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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
$136.4M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Industries for Private Equity Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Energy3$328.2M
Enterprise Software1$43.0M
Debt Collections1$59.7M
Accounting1$60.0M
E-Commerce1$95.0M
AI Infrastructure1$835.0M
Railroad1$100.0M
Financial Services1$935.0M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1Undisclosed
Automotive1Undisclosed

Private Equity Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Mateo2$43.0M
London2$47.5M
San Francisco1$61.0M
Groningen1$59.7M
Ottawa1$60.0M
Boston1$95.0M
Saint Laurent1$835.0M
Evanston1$100.0M
Hamilton1$935.0M
Paris1Undisclosed

Recently Funded Private Equity Companies

Export
San Francisco, United States
Energy

Idemitsu Renewables is a renewable energy business of Idemitsu Kosan.

$61.0M raised
Jul 2022
San Mateo, United States
Enterprise Software

AI-powered PRM and channel program automation platform helping B2B teams scale partner revenue. Formerly Allbound & Channel Mechanics.

$43.0M raised
Jul 2022
Groningen, The Netherlands
Debt Collections

Payt is a cloud software company for debtor management and collection.

$59.7M raised
Jul 2024
Ottawa, Canada
Accounting

MindBridge is a financial risk discovery and anomaly detection platform that identifies and analyzes risks across broad financial datasets.

$60.0M raised
Jul 2023
Boston, United States
E-Commerce

AppHub is a growing family of software solutions for e-commerce merchants.

$95.0M raised
Jul 2023
Saint Laurent, Canada
AI Infrastructure

5C is a data center that provides AI digital infrastructure, HPC systems, and scalable compute solutions for enterprises.

$835.0M raised
Jul 2025
Evanston, United States
Railroad

160 Driving Academy is the largest truck driving institution.

$100.0M raised
Jul 2024
Hamilton, Bermuda
Financial Services

Martello Re is a reinsurer that offers reinsurance to life insurers and support in asset-intensive life insurance and annuity businesses.

$935.0M raised
Jul 2024
Paris, France
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

LumApps is an employee hub that provides a social, mobile, and smart intranet to connect and engage all employees in a central hub.

Jul 2025
Phoenix, United States
Automotive

Fullbay offers fleet maintenance and management software to automate the operations of heavy-duty repair shops.

Jul 2024
Pessac, France
Brand Marketing

QWHI is a trusted and industry-leading IT services provider, offering a comprehensive range of IT solutions.

$240K raised
Jul 2022
Frederick, United States
Content

MeetingPlay - The mobile event app to connect your attendees

$7.0M raised
Jul 2021
London, United Kingdom
Gaming

exceL eSports is a gaming organisation serving global.

$23.7M raised
Jul 2021
London, United Kingdom
Digital Entertainment

EXCEL ESPORTS is a competitive gaming culture brand that uses its platform to have a positive impact on the gaming and esports community.

$23.7M raised
Jul 2021
Santa Luzia, Brazil
Funerals

Grupo Zelo specializes in offering funeral planning services including cremation, ornamentation, thanatopraxy, and ballots.

$39.5M raised
Jul 2021
Alameda, United States
Battery

Sila is a battery materials company that manufactures energy-density lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.

$300.0M raised
Jul 2026
San Mateo, United States
Information Services

FactorLab exists as a place to imagine, design, build and implement innovative technology solutions.

Jul 2026
Columbus, United States
Cloud Computing

FMX enables facilities managers to more efficiently and effectively track work orders, schedule resources, and plan maintenance.

Jul 2025
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
File Sharing

Rodeo is a software company that develops an easy-to-use, clean, and agile project admin tool.

Jul 2022
Arzignano, Italy
Civil Engineering

Franchetti provides software development and engineering design for the predictive maintenance of bridges and viaducts.

$6.5M raised
Jul 2024
Debrecen, Hungary
Health Care

GEMIL PHARMA develops and markets OTC and dietary supplement brands.

$2.3M raised
Jul 2021
Georgetown, United States
Dental

Smile Doctors is an orthodontics that focuses on dental service organizations.

$550.0M raised
Jul 2023
Lisbon, Portugal
Energy

Rega Energy is a renewable energy firm that employs biomethane and green hydrogen to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy.

$67.2M raised
Jul 2023
San Antonio, United States
Energy

Vecino Energy Partners is a growth-oriented energy infrastructure company.

$200.0M raised
Jul 2022
New York, United States
Alternative Protein

OWYN plant-based protein drinks are made for people who wish to live a clean, inspired and transparent lifestyle.

Jul 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
$136.4M
Funded Last 12 Months
2
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Private Equity Funding

3 companies
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Private Equity Startups

1.San Mateo
2 companies
2.London
2 companies
3.San Francisco
1 companies
4.Groningen
1 companies
5.Ottawa
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.

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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