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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
$39.9M
Avg Funding
$1.6M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)4$3.9M
Biotechnology2$1.0M
Agriculture2$650K
Electronics1$256K
Legal1$350K
Asset Management1$10.0M
Electric Vehicle1$846K
Education1$160K
Commercial1$500K
Internet1$540K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Toronto3$896K
Washington2$256K
Wilmington2$660K
Charlottesville1$256K
Houston1$350K
Columbus1$10.0M
Kenosha1$780K
Oslo1$1.6M
Sydney1$600K
Bogotá1$540K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Charlottesville, United States
Electronics

Future Semiconductor Business is a developer of GaN substrates.

$256K raised
Feb 2022
Houston, United States
Legal

Lawyers for Good Government mobilize the legal profession in support of people who have been harmed by systemic racism.

$350K raised
Feb 2022
Columbus, United States
Asset Management

National Digital Inclusion Alliance promotes digital fairness by funding community initiatives and empowering decision-makers.

$10.0M raised
Feb 2022
Washington, United States
Biotechnology

OmicsCraft provides consulting services in omics study design, data acquisition, data analysis, and multi-omics integration.

$256K raised
Feb 2022
Toronto, Canada
Electric Vehicle

Proventus Global supply by utilizing both conventional and renewable energy sources.

$846K raised
Feb 2025
Wilmington, United States
Education

Zip Code Wilmington is a coding immersion program company.

$160K raised
Feb 2023
Kenosha, United States
Biotechnology

BLR Bio is a privately held biotechnology business with a focus on orphan and specialty fibrotic diseases.

$780K raised
Feb 2023
Wilmington, United States
Commercial

Code Differently is designed to introduce students to coding and industry practices by software developers.

$500K raised
Feb 2023
Oslo, Norway
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Oivi is a healthtech company that offers smart and automated eye screening services.

$1.6M raised
Feb 2023
Sydney, Australia
Agriculture

Farmers2Founders supports producers, developers, agribusiness, and researchers from idea to commercialization into international markets.

$600K raised
Feb 2022
Bogotá, Colombia
Internet

Litro de Luz is a solar energy company dedicated to bringing sustainable lighting solutions to communities without access to electricity.

$540K raised
Feb 2022
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

National Robotarium is a world-leading centre for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, creating innovative solutions to global challenges.

$1.7M raised
Feb 2022
Osnabrück, Germany
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Simmetry.ai provides annotated training data for machine learning applications.

$391K raised
Feb 2026
Cambridge, United States
Agriculture

Takachar creates a network of waste management enterprises in Kenya that turn unmanaged agricultural residues into charcoal.

$50K raised
Feb 2025
Albuquerque, United States
Chemical

TS-Nano Sealants is a service company that designs, manufactures, and applies polymer nanocomposite sealants.

$493K raised
Feb 2025
Toronto, Canada
Computer

WeavAir provides end-to-end software & hardware solution for air distribution systems that prevent air contamination and infections.

$50K raised
Feb 2025
Washington, United States
Food Processing

4P Foods is the logistical linchpin that delivers locally-sourced, sustainably-produced Good Food.

Feb 2025
Toronto, Canada
Environmental Engineering

Susterre is pioneering the use of ultra-high pressure fluid jet technology for row crop planting and seeding applications.

Feb 2024
Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Blockchain

NYM Technologies SA is a privacy-centric startup

$150K raised
Feb 2024
Valletta, Malta
Information Technology

Technology, Information and Media

$114K raised
Feb 2026
Munich, Germany
Medical Device

Aron Surgical develops AI tools and platforms for surgical procedures.

$948K raised
Feb 2026
El Paso, United States

The Borderplex Alliance serves as an economic development group that supports work across the Borderplex region.

$19.7M raised
Feb 2025
Lausanne, Switzerland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

biped is the smartest mobility device for blind and visually impaired people, bringing autonomous driving features to humans.

$219K raised
Feb 2025
Düsseldorf, Germany
Legal Tech

AI-Driven SaaS for ESG Management & Reporting

$187K raised
Feb 2025
Tallinn, Estonia
Advanced Materials

Gelatex has invented fast and scalable solution-spinning technology to produce nanofibers for various industries.

Feb 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
$1.6M
Funded Last 12 Months
3
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.Toronto
3 companies
2.Washington
2 companies
3.Wilmington
2 companies
4.Charlottesville
1 companies
5.Houston
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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