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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
$3.4B
Avg Funding
$134.5M
Global Reach
11
countries

Top Industries for Private Equity Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Chemical2$245.0M
Legal1$30.0M
Consulting1$11.7M
Blockchain1$25.0M
Environmental Engineering1$45.0M
Agriculture1$100.0M
Cyber Security1$100.0M
Dental1$66.0M
Crowdfunding1Undisclosed
Carbon Capture1$400.0M

Private Equity Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Houston3$690.0M
Chicago2$170.0M
New York2$1.8B
Roma1$11.7M
Ljubljana1$25.0M
Vancouver1$100.0M
Vilnius1$100.0M
Austin1$66.0M
Milano1Undisclosed
Paris1$173.2M

Recently Funded Private Equity Companies

Export
Chicago, United States
Legal

Smokeball is a cloud-based legal practice management software that automatically records time and activity for its clients.

$30.0M raised
Sep 2021
Roma, Italy
Consulting

Ventive Group is a venture capitalist that provides personalized advice to support innovative startups and SMEs.

$11.7M raised
Sep 2025
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Blockchain

Fit&Beat creats a licencing model for personal trainers based on blockchain and utilising XR technology to transform the fitness industry.

$25.0M raised
Sep 2022
Houston, United States
Environmental Engineering

Magna Imperio Systems is a national and international water technology company.

$45.0M raised
Sep 2022
Houston, United States
Chemical

Easton Energy provides transportation, storage, and processing options for natural gas liquids, refined products, and petrochemicals.

$245.0M raised
Sep 2021
Vancouver, Canada
Agriculture

Semios is an all-in-one crop management platform for tree fruit, nuts, and vines.

$100.0M raised
Sep 2021
Vilnius, Lithuania
Cyber Security

Nord Security operates as an internet privacy and security provider for individuals and businesses.

$100.0M raised
Sep 2023
Austin, United States
Dental

We connect individual members with affordable care and we give care providers the support they need to turn patients into loyal members.

$66.0M raised
Sep 2021
Milano, Italy
Crowdfunding

Recrowd is a crowd funding platform.

Sep 2021
Houston, United States
Carbon Capture

Trace Midstream focuses on the development of carbon capture and sequestration projects.

$400.0M raised
Sep 2022
Paris, France
Real Estate

Lockall offers security and access management solutions for the real estate industry.

$173.2M raised
Sep 2024
Lincoln, United States
Chemical

Monolith is a chemical and energy company producing low-emission carbon black and hydrogen.

Sep 2024
Berlin, Germany
Venture Capital

Extantia is a VC fund investing in breakthrough climate technologies, in search of the next "Gigacorn".

$10.6M raised
Sep 2023
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

EdSights helps universities engage and retain their students.

$80.0M raised
Sep 2025
Toronto, Canada
Mining

Kinterra Capital is a private equity firm focused on investing in the critical metals required to advance the energy transition.

$80.0M raised
Sep 2025
Brisbane, Australia
Fitness

VALD provides innovative human measurement technology to elite sporting teams, clinics, universities, hospitals and defence departments

Sep 2024
Chicago, United States
Health Care

Zing Health offers Medicare advantage plans that enhances healthcare access and include supplemental benefits.

$140.0M raised
Sep 2024
Lausanne, Switzerland
Analytics

Akselos is a developer of digital twin technology designed to protect critical infrastructures.

Sep 2025
Osprey, United States
Billing

StrataPT is a fully integrated billing & EMR Solution for outpatient PT & OT practices.

$25.0M raised
Sep 2024
New York, United States
Battery

D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments is a developer leading renewable energy company

$1.7B raised
Sep 2024
Raleigh, United States
Clinical Trials

Humaneva is a healthacare research company that offers reliable clinical research data that empowers the medical community.

$50.0M raised
Sep 2024
London, United Kingdom
E-Commerce

The trusted destination in luxury re-sale

$1.2M raised
Sep 2022
Fayetteville, United States
Crowdsourcing

Field Agent is a provider of enterprise services that offers mobile research and retail data collection.

Sep 2024
Atlanta, United States
Scheduling

Spa Space is a membership-based booking and scheduling software system that serves Spa Professionals, Clients, and Facilities.

$10.0M raised
Sep 2022
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Electrical Distribution

Zola Electric provides customers with in-depth reporting on system statuses, and performance and analysis of power consumption behavior.

$45.0M raised
Sep 2021
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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
$134.5M
Funded Last 12 Months
4
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Private Equity Funding

2 companies
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Private Equity Startups

1.Houston
3 companies
2.Chicago
2 companies
3.New York
2 companies
4.Roma
1 companies
5.Ljubljana
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 chemical 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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