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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
$2.3B
Avg Funding
$92.6M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Private Equity Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Energy2$12.0M
Asset Management2$820.0M
Education1Undisclosed
Blockchain1$70.0M
Cloud Data Services1Undisclosed
Developer Platform1Undisclosed
Association1Undisclosed
Information Technology1$65.0M
Consumer Goods1$100.0M
Electronics1$10.0M

Private Equity Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco2$112.0M
Austin2$225.0M
Dallas2$450.0M
New York2$820.0M
Ridgeland1Undisclosed
Palo Alto1$70.0M
Lehi1Undisclosed
Evansville1Undisclosed
Indianapolis1Undisclosed
Evanston1Undisclosed

Recently Funded Private Equity Companies

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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
Chicago, United States
Health Care

DxTx Pain and Spine provides clinical care services.

$50.0M raised
Jul 2023
Tokyo, Japan
Automotive

Tier IV creates technology-enabled driving software for the automotive industry that develops intelligent vehicles.

$6.2M raised
Jun 2026
St. Petersburg, United States
Banking

Climate First Bank is a values-based community bank that provides a full range of traditional banking products.

$67.0M raised
Jun 2026
Dublin, Ireland
Pet

Felix Pharmaceuticals goal is to provide companion pets with high-quality, reasonably priced bio-equivalent generics.

$175.0M raised
Jun 2025
Austin, United States
Insurance

Incline is a premier insurance program market services firm that focuses on underwriting, claims, and enterprise risk.

$125.0M raised
Jun 2023
Balmain, Australia
Consumer

HUBBED operates collection points for parcel pick up and drop off (PUDO)

$8.6M raised
Jun 2022
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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
$92.6M
Funded Last 12 Months
2
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Private Equity Funding

2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Private Equity Startups

1.San Francisco
2 companies
2.Austin
2 companies
3.Dallas
2 companies
4.New York
2 companies
5.Ridgeland
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 energy companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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