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Recently Funded Grant Startups

Grant companies represent a specific stage in the startup funding lifecycle, each with unique characteristics and growth opportunities.

Explore 5,203 recently funded grant companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: October 2026
Total Companies
5,203
Total Funding
$96.6M
Avg Funding
$3.9M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology6$10.4M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)5$2.4M
Charity1$735K
Health Care1$499K
Cyber Security1$338K
Pharmaceutical1$2.0M
Law Enforcement1$1.5M
Government1$2.0M
Big Data1$225K
Advanced Materials1$55.0M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Diego2$1.6M
London2$3.2M
Seattle2$3.1M
San Francisco2$2.5M
Anna Maria1$735K
Charleston1$499K
Glasgow1$338K
Geneva1$809K
Washington1$1.5M
Vienna1$225K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

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San Diego, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Predictive diagnostics for drug-resistant infections using machine learning and sequencing technology

$1.3M raised
Sep 2026
London, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

AstronauTx is a biotechnology company that develops small-molecule therapeutics for neurological diseases by targeting sleep architecture.

$1.2M raised
Sep 2026
Anna Maria, United States
Charity

The Mac Parkman Foundation to create a centralized community of trust for parents, coaches, athletic trainers, and athletes.

$735K raised
Sep 2025
Charleston, United States
Health Care

WV Drug Intervention Institute to fullfill the drug intervention.

$499K raised
Sep 2025
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Cyber Security

Cyberhare Solutions revolutionizes integrity management by detecting misbehavior in universities and commercial businesses.

$338K raised
Sep 2025
Geneva, Switzerland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Deegtal is a technology company that provides solutions to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of epilepsy diagnosis.

$809K raised
Sep 2025
Seattle, United States
Biotechnology

Kinea Bio is a patient-focused biotechnology startup that aims to speed the development of next-generation AAV-based gene treatments.

$1.1M raised
Sep 2025
Seattle, United States
Pharmaceutical

Küleon Bioscience a drug discovery business, uses patented, AI-based technologies.

$2.0M raised
Sep 2025
San Diego, United States
Biotechnology

Redefining Sample Preparation, Revolutionizing Genomics

$300K raised
Sep 2025
Washington, United States
Law Enforcement

Responsible Business Initiative for Justice is an nonprofit organization that works with companies to advance criminal justice reform.

$1.5M raised
Sep 2025
London, United Kingdom
Government

Apolitical is a global learning platform for government

$2.0M raised
Sep 2024
Vienna, Austria
Big Data

Cleantech Market Intelligence

$225K raised
Sep 2024
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

IntuBlade is a next-gen video laryngoscope with patented lens-clearing tech and AI-driven insights to revolutionize airway management.

Sep 2024
Pineville, United States
Advanced Materials

Li Industries develops lithium-ion battery recycling technologies to enhance sustainability and efficiency in battery disposal.

$55.0M raised
Sep 2024
Middletown, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AiGIA Health is an open infrastructure empowering individuals to unlock the value of their health data.

$20K raised
Sep 2022
New York, United States
Gaming

KAP Games is a gaming community as well as a service provider for web3 gaming communities.

Sep 2022
Petone, New Zealand
Machinery Manufacturing

Peek Robotics is a robotic platform with autonomy, modular design, and connectivity resolutions ideal for research and automation.

$22K raised
Sep 2022
Brno, Czech Republic
Emergency Medicine

Záchranka is a non-profit organization that develops, implements, and distributes the EMS application and EMS software products.

$3.5M raised
Sep 2021
Halifax, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

QRA uses natural language processing to help organizations automate the quality and consistency of engineering requirements.

$289K raised
Sep 2026
Suresnes, France
Biotechnology

Nūmi mission to redefine health through groundbreaking research making the unparalleled benefits of breast milk accessible to all.

$4.3M raised
Sep 2026
Austin, United States
Biotechnology

Anebulo is a biotech company developing novel solutions for people suffering from cannabinoid overdose and substance addiction.

$994K raised
Sep 2025
Ashington, United Kingdom
Creative Agency

Mortal Fools operates as a theatre, drama, and creative learning company.

$288K raised
Sep 2025
Gothenburg, Sweden
Energy

SeaTwirl is a new ocean based wind power technology developed.

$17.4M raised
Sep 2025
Dallas, United States
Biopharma

ClearSight Therapeutics is a biotech firm focusing on creating pharmaceutical and medical device solutions for ophthalmology.

$307K raised
Sep 2026
San Francisco, United States
Biotechnology

Encellin develops a novel thin-film cell encapsulation device for cell-based therapeutics.

$2.5M raised
Sep 2026
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What is Grant Funding?

Grant 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 Grant 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.

Grant Funding Trends

Based on 5,203 grant companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$3.9M
Funded Last 12 Months
6
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

6 companies
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.San Diego
2 companies
2.London
2 companies
3.Seattle
2 companies
4.San Francisco
2 companies
5.Anna Maria
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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You can narrow your search by filtering companies by industry vertical, city or region, or by exploring specific combinations such as Grant biotechnology companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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