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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
$35.8M
Avg Funding
$1.4M
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Health Care3$2.5M
Automotive2$571K
Lighting1Undisclosed
Space Travel1$6.1M
Farming1$3.0M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1$657K
Big Data1$75K
Manufacturing1$382K
Analytics1$1.0M
Augmented Reality1$300K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Pittsburgh2$2.0M
London1$533K
Edinburgh1$533K
Linköping1Undisclosed
Saint Laurent1$6.1M
Perdue1$3.0M
Exeter1$657K
Menlo Park1$1.2M
Arlington1$75K
Saint John1$296K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
London, United Kingdom

Micro Thermal Energy Ltd is a UK-based renewable energy startup focused on converting low-temperature heat sources into clean electricity.

$533K raised
Mar 2026
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Orchid Solar develops solar thermal concentrator systems that capture sunlight to produce high-temperature heat above 500°C.

$533K raised
Mar 2026
Linköping, Sweden
Lighting

Polar Light Technologies focuses on developing the next generation of Nano and micro LED technology.

Mar 2026
Saint Laurent, Canada
Space Travel

Reaction Dynamics is a rocket company that develops breakthrough launch technology based on hybrid propulsion.

$6.1M raised
Mar 2026
Perdue, Canada
Farming

Protein Powered Farms is a protein extraction plant, located in Perdue, which extracts protein from peas, lentils and fava beans.

$3.0M raised
Mar 2023
Pittsburgh, United States
Health Care

Steel Smiling bridges the gap between community members and mental health support through education, advocacy and awareness.

$1.0M raised
Mar 2022
Exeter, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

DeGould Ltd is the Global Leader in OEM Automated Vehicle Inspection Solutions, powered by AI and ultra-high-resolution image quality.

$657K raised
Mar 2022
Menlo Park, United States
Health Care

Enspectra Health is a digital transformation in pathology by imaging cellular anatomy.

$1.2M raised
Mar 2022
Arlington, United States
Big Data

Phalanx is a document intelligence company that transforms sending files into a growth engine.

$75K raised
Mar 2025
Saint John, Canada
Automotive

Victory Advanced Technologies develops and manufactures electric motors and drive systems to clean the mobility supply chain.

$296K raised
Mar 2024
Delta, Canada
Manufacturing

GridGear Solutions is manufactures energy management hardware and software for the power grid, specializing in electrical smart meters.

$382K raised
Mar 2024
Brussels, Belgium
Analytics

Win public contracts, with tender monitoring and market intelligence based on AI

$1.0M raised
Mar 2024
Cary, United States
Augmented Reality

BioMojo LLC is a biomedical performance solutions company based in Research Triangle Park NC.

$300K raised
Mar 2023
College Station, United States
Health Care

Ai-Ris provides a point-of-care ocular diagnostic system using machine learning and hardware to prevent vision loss.

$256K raised
Mar 2022
North Little Rock, United States
Art

Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub creates a collaborative ecosystem and pipelines to increase entrepreneurial activity in the economy.

$246K raised
Mar 2022
Pittsburgh, United States
Digital Entertainment

Xogo is a hardware device connected to a software that allows to utilize devices in whatever ways.

$1.0M raised
Mar 2022
Mountain View, United States
3D Technology

Blinxel is an augmented reality content creation platform producer.

$256K raised
Mar 2022
Edmonds, United States
Industrial Automation

Ladon Robotics develops autonomous cargo ships powered by the wind and sun.

$256K raised
Mar 2022
Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Construction

Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing offer to build homes and repair homes services.

$12.2M raised
Mar 2025
San Jose, United States
Automotive

Autonomous fleet charging infrastructure — AURA™ robotic EV charging + JouleOS™ orchestration for robotaxi Dark Site depot operations

$275K raised
Mar 2025
Vancouver, Canada
Developer Platform

Clarius develops handheld ultrasound scanners for medical professionals.

$2.5M raised
Mar 2024
Griffin, United States
Chemical

Otsuka Chemical America is a pioneering perspective and a commitment to environmental protection.

$456K raised
Mar 2024
Peachtree City, United States
Fashion

Salvage Trading is a provider of fiber, used clothing, and wholesale industries.

$394K raised
Mar 2024
Cambridge, United States
Biotechnology

Vesigen Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops groundbreaking therapeutic products.

Mar 2023
Seattle, United States
Communities

Black Brilliance Research is a community research collaborative.

$3.0M raised
Mar 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
$1.4M
Funded Last 12 Months
4
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

3 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Pittsburgh
2 companies
2.London
1 companies
3.Edinburgh
1 companies
4.Linköping
1 companies
5.Saint Laurent
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 health care companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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