The San Francisco Startup Ecosystem Guide

San Francisco remains the worlds top startup hub. Heres your guide.

Why San Francisco?

Access to Capital

• Most VCs are headquartered here
• 40%+ of all US venture funding
• Dense angel investor community

Talent Pool

• Top engineering talent
• Experienced startup operators
• Stanford, Berkeley nearby

Network Effects

• Everyone knows everyone
• Easy to get warm intros
• Strong founder community

Finding Investors in SF

By Industry

• SF AI Investors
• SF SaaS Investors
• SF Fintech Investors
• SF Healthcare Investors
• SF Consumer Investors

By Stage

• SF Seed Investors
• SF Series A Investors

Nearby Cities

• Palo Alto Investors
• Menlo Park Investors
• San Jose Investors

Top SF Accelerators

• Y Combinator (Mountain View)

• 500 Startups

• Plug and Play

• Alchemist Accelerator

SF Startup Events

• TechCrunch Disrupt
• Demo Day events
• Industry meetups
• Founder dinners

Cost Considerations

• Office space: $60-$80/sqft
• Engineering salaries: $150K-$250K
• Expensive city for bootstrapping

Conclusion

San Francisco offers unmatched access to capital and talent. Find SF investors on AngelBacked.