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PE firms backing Consumer Apps

Updated 7 November 2026

PE firms we have observed in a consumer Apps round in the last two years.

See all 41 →The top 25
41investors on the list-2 this week
861cheques in 12 months-15% against the market
$25Mmedian round they joined+213% against the market median
90%wrote a cheque in 12 months
61%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (25)

  1. 1GaingelsDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States1,010$8Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  2. 2Goldman SachsDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States758$73Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  3. 3CitibankDeploying nowGrowth equity · United States566$20Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  4. 4Pioneer FundDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States551$2.9Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  5. 5DCM VenturesDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States433$16Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  6. 6General AtlanticDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States273$127Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  7. 7Warburg PincusDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States260$124Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  8. 8HSBCDeploying nowGrowth equity · United Kingdom234$45Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  9. 9K5 GlobalDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States199$11Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  10. 10BondDeploying nowGrowth equity · United States154$47Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  11. 11EurazeoDeploying nowPrivate equity · France150$28Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  12. 12Smilegate InvestmentDeploying nowGrowth equity · South Korea122$5.4Mmedian roundMay 2026last seen
  13. 13L CattertonDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States110$34Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  14. 14TCGDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States109$75Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  15. 15S2G InvestmentsDeploying nowGrowth equity · United States102$16Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  16. 16Better CapitalDeploying nowPrivate equity · United Kingdom97$2.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  17. 17FTV CapitalDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States83$55Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  18. 18Sorenson CapitalDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States74$25Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  19. 19Eastern Bell CapitalDeploying nowPrivate equity · China72$15Mmedian roundJul 2026last seen
  20. 20Alpha Wave GlobalDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States70$48Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  21. 21Alameda ResearchDeploying nowPrivate equity · Hong Kong SAR China69$2.7Mmedian roundMar 2026last seen
  22. 22Breyer CapitalDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States69$24Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  23. 23Pavilion CapitalDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States67$28Mmedian roundJul 2026last seen
  24. 24Vista Equity PartnersDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States64$40Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  25. 25Taiwania CapitalDeploying nowGrowth equity · Taiwan60$14Mmedian roundJul 2026last seen
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Quick answers about PE firms backing Consumer Apps

Who are the most active PE firms backing Consumer Apps?

By cheques observed, the most active are Gaingels, Goldman Sachs, Citibank, Pioneer Fund and DCM Ventures.

How many PE firms backing Consumer Apps are there?

41 are on record. 90% made an investment in the last 12 months and 61% have led a round.

Which stages do PE firms backing Consumer Apps back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Debt (25%) and Series A (17%).

How big are the rounds PE firms backing Consumer Apps join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $25M.

Which sectors do PE firms backing Consumer Apps back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Biotech and Fintech.

Which PE firms backing Consumer Apps lead the most rounds?

General Atlantic (32 led), Goldman Sachs (22 led) and Bond (11 led).

Where are PE firms backing Consumer Apps based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (18), the United Kingdom (2) and France (1).

What have PE firms backing Consumer Apps invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Nyquis (Seed, Nov 2026, with Pioneer Fund), Neoen (Debt, Oct 2026, with HSBC) and Complaion (Other, Oct 2026, with Eurazeo).

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