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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
$1.8B
Avg Funding
$70.8M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Industries for Private Equity Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Automotive3$195.8M
Health Care2$250.0M
Banking1$67.0M
Pet1$175.0M
Insurance1$125.0M
Consumer1$8.6M
Commercial Insurance1$43.0M
Energy Management1$94.8M
Animal Feed1$3.2M
Aerospace1$200.0M

Private Equity Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Paris3$268.5M
Edinburgh2$24.4M
Chicago1$50.0M
Tokyo1$6.2M
St. Petersburg1$67.0M
Dublin1$175.0M
Austin1$125.0M
Balmain1$8.6M
Ellendale1$43.0M
Southfield1$75.0M

Recently Funded Private Equity Companies

Export
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
Ellendale, United States
Commercial Insurance

RTA's purpose is to deliver what matters through authentic connections and relentless accountability.

$43.0M raised
Jun 2023
Paris, France
Energy Management

Smart Energies develops, finances, builds, and operates renewable energy projects.

$94.8M raised
Jun 2024
Southfield, United States
Automotive

Aludyne is a manufacturing company that supplies automotive components and lightweight products to industries.

$75.0M raised
Jun 2023
Pearl River, United States
Health Care

RK Pharma develops and manufactures generic pharmaceutical products.

$200.0M raised
Jun 2023
Barcelona, Spain
Animal Feed

Dogfy Diet provides homemade dog food products in chicken, turkey, salmon, and ox with custom portions and personalized plans services.

$3.2M raised
Jun 2022
Los Angeles, United States
Aerospace

Apex designs and manufactures satellite buses tailored for various space missions.

$200.0M raised
Jun 2026
Paris, France
Agriculture

InnovaFeed is a biotech company that produces insect-based protein for the feed industry.

$59.2M raised
Jun 2026
Melbourne, Australia
Compliance

Uptick is a leading provider of asset maintenance software for field servicing companies.

Jun 2025
Paris, France
Automotive

Knave provides pay-per-use mobility solutions, managing white-label rental programs for consumers.

$114.5M raised
Jun 2025
Jersey City, United States
Agentic AI

ThreatModeler is an AI-powered threat modeling platform that automates cybersecurity risk analysis.

$60.0M raised
Jun 2024
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Cyber Security

Quorum Cyber is a new breed of cyber services and data intelligence.

Jun 2024
Columbia, United States
Biotechnology

Elemental Enzymes specializes in producing enzymes that are specifically designed for survival and activity in harsh conditions.

Jun 2023
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
CleanTech

Spotless Water is offers a network of self-service, pure-water filling stations that’s available 24/7.

$8.6M raised
Jun 2026
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Food and Beverage

Ardgowan Distillery offers Wine and spirits.

$24.4M raised
Jun 2026
New York, United States
E-Commerce

Fever is a live-entertainment discovery tech platform that enables users to discover and book various events, experiences, and attractions.

$100.0M raised
Jun 2025
Denver, United States
Commercial Real Estate

Speed Bay provides shallow bay industrial real estate, offering flexible warehouse and office spaces with technology-enabled lease and park.

$350.0M raised
Jun 2026
Adelaide, Australia

QuantX Labs is developing a suite of precision timing and quantum sensor products to enhance communications.

$5.0M raised
Jun 2026
Newport, United States
Mobile

Dockwa is a unified marina reservation platform that connects boaters and 
marinas for all of their reservation needs.

Jun 2026
Montreal, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Evovest is an investment company that specializes in the fields of asset management, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Jun 2026
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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
$70.8M
Funded Last 12 Months
10
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Private Equity Funding

3 companies
2 companies
1 companies
4.Pet
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Private Equity Startups

1.Paris
3 companies
2.Edinburgh
2 companies
3.Chicago
1 companies
4.Tokyo
1 companies
5.St. Petersburg
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 automotive companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

For a broader view of the startup funding landscape, explore all funding stages or browse companies by our full company directory. Whether you are looking for early-stage startups to invest in or growth-stage companies to sell to, VCBacked provides the data you need to identify and connect with the right companies.

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