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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 5,149 recently funded grant companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: August 2026
Total Companies
5,149
Total Funding
$121.1M
Avg Funding
$4.8M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Agriculture7$4.0M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$1.5M
Biotechnology2$6.2M
Energy2$5.1M
Clean Energy2$3.2M
Advanced Materials1$5.0M
Battery1$9.2M
Consumer1$600K
3D Printing1$56.8M
Medical1$1.1M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Calgary2$3.1M
Sunnyvale1$4.7M
Pasadena1$3.2M
Châtillon1$618K
Berkeley1$2.0M
Seattle1$5.0M
San Diego1$9.2M
Honolulu1$577K
Greenville1$600K
Vancouver1$56.8M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Sunnyvale, United States
Biotechnology

Fluxus develops biochip detection platforms for sensitivity diagnostics and bioanalytical applications.

$4.7M raised
Apr 2025
Pasadena, United States
Energy

Thiozen develops novel hydrogen gas production technology designed to reduce greenhouse gases.

$3.2M raised
Apr 2024
Châtillon, France
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Tribun Health develops software solutions for digital pathology.

$618K raised
Apr 2024
Berkeley, United States
Clean Energy

Verne is a cleantech startup accelerating pioneering a new high-density, low-cost, and lightweight hydrogen storage system.

$2.0M raised
Apr 2024
Calgary, Canada
Clean Energy

Certarus is a provider of low carbon energy solutions through a fully integrated compressed natural gas (CNG) platform.

$1.2M raised
Apr 2024
Seattle, United States
Advanced Materials

CleanTech Strategies is a subject matter expert firm that specializes in energy storage, microgrids, renewables, and advanced materials.

$5.0M raised
Apr 2024
Calgary, Canada
Energy

Gradient Thermal offers innovative heating solutions with a small footprint, maximizing comfort and efficiency in homes and workplaces.

$1.9M raised
Apr 2024
San Diego, United States
Battery

South 8 sells LiGas®, a liquefied gas electrolyte for Lithium-ion batteries. LiGas functions in extreme cold while decreasing cost.

$9.2M raised
Apr 2026
Honolulu, United States
Agriculture

Elemental is a non-profit investor focused on scaling climate solutions and social impact for all communities.

$577K raised
Apr 2026
Greenville, United States
Consumer

AirGuard is an AI-powered home air monitoring system detecting mold risks and providing real-time alerts.

$600K raised
Apr 2026
Vancouver, Canada
3D Printing

Biotech company developing bioprinted tissue therapeutics to transform how we treat disease.

$56.8M raised
Apr 2026
Boulder, United States
Agriculture

BioSensor Solutions is a biotechnology firm that develops biosensor technologies for soil analysis and agricultural diagnostics.

$600K raised
Apr 2026
Jackson, United States
Agriculture

Circular Farm is a sustainable farming company producing mushrooms using recycled waste and promoting circular agriculture practices.

$600K raised
Apr 2026
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI-native platform for market and business intelligence in renewable energy

$577K raised
Apr 2026
Anderson, United States
Agriculture

Growing Green Family Farms delivers fresh vegetables to the Upstate region, employing regenerative agricultural practices.

$600K raised
Apr 2026
Charleston, United States
Agriculture

Lowcountry Fungi supplies gourmet and medicinal mushrooms to restaurants and wholesalers.

$600K raised
Apr 2026
Sumter, United States
Agriculture

Old McCaskill’s Farm is a family run agritourism farm offering tours, events, lodging, farm products, and educational experiences.

$600K raised
Apr 2026
San Francisco, United States
Agriculture

Pheronym is creating an all-natural highly effective insect control for agriculture.

$378K raised
Apr 2026
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Medical

CTNNB1 Foundation is a research-driven non-profit organization focused on developing and supporting gene-related treatments.

$1.1M raised
Apr 2025
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

Green Bioactives is a sustainable, plant cell-based biomanufacturing platform for plant biomolecules, utilising natural plant biochemistry.

$1.4M raised
Apr 2025
Manchester, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

North AI operates as an AI start up company for media sector.

$299K raised
Apr 2025
Brussels, Belgium

PhotonHub Europe is an digital innovation hub for photonics, initiative coordinated through a consortium of European research

$16.4M raised
Apr 2025
Washington, United States
Education

Education Design Lab is a non-profit firm that provides services to design, test and implement higher education models.

$6.0M raised
Apr 2024
Tulsa, United States
Non Profit

IllumiNative is a Native women-led organization founded on basic Native values and community, and guided by research.

$2.0M raised
Apr 2024
Hassocks, United Kingdom
Environmental Engineering

Storegga Geotechnologies is a low carbon project delivery business.

$4.1M raised
Apr 2025
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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 5,149 grant companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$4.8M
Funded Last 12 Months
11
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

7 companies
2 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Calgary
2 companies
2.Sunnyvale
1 companies
3.Pasadena
1 companies
4.Châtillon
1 companies
5.Berkeley
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

Finding companies that have recently raised grant funding is valuable for sales teams, investors, recruiters, and service providers. Grant startups are actively spending their newly raised capital on tools, talent, and services, making them ideal prospects. VCBacked tracks 5,149 grant 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 Grant agriculture companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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