Periscope Equity
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Investor type
PE / VC
Founded
2013
AUM
$700 M
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$10-50 m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Pre-seed,
Seed,
Series A,
Series B,
Late Stage (Series C+)
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO,
Sale,
Buyout,
Mergers and Aquisitions,
Add-on acquistions
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
Profile
Periscope Equity is a Chicago-based private equity firm that partners with founder-owned, technology-enabled business services companies. Since its founding in 2012, Periscope has a track record of investing in businesses with mission-critical service offerings, a history of sustainable profitability, and known avenues to accelerate growth. In alignment with management teams, Periscope seeks to provide operational and commercial support to drive investment returns.
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Region of investment
Periscope Equity Funds
| Name | Type |
|
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Periscope Equity II, L.P.
|
Private Equity (PE)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$225 M
|
December 2020
|
|
Periscope Equity III, L.P.
|
Private Equity (PE)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Security
Software
Telecommunications
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$370 M
|
August 2025
|
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FAQs about Periscope Equity
Where is Periscope Equity located?
Periscope Equity is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Periscope Equity founded?
Periscope Equity was founded in 2013.
What sectors and industries does Periscope Equity invest in?
Periscope Equity invests in companies and startups in Education, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, SaaS, Software, HealthTech, Security, Telecommunications.
What is Periscope Equity geographical focus of investments?
Periscope Equity invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Periscope Equity typically invest in?
Periscope Equity invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
What is the usual amount of Periscope Equity investment?
Periscope Equity usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Periscope Equity?
Periscope Equity has around $700m assets under management.
When was Periscope Equity last fund created?
Periscope Equity last fund was created/launched in 2025-08-12