StartupHQ is a San Francisco real estate company founded in 2011 by Steve Weir and Bardia Housman. It owns and operates a portfolio of office buildings primarily in the SoMa neighborhood's Second Street corridor, serving ambitious tech startups with dedicated office leases ranging from single offices to full floors. The company emphasizes customer-centric service, hosting events, mixers, and networking opportunities tailored to founders, distinguishing its model from traditional flexible coworking providers.
StartupHQ has capitalized on market downturns by acquiring high-quality properties at significant discounts, including former WeWork locations. Notable transactions include the 2023 purchase of 156 Second Street for approximately $6 million and the late 2025 acquisition of 140 Second Street for $13.9 million in a foreclosure sale, consolidating a contiguous block of three buildings. Its tenants have included early-stage companies such as Airbnb, Lyft, and numerous Y Combinator-backed firms, with spaces designed to support growth, funding, and partnerships in the SF tech ecosystem.
