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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
$1.4B
Avg Funding
$54.9M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Industries for Private Equity Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
E-Learning4$220.0M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$253.2M
Aerospace2Undisclosed
Big Data1$23.0M
Banking1$170.2M
Life Science1$1.2M
Finance1Undisclosed
Human Resources1Undisclosed
Commercial1$20.0M
Communities1$20.7M

Private Equity Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
London6$543.2M
Madrid2$170.2M
Atlanta2$170.0M
Montrouge2Undisclosed
San Mateo1$23.0M
Sydney1$25.0M
Zug1$1.2M
Columbus1Undisclosed
Los Angeles1Undisclosed
Stockholm1$20.7M

Recently Funded Private Equity Companies

Export
San Mateo, United States
Big Data

Cloudian is a file and object storage company that provides hybrid cloud data management software.

$23.0M raised
Jun 2024
Sydney, Australia
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Canva is an online design and visual communication platform that provides design tools for non-designers.

$25.0M raised
Jun 2026
Madrid, Spain
Banking

BCC is a provider of banking and financial services.

$170.2M raised
Jun 2026
Zug, Switzerland
Life Science

compliag is providing agile solutions for regulated industries

$1.2M raised
Jun 2026
Columbus, United States
Finance

Matic is a digital P&C insurance marketplace built for partners to simplify the insurance buying process.

Jun 2026
Los Angeles, United States
Human Resources

Haystack is an employee experience platform that connects the company's communication, knowledge, and people to a single platform.

Jun 2025
Atlanta, United States
Commercial

NPHub automates the clinical rotation process required for nurse practitioners students to graduate.

$20.0M raised
Jun 2025
Stockholm, Sweden
Communities

Sportway is an online network that enables young athletes to meet and share experiences.

$20.7M raised
Jun 2026
Chicago, United States
Manufacturing

Dude Products offers Dude Wipes, a brand of moist male tissues to combat stank.

Jun 2025
London, United Kingdom
E-Learning

BibliU provides colleges and universities with digital content management, automation, and an analytics platform.

$55.0M raised
Jun 2026
London, United Kingdom
E-Learning

BibliU provides colleges and universities with digital content management, automation, and an analytics platform.

$55.0M raised
Jun 2026
London, United Kingdom
E-Learning

BibliU provides colleges and universities with digital content management, automation, and an analytics platform.

$55.0M raised
Jun 2026
London, United Kingdom
E-Learning

BibliU provides colleges and universities with digital content management, automation, and an analytics platform.

$55.0M raised
Jun 2026
Washington, United States
Real Estate

Cove is a commercial property management platform integrating building operations, tenant experience, and workflow automation tools

Jun 2025
London, United Kingdom

Rezonate Music Rights is revolutionizing the relationship.

$150.0M raised
Jun 2025
Madrid, Spain
Geospatial

Xcalibur is a natural resource mapping services company for the airborne and geophysics industries.

Jun 2026
Atlanta, United States
Analytics

Accelerant is a data-driven, technology provides insurtech underwriters with risk exchange, data analytics.

$150.0M raised
Jun 2023
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Gearset is a Salesforce DevOps platform for faster deployments, backups, testing, and releases.

$55.0M raised
Jun 2022
New York, United States
Biomass Energy

Viridi Energy is a renewable natural gas platform.

$320.0M raised
Jun 2022
Humanes De Madrid, Spain
Education

GGTech Entertainment is a technology company with projects related to the esports, video games, and education sector.

$12.4M raised
Jun 2023
Paris, France
Content Marketing

ePressPack is Multimedia communication solutions

$7.5M raised
Jun 2024
West Hollywood, United States
Media and Entertainment

Digital content studio merging Hollywood filmmakers with the most engaged social channels.

$25.0M raised
Jun 2026
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Behavox is an AI-driven platform that enables you to aggregate, analyze, and act on your entire organization’s data.

$173.2M raised
Jun 2026
Montrouge, France
Aerospace

CERBAIR develops a real-time anti-drone platform airspace surveillance technology against rogue drones.

Jun 2026
Montrouge, France
Aerospace

CERBAIR develops a real-time anti-drone platform airspace surveillance technology against rogue drones.

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
$54.9M
Funded Last 12 Months
14
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Private Equity Funding

4 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Private Equity Startups

1.London
6 companies
2.Madrid
2 companies
3.Atlanta
2 companies
4.Montrouge
2 companies
5.San Mateo
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 e-learning companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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