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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
$25.2M
Avg Funding
$1.0M
Global Reach
4
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Education3$160K
Health Care2$1.3M
Biotechnology2$1.0M
Association1$500K
Battery1$327K
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1$300K
Elder Care1$63K
AgTech1$1.6M
CleanTech1$797K
Oil and Gas1$355K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Boston2$500K
Fountain Valley1$500K
Lancaster1$327K
Philadelphia1$300K
Newark1Undisclosed
Austin1Undisclosed
Abingdon1$63K
Kyiv1$1.6M
Dunkirk1$1.3M
City Of London1$797K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Fountain Valley, United States
Association

The Genesis Inspiration Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting education through the arts.

$500K raised
Feb 2022
Lancaster, United Kingdom
Battery

LiNa Energy is commercialising solid-state sodium battery systems optimised for 4-12 hour duration alongside Solar generation

$327K raised
Feb 2025
Philadelphia, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI Agents to help business owners capture more sales leads

$300K raised
Feb 2024
Newark, United States
Health Care

MindRight Health offers culturally-responsive mental health coaching over a text message.

Feb 2024
Austin, United States
Education

FreeWorld invests in education for America's biggest underdogs and most overlooked talent pools - ex-felons.

Feb 2024
Abingdon, United Kingdom
Elder Care

BelleVie's vision is to build a society where everyone is valued and supported.

$63K raised
Feb 2024
Kyiv, Ukraine
AgTech

Providing green CO₂ from the open air

$1.6M raised
Feb 2024
Boston, United States
Education

Propel America aspires to the day when every high school graduate has a viable path to prosperity.

Feb 2024
Dunkirk, United States
Health Care

The Chautauqua Center provides medical, dental, behavioral health, chiropractic, and pharmacy services to individuals of all ages.

$1.3M raised
Feb 2023
City Of London, United Kingdom
CleanTech

Transformational Energy is a cleantech company focused on sustainable energy solutions like low-cost green hydrogen, ammonia value chains.

$797K raised
Feb 2023
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Oil and Gas

Apollo Offshore Engineering is a front-end and through-life engineering provider.

$355K raised
Feb 2023
Lisburn, United Kingdom
Marine Technology

Artemis Technologies provides engineering services to high-performance and commercial clients.

$4.5M raised
Feb 2023
London, United Kingdom
Clean Energy

Carnot is decarbonising heavy-duty power with next generation, high efficiency, zero emission engine technology

$1.2M raised
Feb 2023
Southampton, United Kingdom
Service Industry

Chartwell Marine is a pioneer in next-generation vessel design.

$54K raised
Feb 2023
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Information Technology

MTC develops and proves innovative manufacturing processes and technologies in an agile, low risk environment, in partnership with industry.

$484K raised
Feb 2023
Rockville, United States
Image Recognition

Alienbyte offers web app for labelling 3D tomographic images.

$256K raised
Feb 2022
Boston, United States
Non Profit

Boston University Center for Antiracist Research convene researchers and practitioners from various disciplines.

$500K raised
Feb 2022
New York, United States
News

Capital B is a nonprofit local and national news organization reporting for Black communities.

$300K raised
Feb 2022
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
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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
$1.0M
Funded Last 12 Months
0
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.Boston
2 companies
2.Fountain Valley
1 companies
3.Lancaster
1 companies
4.Philadelphia
1 companies
5.Newark
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 education companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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