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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
$442.2M
Avg Funding
$17.7M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology3$32.9M
Agriculture2$6.0M
Energy2$12.3M
Computer1$2.2M
Health Care1$3.5M
Banking1$156.0M
Music1$1.2M
Consulting1$156.0M
Aerospace1$850K
Natural Resources1$250K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
London3$20.8M
Halifax2$14.0M
Dartmouth2$8.0M
Washington1$2.2M
Los Angeles1$3.5M
Reno1$156.0M
Boston1$1.0M
Cleveland1$156.0M
Spanaway1$850K
Muskegon1$250K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Washington, United States
Computer

TreQ is a manufacturing company that builds and operates bespoke quantum computing clusters.

$2.2M raised
Apr 2025
Los Angeles, United States
Health Care

MLK Community Medical Group is a part of MLKCH that offers emergency and inpatient care through its hospital, primary and specialty care.

$3.5M raised
Apr 2025
Reno, United States
Banking

NCEF offers Nevadans financial and technical resources.

$156.0M raised
Apr 2024
London, United Kingdom
Music

AudioStrip operates as a tool used by musicians to split vocals from backing music in audio files.

$1.2M raised
Apr 2024
Boston, United States

BECMA is to of Massachusetts advance the economic well being of Black businesses, organizations that support the Black community,

$1.0M raised
Apr 2024
Cleveland, United States
Consulting

Growth Opportunity Partners helps small businesses reach their full potential.

$156.0M raised
Apr 2024
Spanaway, United States
Aerospace

HyBird Space Systems is a bird that dares to fall and so learns to fly.

$850K raised
Apr 2024
Muskegon, United States
Natural Resources

Muskegon County Parks are self-sustaining, funded by camping fees, motor vehicle permits, facility fees, and grant funding.

$250K raised
Apr 2024
Atlanta, United States
Agriculture

Ponix is innovating on smart indoor farming technology and distributing produce grown using the company’s proprietary systems.

$5.0M raised
Apr 2024
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Cloud Data Services

A billion people creating a new novel sustainable solution

$5.0M raised
Apr 2022
Woburn, United States
CleanTech

Verdox develops an electric carbon removal technology designed to eliminate emissions from aluminum production.

Apr 2022
Potsdam, Germany

We are a SaaS-Company, discrupting the construction industry with artificial intelligence.

$415K raised
Apr 2022
State College, United States
Agriculture

PlantVillage has developed a triple-A model (Algorithmic Agricultural Advice) that works to increase yield and profitability for farmers.

$1.0M raised
Apr 2022
New York, United States
Renewable Energy

The Clean Fight is dedicated to accelerating the transition to clean energy for all.

$1.0M raised
Apr 2026
London, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

Meridial is a focused research organization specialized in long-term, synapse-based mapping of functioning brain circuits.

$18.9M raised
Apr 2026
Setagaya, Japan
B2B

Rakuten Symphony is telecom reimagined for a hyperscale era, delivering the convergence of IT and telecom networks.

$50.4M raised
Apr 2026
Buffalo, United States
Energy

Viridi Parente is a fuel and engine company for the new century.

$9.3M raised
Apr 2025
Nanaimo, Canada
Autonomous Vehicles

Shift Environmental Technologies leverages ocean technology, experience, and industry contacts to promote coastal community planning.

$4.0M raised
Apr 2023
Halifax, Canada
Biotechnology

Smallfood is a microbial ingredient company that provides alternative meat and dairy space.

$7.0M raised
Apr 2023
London, United Kingdom
Charity

The Film and TV Charity is a charity for people working behind the scenes in the film, cinema, and commercial television industries.

$622K raised
Apr 2023
Dartmouth, Canada
Fuel

Valent Low-Carbon is an industrial technology development company focused emerging renewable fuels and refining process innovations.

$6.6M raised
Apr 2023
Rossland, Canada
Environmental Consulting

Advanced BioCarbon 3D creates plastics that are carbon negative, non-toxic and biodegradable, with engineered grade quality.

$515K raised
Apr 2023
Dartmouth, Canada
Big Data

Technology for Profitable & Sustainable Ocean Harvests

$1.4M raised
Apr 2023
Halifax, Canada
Biotechnology

DeNova develops its technology, which converts greenhouse gases into a protein that can be used as feed in farms and aquaculture.

$7.0M raised
Apr 2023
St. John's, Canada
Energy

Energy Research & Innovation is an organization that offers research, development, and demonstration services for the oil and gas industry.

$3.0M raised
Apr 2023
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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
$17.7M
Funded Last 12 Months
3
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

3 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.London
3 companies
2.Halifax
2 companies
3.Dartmouth
2 companies
4.Washington
1 companies
5.Los Angeles
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 biotechnology companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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