. Yalo

    AI-powered conversational commerce platform for businesses

    E-commerce enablers
    See in list
  4. ON

    AI-based chatbot solutions for retail brands

    Brands tech
    See in list
  5. Blueshift

    AI-enabled marketing automation platform

    Artificial intelligence
    Website

Retail startups in San Francisco

Recently founded retail companies and commerce startups.

  1. Fermat Commerce

    Influencer marketing solutions for brands

    E-commerce enablers
    See in list
  2. Archive

    Provider of software suite solutions for recommerce fashion brands

    Brands tech
    Website
  3. Fleek

    Online retailer of wholesale vintage and upcycled clothing and accessories

    Fashion tech
    Website
  4. Checkmate

    Provider of browser extension tool for coupons discovery

    Coupons and deals
    Website
  5. Reshop

    Provider of return management solutions for e-commerce businesses

    E-commerce enablers
    Website
235 companies in San Francisco

Retail companies hiring in San Francisco

Retail companies with current hiring activity.

  1. Thumbtack

    App based platform to connect users with local service professionals

    Home improvements
    See in list
  2. AppDirect

    Online marketplace for web-based cloud applications and services

    E-commerce enablers
    See in list
  3. Webflow

    Cloud based website development platform

    Application development tools
    See in list
  4. Algolia

    Provider of AI search and discovery platform for various online applications

    Artificial intelligence
    See in list
  5. Minted

    Online retailer of stationery, invitations, gifts, art prints, and decor

    Art e-commerce
    See in list
35 companies in San Francisco

Public retail companies in San Francisco

Publicly listed retail and commerce companies.

  1. Grove

    Online subscription-based platform providing cleaning products and beauty products

    Horizontal e-commerce
    See in list
  2. Square

    Provider of integrated point of sale and business management solutions

    Payments
    See in list
  3. Allbirds

    Online retailer of shoes, socks, apparel, and accessories

    Fashion tech
    See in list
  4. Molekule

    Manufacturer of air purification and humidification devices with filtration technology

    Household durables
    See in list
  5. Stitch Fix

    Online stylist-driven platform offering personalized fashion recommendations

    Fashion tech
    Website
17 companies in San Francisco
Mobile reach

Top 10 retail apps from San Francisco

The most-installed Android apps published by retail companies headquartered in San Francisco — 64.3M installs between them. 104 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

Rakuten: Cash Back and Deals

by Rakuten

Installs14.8M
Rating3.3574K ratings
Last updatedJun 2026
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3

More Trucks by Duck Duck Moose

by Duck Duck Moose

Installs8.0M
Rating3.793K ratings
Installs, year on year+12%
Last updatedOct 2025
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4

Receipt Hog: Cash for Receipts

by ReceiptHog

Installs8.0M
Rating4.65328K ratings
Installs, year on year+18%
Last updatedJun 2026
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5

Thumbtack: Hire Service Pros

by Thumbtack

Installs6.1M
Rating4.8259K ratings
Installs, year on year+19%
Last updatedJun 2026
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Ovulation Tracker App | Glow

by Glow

Installs3.6M
Rating4.0574K ratings
Installs, year on year+7%
Last updatedApr 2026
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7

brightwheel: Childcare App

by Brightwheel

Installs2.8M
Rating4.7211K ratings
Installs, year on year+21%
Last updatedJun 2026
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IVY Wellness Coach

by Bellabeat

Installs2.8M
Rating3.374K ratings
Installs, year on year+6%
Last updatedOct 2024
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Touch of Modern: Shopping

by Touch of Modern

Installs2.2M
Rating4.1826K ratings
Installs, year on year+4%
Last updatedFeb 2025
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10

Super.com - Save, Earn, Travel

by Super

Installs2.2M
Rating4.5529K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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Capital & corporate activity

Retail funding and M&A across the United States

11,820 recorded equity rounds have gone to 60,046 retail companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how San Francisco compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months101

US$2.62bn

equity rounds, last 24 months381

US$6.63bn

raised over five yearsUS$60.69bn

3,050 rounds in the United States

M&A deals, San Francisco54

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into retail in the United States

amount rounds
$9.7bn2018836
$8.9bn2019798
$14bn2020697
$31bn2021968
$13bn2022783
$5.9bn2023557
$4.2bn2024389
$3.7bn2025270
$2.5bn202683

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2021, with US$31.24bn across 968 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$29.72m36 rounds · median US$375k
SeedUS$2.65bn1,458 rounds · median US$1.00m
Series AUS$10.12bn788 rounds · median US$8.18m
Series BUS$12.62bn428 rounds · median US$20.00m
Series CUS$11.51bn165 rounds · median US$45.00m
Series D+US$21.22bn142 rounds · median US$110.00m
Private equityUS$2.16bn30 rounds · median US$176.50m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

E-commerce enablersUS$10.78bn430 rounds · 277 companies
B2b e-commerceUS$3.87bn120 rounds · 79 companies
Fashion techUS$3.80bn355 rounds · 234 companies
Brands techUS$3.77bn114 rounds · 68 companies
Sports techUS$2.95bn16 rounds · 10 companies
Logistics techUS$2.46bn61 rounds · 36 companies
Apparel brandsUS$2.46bn28 rounds · 18 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in San Francisco

51Acquisition
3Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. Worldly3
  2. Public market2
  3. Pure Treats2
  4. Atg2
  5. Auction technology group2

Most acquired or merged

  1. Dockers6
  2. Chairish4
  3. Primal pet foods2
  4. Manifest2
  5. Vantage discovery2

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

Industry landscape report

Retail Industry Landscape of San Francisco

The financials above are one chapter. The full retail landscape of San Francisco maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

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  • Funding & company formation by year
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  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the retail landscape of San Francisco

Retail funding in San Francisco

359 retail companies in San Francisco have recorded equity funding, US$17.73bn in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in San Francisco

Meet the people behind retail companies in San Francisco. 763 of 1,401 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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