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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
$3.3B
Avg Funding
$132.5M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Industries for Private Equity Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Automotive2$60.0M
Energy2$389.5M
Civil Engineering1$25.0M
CMS1$40.0M
Chemical1$22.0M
Advertising1$255.1M
Enterprise Software1$43.0M
Debt Collections1$59.7M
Accounting1$60.0M
E-Commerce1$95.0M

Private Equity Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Mateo2$43.0M
London2$47.5M
Atlanta1$60.0M
Crum Lynne1$25.0M
Mullica Hill1$40.0M
North Sydney1$328.5M
Bergen1$22.0M
Madrid1$255.1M
San Francisco1$61.0M
Groningen1$59.7M

Recently Funded Private Equity Companies

Export
Atlanta, United States
Automotive

Main Street Auto is committed to providing local auto repair shops that have long been a cornerstone of communities.

$60.0M raised
Jul 2025
Crum Lynne, United States
Civil Engineering

AeroAggregates produces ultra-lightweight aggregates from recycled glass.

$25.0M raised
Jul 2022
Mullica Hill, United States
CMS

Fexa is a facilities mgmnt /CMMS SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) solution that is easy to use, smart, and uniquely highly flexible.

$40.0M raised
Jul 2022
North Sydney, Australia
Energy

CleanPeak Energy offers clean energy solutions for commercial and industrial sectors, focusing on sustainability.

$328.5M raised
Jul 2025
Bergen, Norway
Chemical

Fuella is a pure-play developer of large-scale green hydrogen projects.

$22.0M raised
Jul 2023
Madrid, Spain
Advertising

Seedtag is a global AdTech company specializing in AI-powered neuro-contextual advertising solutions.

$255.1M raised
Jul 2022
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
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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
$132.5M
Funded Last 12 Months
2
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Private Equity Funding

2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
4.CMS
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Private Equity Startups

1.San Mateo
2 companies
2.London
2 companies
3.Atlanta
1 companies
4.Crum Lynne
1 companies
5.Mullica Hill
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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