Periscope Equity

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2012

AUM

$700 M

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Periscope Equity is a private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2012. The firm focuses on partnering with founder-owned, technology-enabled business services companies. With a team of 16 professionals, including 7 partners, Periscope Equity is known for its strategic approach to investing in businesses with mission-critical service offerings and sustainable profitability.

The firm primarily invests in sectors such as digital marketing, software, security solutions, healthcare technology, and business process automation. Periscope Equity typically targets companies in the United States and provides operational and commercial support to drive growth. The firm manages several funds, including Periscope Equity II, L.P. with $225 million AUM launched in 2020, and Periscope Equity III, L.P. with $370 million AUM launched in 2025.

Notable investments by Periscope Equity include Amusement Connect - a specialty payments platform, Applied Patient Experience - healthcare services, Corvid Technologies - IT consulting, CyberSafe Solutions - network management software, and onShore Security - systems management.

Industry

HealthTech Cybersecurity Cloud Business Services (B2B) Education Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services IT Services Marketing and Advertising SaaS Security Software Digital Telecommunications

Periscope Equity Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
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
Third Fund	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services IT Services SaaS Security Cloud Cybersecurity HealthTech	Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$10-50 m	—	September 2026

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FAQs about Periscope Equity

Is Periscope Equity a venture capital or private equity firm?

Periscope Equity is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Periscope Equity located?

Periscope Equity is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

When was Periscope Equity founded?

Periscope Equity was founded in 2012.

What sectors and industries does Periscope Equity invest in?

Periscope Equity invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Business Services (B2B), Education, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, IT Services, Marketing and Advertising, SaaS, Security, Software, Digital, 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

What are the contacts of Periscope Equity?

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