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Recently Funded Series C Startups

Series C and later stage companies are mature startups preparing for IPO or acquisition. These well-established businesses raise $30M-$100M+ to scale internationally and diversify their offerings.

Explore 1,379 recently funded series c companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: July 2026
Total Companies
1,379
Total Funding
$1.8B
Avg Funding
$72.8M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Series C Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology5$444.0M
B2B4Undisclosed
Big Data2$70.0M
Asset Management1Undisclosed
Electronics1$80.0M
Financial Services1$95.0M
Electrical Distribution1$5.4M
Agentic AI1$150.0M
Banking1$41.0M
Credit Cards1$405.0M

Series C Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco5$424.0M
Denver4Undisclosed
Cambridge2$136.0M
Santa Clara2$218.0M
San Carlos2$205.0M
Tokyo1Undisclosed
Shimbashi1$5.4M
Mexico City1$405.0M
Roppongi1$7.7M
Copenhagen1$75.0M

Recently Funded Series C Companies

Export
Tokyo, Japan
Asset Management

Hyperithm is a premier digital asset manager based in Tokyo and Seoul, active in quant trading and venture investments.

Apr 2022
Cambridge, United States
Electronics

HyperLight is a producer of thin-film lithium niobate photonic integrated circuit solutions.

$80.0M raised
Apr 2026
San Francisco, United States
Financial Services

Loop provides a platform that manages logistics and supply chain data through automation and analytics tools.

$95.0M raised
Apr 2026
Shimbashi, Japan
Electrical Distribution

Sharing Energy focuses on renewable energy solutions, specializing in the promotion and deployment of solar power systems.

$5.4M raised
Apr 2026
San Francisco, United States
Agentic AI

Factory is an AI research lab provides software development agents that integrate into existing engineering workflows and tools.

$150.0M raised
Apr 2026
San Francisco, United States
Banking

Slash provides a financial technology platform that allows businesses to manage financial operations through a unified digital system.

$41.0M raised
Apr 2026
Mexico City, Mexico
Credit Cards

Plata is a financial technology platform that provides a credit card and a customized rewards program through its buy‑now‑pay‑later service.

$405.0M raised
Apr 2026
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

Storm Therapeutics develops small-molecule therapies that target RNA-modifying enzymes to treat cancer and other diseases.

$56.0M raised
Apr 2026
Santa Clara, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Auradine provides web infrastructure solutions encompassing blockchain, artificial intelligence, and privacy technologies.

$138.0M raised
Apr 2025
San Carlos, United States
Biotechnology

Glycomine is an early-stage biotech working on replacement therapies for rare diseases.

$115.0M raised
Apr 2025
San Francisco, United States
Biotechnology

Terremoto Biosciences is a biotechnology company leveraging the power of lysine-based covalency to develop optimized medicines.

$108.0M raised
Apr 2026
San Carlos, United States
Biotechnology

Attovia Therapeutics is a biologics platform specializing in biotherapeutics for immune-mediated diseases.

$90.0M raised
Apr 2025
Roppongi, Japan
Augmented Reality

Cellid develops and sells displays and spatial detection software for augmented reality glasses.

$7.7M raised
Apr 2025
Santa Clara, United States
Advanced Materials

NEye develops semiconductor and photonic switching technologies that enable connectivity for AI-computing infrastructure.

$80.0M raised
Apr 2026
Denver, United States
B2B

Engage Mobilize is a SaaS provider of intelligent field ticket management software.

Apr 2026
Copenhagen, Denmark
Biotechnology

Adcendo is a biotech company that develops antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) to target cancers with high unmet medical needs.

$75.0M raised
Apr 2026
Paris, France
Delivery Service

Convelio is a logistics company that focuses on the transportation, storage, and handling of fine art, antiques, and other high-value goods.

Apr 2026
South San Francisco, United States
Autonomous Vehicles

Glydways develops autonomous transportation systems that combine small electric vehicles with dedicated guideways for urban mobility.

$170.0M raised
Apr 2026
Denver, United States
B2B

Engage Mobilize is a SaaS provider of intelligent field ticket management software.

Apr 2026
Denver, United States
B2B

Engage Mobilize is a SaaS provider of intelligent field ticket management software.

Apr 2026
Denver, United States
B2B

Engage Mobilize is a SaaS provider of intelligent field ticket management software.

Apr 2026
London, United Kingdom
Finance

​Marshmallow is an insurtech company that enables customers to customize their insurance policies.

$45.0M raised
Apr 2025
Milpitas, United States
Big Data

GridX is a provider of cloud-based business operations support tools to utilities and energy suppliers.

$40.0M raised
Apr 2022
Newport Beach, United States
Computer

Obsidian Security is a threat detection and posture management for business-critical saas applications.

$90.0M raised
Apr 2022
San Francisco, United States
Big Data

MerQube is a fintech company that provides technology solutions for rules-based investment strategies and passive index design.

$30.0M raised
Apr 2026
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What is Series C Funding?

Series C and later-stage funding rounds are for companies that have already achieved significant scale and are preparing for an IPO, major acquisition, or continued rapid expansion. These companies are often category leaders with strong revenue, large teams, and established market positions.

Typical Funding Range

$50M - $200M+

The actual amount varies based on market conditions, company traction, and investor appetite.

What It's Used For

Series C+ capital is used for international expansion, strategic acquisitions, IPO preparation, building enterprise-grade infrastructure, and establishing market dominance. Some companies use late-stage funding to extend their runway and time their public market debut.

Who Invests at the Series C Stage?

Series C and beyond attract late-stage venture capital, private equity firms, hedge funds, and corporate investors. Firms like Tiger Global, SoftBank Vision Fund, Coatue Management, and T. Rowe Price are common participants. Investment banks and sovereign wealth funds may also participate.

Key Metrics Investors Evaluate

Late-stage companies typically have tens of millions or more in annual revenue, strong profitability metrics (or a clear path to profitability), market leadership in their category, and the operational maturity needed to operate as a public company.

Series C Funding Trends

Based on 1,379 series c companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$72.8M
Funded Last 12 Months
17
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Series C Funding

5 companies
2.B2B
4 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Series C Startups

1.San Francisco
5 companies
2.Denver
4 companies
3.Cambridge
2 companies
4.Santa Clara
2 companies
5.San Carlos
2 companies

How to Find Series C Startups

Finding companies that have recently raised series c funding is valuable for sales teams, investors, recruiters, and service providers. Series C startups are actively spending their newly raised capital on tools, talent, and services, making them ideal prospects. VCBacked tracks 1,379 series c 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 Series C biotechnology companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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