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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
$3.2B
Avg Funding
$127.3M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Industries for Private Equity Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$26.8M
Asset Management2$270.5M
E-Commerce2$5.0M
Fashion1$50.0M
Art1$500.0M
Consulting1$6.0M
Renewable Energy1$21.5M
Cyber Security1$3.6M
Advertising1$300.0M
Communication Hardware1$26.9M

Private Equity Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York3$630.5M
London2$13.6M
Stockholm2$5.0M
Charlottesville1$50.0M
Helsinki1Undisclosed
Atlanta1$500.0M
Grafton1$6.0M
Millery1$21.5M
Morrisville1$26.9M
Miami1$100.0M

Recently Funded Private Equity Companies

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Charlottesville, United States
Fashion

RHOBACK polos, q-zips, performance hats, and dog bandanas are designed to keep up with your busy lifestyle.

$50.0M raised
Jun 2026
Helsinki, Finland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Silo.AI is a private AI lab developing AI-driven services for smart devices, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities.

Jun 2022
Atlanta, United States
Art

Shadowbox Studios operates as a state-of-the-art independent studio platform.

$500.0M raised
Jun 2022
Grafton, United States
Consulting

Continuus Technologies is enterprise data management & business intelligence services

$6.0M raised
Jun 2024
Millery, France
Renewable Energy

LANGA INTERNATIONAL is an independent energy producer that develops, builds and operates renewable energy facilities.

$21.5M raised
Jun 2024
London, United Kingdom
Cyber Security

Ohalo helps automate data governance for modern organizations

$3.6M raised
Jun 2024
New York, United States
Advertising

Madhive is a tech company engineered for modern TV advertising.

$300.0M raised
Jun 2023
Morrisville, United States
Communication Hardware

SmartSky Networks is the leading innovator for business aviation broadband connectivity and communication systems.

$26.9M raised
Jun 2022
Miami, United States
Asset Management

Insigneo is a leading international wealth management firm that empowers independent investment professionals

$100.0M raised
Jun 2022
San Diego, United States
Field Support

Maxwell Power is a renewable energy company that installs solar panels.

$750.0M raised
Jun 2026
Rome, Italy
Banking

BANCOMAT is an interbank network firm that acts as a gateway during financial transactions and manages withdrawal and payment circuits.

$81.4M raised
Jun 2024
Stockholm, Sweden
E-Commerce

Composable commerce API

$5.0M raised
Jun 2024
Santa Barbara, United States
Film

we bet on the story no one sees coming

$2.5M raised
Jun 2024
London, United Kingdom
Financial Services

Gridworks Partners is a development and investment platform.

$10.0M raised
Jun 2023
New York, United States
Energy

Dispatch Energy is a full-service, customer-focused distributed energy solution provider.

$160.0M raised
Jun 2025
Denver, United States
Analytics

Harper is an open source Node.js platform that unifies database, cache, application, and messaging layers into one in-memory process.

Jun 2024
New Hampshire, United States
Battery

Granite Source Power develops battery energy storage and renewable energy projects.

$40.0M raised
Jun 2023
San Francisco, United States
Gamification

Legionfarm connects gamers with professional players for in-game training and companionship.

Jun 2022
Vancouver, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Penny is an AI-based virtual assistant designed to scale direct sales businesses.

$26.8M raised
Jun 2022
Homewood, United States
Aerospace

Rural Private Equity Buyouts

$1.5M raised
Jun 2022
Melbourne, Australia
Fitness

Buddy Pet manufactures organic hemp seed products that produces nutrient-rich daily supplements to protect and nurture the pet's health.

$1.1M raised
Jun 2022
Stockholm, Sweden
E-Commerce

Briqpay provides solutions to enable and make business-to-business sales online more accessible.

Jun 2022
Milford, United States
Manufacturing

Talon Precision is a precision manufacturing company.

$75.0M raised
Jun 2026
New York, United States
Asset Management

Safehold-Brookfield Ground Lease JV is formed a joint venture with safehold and a Brookfield affiliate on a portfolio of ground leases.

$170.5M raised
Jun 2026
Fairfield, United States
Automotive

Quick Quack Car Wash is a retail company that provides car wash services.

$850.0M raised
Jun 2024
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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
$127.3M
Funded Last 12 Months
4
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Private Equity Funding

2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
5.Art
1 companies

Top Cities for Private Equity Startups

1.New York
3 companies
2.London
2 companies
3.Stockholm
2 companies
4.Charlottesville
1 companies
5.Helsinki
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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