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Recently Funded Private Equity Startups

Private Equity companies represent a specific stage in the startup funding lifecycle, each with unique characteristics and growth opportunities.

Explore 1,174 recently funded private equity companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: August 2026
Total Companies
1,174
Total Funding
$3.1B
Avg Funding
$125.1M
Global Reach
11
countries

Top Industries for Private Equity Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$205.4M
Cloud Computing2$250.0M
E-Commerce1$3.1M
Service Industry1$7.9M
Blockchain1$10.0M
Manufacturing1$6.1M
Food and Beverage1$55.0M
Clean Energy1Undisclosed
Electrical Distribution1$300.0M
Agriculture1$49.4M

Private Equity Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
London2$61.1M
Waterloo2$250.0M
Rio De Janeiro1$3.1M
San Sebastian1$7.9M
Paris1$10.0M
Eindhoven1Undisclosed
Houston1$300.0M
Bristol1$49.4M
Alexandria1Undisclosed
East Hartford1$150.0M

Recently Funded Private Equity Companies

Export
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
E-Commerce

Clique Retire is a network company specializing in the operation of e-boxes (smart lockers) networks that offer logistics solutions.

$3.1M raised
Jul 2022
San Sebastian, Spain
Service Industry

cimico is a biotechnological wastewater treatment solution for both urban and industrial contexts.

$7.9M raised
Jul 2023
Paris, France
Blockchain

Kalima Blockchain is an IoT and data-focused delegated proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain.

$10.0M raised
Jul 2023
London, United Kingdom
Manufacturing

Brompton Technology is dedicated to the design and manufacture of state of the art, innovative video processing products.

$6.1M raised
Jul 2022
London, United Kingdom
Food and Beverage

Poolhouse is an innovative, tech-enabled entertainment firm that aims to revolutionize the conventional game of pool.

$55.0M raised
Jul 2026
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Clean Energy

EIT InnoEnergy is an environmental services company that provides catalysing and accelerating energy transitions.

Jul 2024
Houston, United States
Electrical Distribution

Cloverleaf Infrastructure develops clean-powered, ready-to-build sites for large electric customers.

$300.0M raised
Jul 2024
Bristol, United Kingdom
Agriculture

We’re turning food production on its head to make way better food, that doesn’t cost the earth.

$49.4M raised
Jul 2024
Alexandria, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Bluesight is a medication intelligence company that utilizes AI and machine learning to reduce risks and solve supply chain inefficiencies.

Jul 2023
East Hartford, United States
Energy

HyAxiom is an energy solutions company that provides clean, continuous-duty stationary fuel cell energy systems.

$150.0M raised
Jul 2023
New Orleans, United States
Property Management

Key Real Estate Company specialises in real estate development, acquisition, redevelopment, asset management, and property management.

$400.0M raised
Jul 2023
Lisboa, Portugal
Information Services

NextBitt is a software company focused on all areas of Asset Management.

$5.0M raised
Jul 2022
Minneapolis, United States
Consumer Goods

Inspectorio is the leading AI-powered supply chain platform, optimizing performance, resilience, and intelligence.

$50.0M raised
Jul 2026
Pleasanton, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Tekion is the first cloud-native platform for automotive retail, powered by Tekion AI.

$200.0M raised
Jul 2024
Iver, United Kingdom
Electric Vehicle

GridServe is a renewable Energy for critical power infrastructure applications.

$133.9M raised
Jul 2025
Melbourne, Australia
Computer

HammerTech is construction's collaborative performance & productivity platform, ensuring operational efficiency, quality, and safety.

$70.0M raised
Jul 2024
Kent, United States
Health Care

Lakefield Veterinary Group is a veterinary company that specializes in preserving the independence and local legacy for veterinarians.

$105.0M raised
Jul 2024
Peachtree City, United States

LIHC Employees Credit Union is an financial institution.

$214.1M raised
Jul 2024
Sarasota, United States
Marketing

Broadlume is a vertical SaaS platform that serves the flooring sector.

$72.0M raised
Jul 2021
Waterloo, Canada
Cloud Computing

Auvik is cloud-based network management.

$250.0M raised
Jul 2021
Waterloo, Canada
Cloud Computing

TitanFile develops a cloud based enterprise file sharing solution that enables professionals to exchange files.

Jul 2025
Barcelona, Spain
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Badi is an online platform that facilitates room rentals, enabling users to both publish and find available spaces.

$5.4M raised
Jul 2026
Istanbul, Turkey
Beauty

Joseph Shining is a Turkish-American multinational retailer of personal care and beauty products.

$250K raised
Jul 2024
Brno, Czech Republic
Agentic AI

Kontent.ai provides a headless CMS platform for managing digital content across websites, apps, and digital channels.

$39.1M raised
Jul 2022
Raleigh, United States
Accounting

insightsoftware is the most comprehensive provider of solutions for the Office of the CFO.

$1.0B raised
Jul 2021
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What is Private Equity Funding?

Private Equity represents a specific stage in the venture capital funding lifecycle. Companies at this stage have unique characteristics that define their growth trajectory and investment requirements.

Typical Funding Range

Varies

The actual amount varies based on market conditions, company traction, and investor appetite.

What It's Used For

Capital raised at this stage is typically used to accelerate growth, expand the team, develop the product, and increase market presence.

Who Invests at the Private Equity Stage?

Investors at this stage include a mix of venture capital firms, angel investors, and institutional investors, depending on the size and maturity of the company.

Key Metrics Investors Evaluate

Key metrics vary by stage but generally include revenue growth, user acquisition, market size, team strength, and operational efficiency.

Private Equity Funding Trends

Based on 1,174 private equity companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$125.1M
Funded Last 12 Months
3
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Private Equity Funding

2 companies
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Private Equity Startups

1.London
2 companies
2.Waterloo
2 companies
3.Rio De Janeiro
1 companies
4.San Sebastian
1 companies
5.Paris
1 companies

How to Find Private Equity Startups

Finding companies that have recently raised private equity funding is valuable for sales teams, investors, recruiters, and service providers. Private Equity startups are actively spending their newly raised capital on tools, talent, and services, making them ideal prospects. VCBacked tracks 1,174 private equity companies with verified founder contact information, updated regularly as new rounds are announced.

You can narrow your search by filtering companies by industry vertical, city or region, or by exploring specific combinations such as Private Equity artificial intelligence (ai) companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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