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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 1,153 recently funded private equity companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: July 2026
Total Companies
1,153
Total Funding
$2.0B
Avg Funding
$78.2M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Industries for Private Equity Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Automotive2$34.1M
Advertising2$114.5M
Energy2$554.0M
Computer2$161.5M
Consumer1$232.0M
Communications Infrastructure1$200.0M
Dental1$7.5M
Clinical Trials1$29.0M
Credit Cards1$30.2M
Accounting1$12.9M

Private Equity Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York3$350.0M
London2$43.1M
Sofia1$34.1M
San Francisco1$232.0M
Minneapolis1$200.0M
Richmond1$7.5M
Amsterdam1$29.0M
Madrid1$114.5M
Fern Down1$2.4M
Richardson1$5.5M

Recently Funded Private Equity Companies

Export
Sofia, Bulgaria
Automotive

Spark is a car-sharing service provider company that allows users to rent electric vehicles through mobile phones.

$34.1M raised
Jan 2022
San Francisco, United States
Consumer

Instacart is an online grocery platform that offers same-day delivery and pickup services for retailers and consumers.

$232.0M raised
Nov 2021
Minneapolis, United States
Communications Infrastructure

When I Work is an employee scheduling and time tracking platform designed for shift-based teams.

$200.0M raised
Nov 2021
Richmond, Australia
Dental

Kikada Lane Dental offers dental treatment, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and restorative dentistry.

$7.5M raised
Nov 2021
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Clinical Trials

myTomorrows is a global platform that connects patients with unmet medical needs to treatments in development around the world.

$29.0M raised
Nov 2025
London, United Kingdom
Credit Cards

JAJA is a fintech company providing digital credit cards, mobile account management, payment solutions, and consumer lending services.

$30.2M raised
Nov 2025
London, United Kingdom
Accounting

Robust financial controls made easy

$12.9M raised
Nov 2024
Madrid, Spain
Advertising

TAPTAP is a mobile marketing technology that offers brands identity, scalable reach, and seamless integration services.

$114.5M raised
Nov 2021
Fern Down, United Kingdom
Food and Beverage

Leclef SCL is a chocolate company that follows a tradition of over 100 years of crafting premium Belgian chocolates.

$2.4M raised
Nov 2022
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Ordergroove is a subscription-based e-commerce platform for retailers and direct-to-consumer brands.

$100.0M raised
Nov 2022
Richardson, United States
Health Care

Full-service veterinary diagnostics laboratory dedicated to transforming animal health by making wellness testing more accessible

$5.5M raised
Nov 2021
Dallas, United States
Energy

Producers Midstream is a Dallas-based provider of midstream infrastructure solutions to upstream energy operators.

$500.0M raised
Oct 2025
Orlando, United States
Computer

Veritas Prime is a Consultation agency

$31.5M raised
Oct 2025
San Clemente, United States
Computer

atVenu is a merchandise management platform that helps artists, festivals, and venues increase profits, reduce errors, and more.

$130.0M raised
Oct 2024
Sault Sainte Marie, Canada
Energy

Heliene Inc has developed technology to make solar power more reliable and affordable.

$54.0M raised
Oct 2024
Brébières, France
Electric Vehicle

R3 addresses the current constraints of electric mobility and offers an ultra-fast charging network.

$48.9M raised
Oct 2022
Chicago, United States
Gaming

Puttshack offers an indoor mini-golf ball-tracking technology.

$150.0M raised
Oct 2022
New York, United States
Advertising

88rising is a record label, management company, and producer of digital content catering to the Asian millennial market.

Oct 2022
Boston, United States
Analytics

Alivia Analytics offers AI-driven payment integrity solutions for healthcare claim payers and processors.

Oct 2022
New York, United States
Biofuel

SGP BioEnergy is a bioenergy development company that produces integrated bioenergy products and renewable biofuel for a sustainable future.

$250.0M raised
Oct 2023
Bend, United States
Automotive

Innovative natural gas compression technology

Oct 2021
Isaba, Spain
Finance

Unlockd Maximize the return on NFTs with cross-chain, instant loans while keeping their utility.

Oct 2023
Montevideo, Uruguay
Blockchain

Global Cannabis Holdings, is the first tokenized cannabis ecosystem with equity positions in a variety of cannabis companies.

$500K raised
Oct 2022
Salt Lake City, United States
Business Development

Snap Finance is a fintech company that specializes in providing consumer financing and lease-to-own purchase options.

$21.0M raised
Oct 2022
Cleveland, United States
FinTech

Proformex is an inforce data platform that manages life insurance and annuities.

Oct 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 1,153 private equity companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$78.2M
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
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Private Equity Startups

1.New York
3 companies
2.London
2 companies
3.Sofia
1 companies
4.San Francisco
1 companies
5.Minneapolis
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 1,153 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.

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