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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
$8.1M
Avg Funding
$325K
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$401K
Health Care3$1.3M
Analytics2$500K
Communities2$300K
Cannabis1$803K
Biotechnology1Undisclosed
Agriculture1$6K
Apps1$250K
Biometrics1$250K
Military1$250K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
London2$1.0M
San Diego2$575K
Toronto1$803K
Chapel Hill1Undisclosed
Palmerston North1$6K
Rockville1$250K
Berkeley1$250K
Baltimore1$250K
Menlo Park1$250K
Troy1$250K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Toronto, Canada
Cannabis

Cannabis Management Platform

$803K raised
Sep 2023
Chapel Hill, United States
Biotechnology

Jurata Thin Film deals with the storage and delivery of vaccines.

Sep 2023
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Agriculture

Koru Diagnostics is a diagnostic company producing diagnostics for the animal health market.

$6K raised
Sep 2023
Rockville, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

SoKat Consulting provides machine learning, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology services.

$250K raised
Sep 2022
Berkeley, United States
Analytics

Cogitativo is a machine learning enterprise offering world class solutions to hospitals, physicians, and payers.

$250K raised
Sep 2022
Baltimore, United States
Apps

SameGrain is an AI-enabled community engagement platform that matches algorithms, data, and communication tools.

$250K raised
Sep 2022
Menlo Park, United States
Health Care

Mindstrong is a virtual mental health platform.

$250K raised
Sep 2022
Troy, United States
Biometrics

Vara Safety is a technology company focused on advanced biometric access

$250K raised
Sep 2022
Alexandria, United States
Military

Code of Support Foundation unique programs help transform military and veteran lives.

$250K raised
Sep 2022
Annapolis, United States
Health Care

Mental wellness technology that blends group support with anonymity in counseling, spiritual, and emotional health.

$750K raised
Sep 2022
Boston, United States
Health Care

NASA-derived autonomous digital mental health therapy that overcomes barriers to effective treatment.

$250K raised
Sep 2022
Rome, Italy
Gaming

FORGE studios is a game development company that provides outsourcing production services to studios in the game industry.

$750K raised
Sep 2022
Dallas, United States
Consumer Research

HermTac is a surgical and medical instrument manufacturing company.

$250K raised
Sep 2022
Halifax, Canada
Financial Services

Union.Dev operates as a pension automation startup.

$310K raised
Sep 2021
London, United Kingdom
Analytics

High definition fault detection technology for the next generation of smarter, longer lasting and more sustainable appliances

$250K raised
Sep 2025
Washington, United States
Business Development

2Gether-International is a civic and social organization that helps startups led by people with disabilities.

Sep 2025
Madrid, Spain
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Developer of an AI-powered Sizing Intelligence solution for ecommerce optimisation through proprietary algorithms & datasets

$151K raised
Sep 2025
Tokyo, Japan
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Boston Medical Sciences focuses on conducting research, prevention, and diagnostics procedures to eliminate colorectal cancer deaths.

Sep 2025
Houston, United States
Precious Metals

Metalex Commodities is a commodity trading company that specializes in the export of metal ores and concentrates.

$1.4M raised
Sep 2025
San Diego, United States
Non Profit

The EcoLogik Institute is a charity organization that provides the tools and context to empower ecological and outdoor stewards.

$275K raised
Sep 2024
Burnaby, Canada
Manufacturing

Unilia is a fuel cell stack technology company that designs and builds fuel cell stacks.

$352K raised
Sep 2024
San Diego, United States
Communities

Urban Restoration Counseling Center is a nonprofit organization that provides mental health restoration services for BIPOC communities.

$300K raised
Sep 2024
London, United Kingdom
Environmental Consulting

Zulu ecosystems restore natural ecosystems, allowing the earth and its populations to thrive.

$766K raised
Sep 2024
New York, United States
Communities

Headstrong Project is a non-profit organization.

Sep 2024
Charlotte, United States

Center for Digital Equity is a organization for a collective impact strategy

Sep 2024
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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
$325K
Funded Last 12 Months
5
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

3 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.London
2 companies
2.San Diego
2 companies
3.Toronto
1 companies
4.Chapel Hill
1 companies
5.Palmerston North
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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