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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
$357.2M
Avg Funding
$14.3M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$1.1M
Recycling2$56.2M
Health Care2$2.3M
Chemical1$75K
Computer Vision1$75K
Assistive Technology1$59K
Data Storage1Undisclosed
Information Technology1$14.2M
Aerospace1$45.0M
Asset Management1Undisclosed

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Raleigh2$134K
Wake Forest1$75K
Iasi1$467K
Calgary1Undisclosed
Pittsburgh1$14.2M
Arlington1$45.0M
Skopje1$64K
Vilnius1Undisclosed
Campbell1$2.0M
Grayslake1$1.6M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Wake Forest, United States
Chemical

PHAXTEC produces sustainable and natural material solutions with PHA.

$75K raised
Sep 2022
Raleigh, United States
Computer Vision

Proximal is a studio for creating learning environments in the virtual space.

$75K raised
Sep 2022
Raleigh, United States
Assistive Technology

Secmation offers technology, engineering solutions, and tools to integrate information security into industrial and defense products.

$59K raised
Sep 2022
Iasi, Romania
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

SenseTask is a startup that processes documents using AI technologies.

$467K raised
Sep 2021
Calgary, Canada
Data Storage

Swiss Vault Systems designs and builds economical data storage systems.

Sep 2022
Pittsburgh, United States
Information Technology

ARM is the nation’s leading collaborative in robotics and workforce innovation.

$14.2M raised
Sep 2022
Arlington, United States
Aerospace

Sedaro provides cloud-based satellite mission design software allowing the analysis, simulation, and modelling of satellite missions.

$45.0M raised
Sep 2026
Skopje, Macedonia
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Infidia facilitates financing for companies by enabling their transparency (member of the OttCT Consortium together with Deriveum)

$64K raised
Sep 2023
Vilnius, Lithuania
Asset Management

A platform for asset-backed investment in real estate projects.

Sep 2023
Campbell, United States
3D Printing

Orbital Composites specializes in the fields of 3D printing, Composites, robotics automation, and carbon fiber.

$2.0M raised
Sep 2023
Grayslake, United States
Cryptocurrency

GFX Labs is a financial technology company that offers a variety of cryptocurrency-related applications.

$1.6M raised
Sep 2022
Woolloomooloo, Australia
Analytics

Skyfii helps physical venues measure, analyze, and predict customer behavior across the physical and digital world.

$18K raised
Sep 2021
Singapore, Singapore
Enterprise Software

Gnowbe is an award-winning AI-powered performance enablement platform with rapid authoring and a full suite of enterprise-ready features.

$18K raised
Sep 2021
Tokyo, Japan
Apps

Kotozna is an information technology company that offers multilingual digital solutions such as multi-language translation and chatbots.

$18K raised
Sep 2021
San Diego, United States
Big Data

S-3 Research is a Research-as-a-Service company that generates actionable health and safety intelligence

$500K raised
Sep 2025
Chicago, United States
Advanced Materials

NanoGraf is a battery development company researching ways to improve battery life and charging time.

$60.0M raised
Sep 2024
Greenville, United States
Career Planning

Skillionaire Games by skillsgapp connects youth to life-changing careers through geolocation-based video games.

$275K raised
Sep 2024
Patagonia, United States
Mining

South32's Hermosa project is the only advanced mine development project in the United States.

$166.0M raised
Sep 2024
Kraków, Poland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI SaaS to help 2M fashion retailers reduce returns and enhance UX with virtual try-ons via global e-commerce platforms.

$581K raised
Sep 2024
Washington, United States
Recycling

Blue Whale Materials is an li-ion recycling solution.

$55.0M raised
Sep 2024
Baltimore, United States
Health Care

Lasarrus develops devices for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

$499K raised
Sep 2024
Darlington, United Kingdom
Government

Tees Valley Combined Authority drives regional development by coordinating investment, transport, skills, and business support initiatives.

$298K raised
Sep 2023
Phoenix, United States
Health Care

The WearTech Applied Research Center connects entrepreneurs and companies seeking to commercialize emerging healthcare technology.

$1.8M raised
Sep 2023
Bethesda, United States
Non Profit

Moonshot Missions collaborates with local communities to find and tailor appropriate projects within a roadmap.

$7.5M raised
Sep 2023
St Louis, United States
Recycling

Valerian Materials will lead the way in renewable, degradable, and recyclable polymers.

$1.2M raised
Sep 2022
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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
$14.3M
Funded Last 12 Months
1
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Raleigh
2 companies
2.Wake Forest
1 companies
3.Iasi
1 companies
4.Calgary
1 companies
5.Pittsburgh
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 5,203 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 artificial intelligence (ai) companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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