How many total Architects companies are there in San Francisco?

As of August 2026, San Francisco has 140 active Architects companies.

How many Architects companies in San Francisco are funded?

As of August 2026, 4 companies have received funding in this sector.

What is the total funding raised by Architects companies in San Francisco?

Architects companies in San Francisco have collectively raised $295K in funding till date.

How many exits have occurred in Architects companies in San Francisco?

Architects sector in San Francisco has seen 2 acquisitions and 1 IPO.

List of 141 Architects Startups in San Francisco, United States & Market Trends (Aug 2026)

Q: Who are the top investors in Architects companies in San Francisco?

The top investors in Architects companies in San Francisco by number of investments are Bessemer Venture Partners and SV Angel.

The Architects sector in San Francisco, United States comprises 141 companies, including 4 funded companies having collectively raised $295K in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 3 are Series A+ funded.

Architects sector in San Francisco, United States has seen 2 acquisitions and 1 IPO.

This sector includes professional advisory networks, technology-enabled workspace operators, physical asset inspection boards, or interior architecture operations optimizing the lifecycle, structural valuation, or transaction velocity of Architects.

Architects sector is also known as Professional Architects, Architects Management Solutions or Commercial Architects Networks.

Includes automated inventory catalog systems, multi-family verification screenings, architectural blueprint design softwares, co-working space allocation interfaces, and certified property valuation modules. Excludes independent standalone casual retail home buyers, manual non-technical building handymen, generic furniture manufacturing plants, and consumer-facing retail hotel bookings.

Key Metrics

Total Companies

141

Top Companies

T.Y. Lin International, Gensler & more

Total Funding

$295K

Funded Companies

Series A+ Companies

Series C+ Companies

IPOs

Acquisitions

Also known as

Professional Architects or Architects Management Solutions

View complete details of this sector

There are 141 Architects startups in San Francisco, United States which include T.Y. Lin International, Gensler, KMD Architects, Plangrid, Mbharch. Out of these, 4 startups are funded, with 3 having secured Series A+ funding.

2026 has seen the creation of 1 Architects startup in San Francisco, United States. Over the past 10 years, an average of 1 new company has been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of University of California (Los Angeles), Stanford University and Harvard University.

1. T.Y. Lin International

TY Lin International is a provider of engineering services to several industries. The company's services portfolio includes architecture, code services, construction management, design, environmental, planning, program management etc. Industries served include aviation, port & marine, rails & transfer, surface & transportation etc. In October 2003, TY Lin acquired CCS Planning & Engineering in a deal advised by Matheson Financial Advisors

Key facts about T.Y. Lin International

Founded Year: 1954
Location: San Francisco (United States)
Stage: Unfunded
Tracxn Score: 48/100 What is this?

2. Gensler

Provider of construction designing and real estate services. its offerings include architecture, interior design, planning, and consulting. Its completed projects consist of corporate headquarters, airports, hospitals, and educational facilities.

Key facts about Gensler

Founded Year: 1965
Location: San Francisco (United States)
Stage: Unfunded
Tracxn Score: 38/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 320 of 8,445 Competitors

View full list of companies in this sector

3. KMD Architects

Key facts about KMD Architects

Founded Year: 1963
Location: San Francisco (United States)
Stage: Unfunded
Tracxn Score: 34/100 What is this?

4. Plangrid

Key facts about Plangrid

Founded Year: 2011
Location: San Francisco (United States)
Stage: Unfunded
Tracxn Score: 32/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 678 of 8,445 Competitors

5. Mbharch

Provider of full-service architecture and integrated design solutions. This firm offers design services for various project types, including multi-family housing, mixed-use developments, workspace and laboratories, retail spaces, restaurants, and hospitality venues. They focus on creating economically and environmentally feasible designs, prioritizing sustainable materials and practices. The firm builds long-term client relationships through communication, trust, and results-oriented project management. Their integrated approach considers design elements, logistical and technical components, and the needs of all stakeholders.

Key facts about Mbharch

Location: San Francisco (United States)
Stage: Unfunded
Tracxn Score: 29/100 What is this?

Access the full list of 141 Architects Startups in San Francisco, United States

Companies founded year-on-year in the Architects sector in San Francisco

1 new startup has been founded so far in 2026 in the Architects sector in San Francisco. 5 Architects startups in San Francisco were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.

Total Number of Companies

Year	No. of companies
2026	1
2025	1
2024	-
2023	1
2022	-
2021	4
2020	5
2019	2
2018	-
2017	2

Stage-wise distribution of Architects sector companies in San Francisco

Out of the total 141 Architects companies in San Francisco, 4 have secured funding. Among them, 3 have reached Series A or higher, and 3 to Series B or beyond.

Founded - 141

Funded - 4

Series A+ - 3

Series B+ - 3

Series C+ - 3

Company Stage	No. of companies
Founded	141
Funded	4
Series A+	3
Series B+	3
Series C+	3

Let us walk you through our Sectors and other offerings
Designed with precision for VCs, PE, IBs, Incubators, M&A, Innovation more

Recent Funding Rounds in Architects in San Francisco

Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Architects companies in San Francisco:

Company	Round Raised	Amount Raised	Funding Date	Investors
Redclaydesign	Seed	1201	-	Fresco Capital

See a more detailed list of funding rounds

Bessemer Venture Partners is the top investor in Architects companies in San Francisco based on number of companies invested.

Here are some top investors in Architects companies in San Francisco:

Investor	Location	Top Portfolio Companies
Bessemer Venture Partners	Redwood City (United States)	-
SV Angel	San Francisco (United States)	-
Team In Residence	San Francisco (United States)	-
First Republic Bank	San Francisco (United States)	-
PreIPO Capital	Shanghai (China)	-

See a more detailed list of investors

In the year 2025, till August 2025, 1 acquisition happened in Architects sector in San Francisco.

Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Architects sector in San Francisco:

Company	Acquisition Type	Acquisition Date	Acquirers
Borne-Consulting	Business Acquisition	Aug 25, 2025	Milrose Consultants
SB Architects	Business Acquisition	Jul 26, 2022	Egis

See a more detailed list of acquisitions

Acquisition trends in Architects sector in San Francisco

Here are the acquisition trends in Architects sector in San Francisco:

Total Number of Acquisitions

Year	No. of companies
2026	-
2025	1
2024	-
2023	-
2022	1
2021	-
2020	-
2019	-
2018	-
2017	-

Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Architects in San Francisco

Most number of Architects startups in San Francisco have been founded by alumni from University of California (Los Angeles), Stanford University and Harvard University.