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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 1,180 recently funded private equity companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: September 2026
Total Companies
1,180
Total Funding
$3.2B
Avg Funding
$127.1M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Industries for Private Equity Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Cloud Computing2$250.0M
Energy2$12.0M
Asset Management2$820.0M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1$5.4M
Beauty1$250K
Agentic AI1$39.1M
Accounting1$1.0B
Education1Undisclosed
Blockchain1$70.0M
Cloud Data Services1Undisclosed

Private Equity Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Waterloo2$250.0M
San Francisco2$112.0M
Dallas2$450.0M
New York2$820.0M
Barcelona1$5.4M
Istanbul1$250K
Brno1$39.1M
Raleigh1$1.0B
Ridgeland1Undisclosed
Palo Alto1$70.0M

Recently Funded Private Equity Companies

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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
Ridgeland, United States
Education

SchoolStatus is the first unified platform that brings K–12 families, educators, and administrators together to improve student outcomes.

Jul 2021
Palo Alto, United States
Blockchain

Boba Network is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) and next-generation Ethereum Layer-2 Optimistic Rollup scaling solution.

$70.0M raised
Jul 2025
Lehi, United States
Cloud Data Services

Kuali creates modular, cloud-based, open source higher ed software that’s beautifully designed and easy to use.

Jul 2025
Evansville, United States
Energy

Mesa Natural Gas Solutions is a power solutions company

Jul 2025
Indianapolis, United States
Developer Platform

Aptean provides enterprise software solutions to the process manufacturing, distribution, and financial services industries.

Jul 2024
Evanston, United States
Association

Right At School provides meaningful before and afterschool programs.

Jul 2023
Atlanta, United States
Information Technology

SpendHQ is a software development company that expertise in enterprise spend intelligence and procurement performance management solutions.

$65.0M raised
Jul 2022
San Francisco, United States
Energy

Proof Energy is revolutionizing renewable power generation using existing fuels.

$12.0M raised
Jul 2022
Austin, United States
Consumer Goods

Foundry Brands is a platform that supports and acquires online brands.

$100.0M raised
Jul 2021
Grenoble, France
Electronics

eLichens is a technology startup that provides services and sensing solutions for hyper-local air quality.

$10.0M raised
Jul 2022
Manchester, United Kingdom
Internet

Telcom is an internet service provider that offers broadband and VoIP solutions.

$86.7M raised
Jul 2021
Dallas, United States
Logistics

Emergent Cold was formed with a vision of building a temperature-controlled storage network.

$450.0M raised
Jul 2021
Nashville, United States
Commercial

Velocity Risk Underwriters provides E&S specialty property insurance solutions.

$119.4M raised
Jul 2023
Dallas, United States
Cyber Security

Zyston, a new company providing strategic information security advisory services

Jul 2023
New York, United States
Asset Management

Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners invests in infrastructure assets with stable cash flows, inflation linkage, and high barriers to entry.

Jul 2023
Addison, United States
Advice

Global Construction Project Management

$50.0M raised
Jul 2023
New York, United States
Asset Management

iCapital streamlines financial operations for alternative investments, structured products, and annuities.

$820.0M raised
Jul 2025
San Francisco, United States
Sustainability

Upwell Water provides capital to ensure a sustainable water future.

$100.0M raised
Jul 2024
Tampa, United States
Finance

Trash-Butler is a financial services company that specializes in waste management, multi-family, valet trash, and trash removal.

Jul 2023
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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 1,180 private equity companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$127.1M
Funded Last 12 Months
1
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Private Equity Funding

2 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Private Equity Startups

1.Waterloo
2 companies
2.San Francisco
2 companies
3.Dallas
2 companies
4.New York
2 companies
5.Barcelona
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 1,180 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 cloud computing companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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