Top IPO companies in San Francisco

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Upwork· San Francisco, California, United States
Upwork is the world’s work marketplace that connects businesses with independent talent from across the globe. We serve everyone from one-person startups to large, Fortune 100 enterprises with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential. Our talent community on Upwork encompasses more than 10,000 skills in categories including website & app development, creative & design, customer support, finance & accounting, consulting, and operations.
- Post-IPO debt
- 177.7k employees
- Founded 2015
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Uber· San Francisco, California, United States
We are Uber. The go-getters. The kind of people who are relentless about our mission to help people go anywhere and get anything and earn their way. Movement is what we power. It’s our lifeblood. It runs through our veins. It’s what gets us out of bed each morning. It pushes us to constantly reimagine how we can move better. For you. For all the places you want to go. For all the things you want to get. For all the ways you want to earn. Across the entire world. In real time. At the incredible speed of now.The idea for Uber was born on a snowy night in Paris in 2008, and ever since then our DNA of reimagination and reinvention carries on. We’ve grown into a global platform powering flexible earnings and the movement of people and things in ever expanding ways. We’ve gone from connecting rides on 4 wheels to 2 wheels to 18-wheel freight deliveries. From takeout meals to daily essentials to prescription drugs to just about anything you need at any time and earning your way. From drivers with background checks to real-time verification, safety is a top priority every single day. At Uber, the pursuit of reimagination is never finished, never stops, and is always just beginning.
- Post-IPO debt
- 164.9k employees
- Founded 2009
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Salesforce· San Francisco, California, United States
We're the #1 AI CRM—where humans with agents drive customer success together with AI, data, and Customer 360 apps on one platform.Privacy Statement: http://www.salesforce.com/company/privacy/
- Post-IPO debt
- 88.9k employees
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DoorDash· San Francisco, California, United States
At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly and always learn and reiterate to support merchants, Dashers and the communities we serve. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods. DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. Our leaders seek the truth and welcome big, hairy, audacious questions. We are grounded in our company values, and we make intentional decisions that are both logical and display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to Merchants to Customers.
- Post-IPO debt
- 82.4k employees
- Founded 2013
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Gap Inc.· San Francisco, California, United States
Gap Inc., a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America. Its Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands offer clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products for men, women and children. Since 1969, Gap Inc. has created products and experiences that shape culture, while doing right by employees, communities and the planet. Gap Inc. products are available worldwide through company-operated stores, franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. Fiscal year 2023 net sales were $14.9 billion. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.
- Post-IPO debt
- 72.4k employees
- Founded 1969

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Airbnb· San Francisco, California, United States
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays, experiences and services that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.
- Post-IPO debt
- 72.2k employees
- Founded 2007
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Lyft· San Francisco, California, United States
Whether it’s an everyday commute or a journey that changes everything, Lyft is driven by our purpose: to serve and connect. In 2012, Lyft was founded as one of the first ridesharing communities in the United States. Now, millions of drivers have chosen to earn on billions of rides. Lyft offers rideshare, bikes, and scooters all in one app — for a more connected world, with transportation for everyone.
- Post-IPO debt
- 28.5k employees
- Founded 2012
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Globant· San Francisco, California, United States
At Globant, we create the digitally-native products that people love. We bridge the gap between businesses and consumers through technology and creativity, leveraging our experience as an AI powerhouse. We dare to digitally transform organizations and strive to delight their customers.- We have more than 30,000 employees and are present in 33 countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.- We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report.- We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.- We were featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.- We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.For more information, visit https://bit.ly/globant_comFollow us:http://www.twitter.com/globanthttp://www.youtube.com/Globanthttp://www.facebook.com/Globanthttps://instagram.com/Globanthttps://www.tiktok.com/@globant
- post ipo secondary
- 28.1k employees
- Founded 2003
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Levi Strauss & Co.· San Francisco, California, United States
You’re an original. So are we. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. We just might be the original startup. Our brands — Levi’s®, Beyond Yoga® and Levi Strauss Signature — stand for freedom and self-expression around the world. And for more than 170 years, we’ve used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. There’s plenty of room to make your mark here. We employ more than 15,000 people around the world, and this is a place where everyone contributes to the conversation. Levi Strauss & Co. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Post-IPO debt
- 17.9k employees
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Autodesk· San Francisco, California, United States
Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. Our technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, and media and entertainment. We empower innovators everywhere to solve challenges, big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products and more mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software helps our customers design and make a better world for all.Over 100 million people use Autodesk software, like AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, 3ds Max, Fusion 360, SketchBook, and more, to unlock their creativity and solve important design, business, and environmental challenges. Our software runs on both personal computers and mobile devices. It taps the infinite computing power of the cloud to help teams around the world collaborate, design, simulate, and fabricate their ideas in 3D.We provide exceptional compensation and benefit packages, and we’d love for you to join us. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. To see our culture in action, check out #AutodeskLife.We are headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and have over 10,000 employees worldwide.
- Post-IPO debt
- 15.4k employees
- Founded 1982

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