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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
$265.1M
Avg Funding
$10.6M
Global Reach
11
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Colorado Springs2$2.8M
Graz1$338K
Wilmington1$9.3M
Puerto Rico1$2.3M
Long Island City1Undisclosed
Halifax1$500K
Boston1Undisclosed
West End1$1.2M
Madrid1$2.9M
Macul1$550K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Graz, Austria
Building Maintenance

Intelligent, autonomous tunnel drainage maintenance systems

$338K raised
Feb 2022
Wilmington, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

BioCurie is developing an artificial intelligence software platform to better cell and gene therapy.

$9.3M raised
Feb 2026
Puerto Rico, United States
Electrical Distribution

Cooperativa Hidroeléctrica de la Montaña provides stable, sustainable electricity to rural mountain communities.

$2.3M raised
Feb 2026
Long Island City, United States
Innovation Management

Pursuit is a social impact organization that creates economic transformation and opportunity.

Feb 2026
Halifax, Canada
Hospitality

Sidanna Retreat provides vacation rentals in Nova Scotia with exquisite beachside lodgings for families and friends.

$500K raised
Feb 2025
Boston, United States
Developer APIs

Beamable develops a decentralized infrastructure for gaming to add social, commerce, and content management features to their games.

Feb 2025
West End, United Kingdom
Information Technology

ESG360° is an online tool for integrating ESG data and targets into business.

$1.2M raised
Feb 2025
Madrid, Spain
Biopharma

60Nd is a revolutionary technology used by bio and pharma researchers for in vitro mechanical simulation of cells and bio tissues.

$2.9M raised
Feb 2026
Macul, Chile
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

CENIA is a non-profit organization that works in the development of AI.

$550K raised
Feb 2026
Barcelona, Spain
Biotechnology

Gyala Therapeutics is focused on developing new CAR-T therapies for treating hematological malignancies.

Feb 2026
Riga, Latvia
Generative AI

Competitive positioning intelligence tool for brand strategy

$361K raised
Feb 2025
Valencia, Spain
Manufacturing

iPronics has pioneered the field of software-defined photonics and introduces the world's first optical circuit switch.

$11.7M raised
Feb 2025
Espoo, Finland
Education

Aalto University is a multidisciplinary institution that combines science, business, and art and design.

$29.8M raised
Feb 2025
Colorado Springs, United States
Non Profit

Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center supports collaborative research, instruction, communication, and debate to address water concerns.

$300K raised
Feb 2025
Didcot, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

Rosalind Franklin Institute is a research institute that develops technologies to tackle health research challenges.

$48.3M raised
Feb 2023
Rochester, United States
3D Printing

Med Dimensions specializes in medical imaging and 3D printing that helps with the preparation and assistance during surgical procedures.

$255K raised
Feb 2023
Wroclaw, Poland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Software development studio specializing in artificial intelligence and custom IT solutions.

$739K raised
Feb 2023
Leganés, Spain
Aerospace

The Sanzar Group offers design, engineering and operation services as well as software for aerospace and precision agriculture projects.

$792K raised
Feb 2023
Melbourne, Australia

Sproutx is an Australian AgTech accelerator that empowers founders to build technologies.

$600K raised
Feb 2022
South Bend, United States
Consulting

Trek10 leverages tools and AWS services to design, build, and support solutions for clients.

Feb 2022
West Lafayette, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Maijker Corp commercializes groundbreaking AI and sensor technology research.

Feb 2022
Dublin, Ireland
Energy

TechMet is a critical minerals investment company that builds projects to ensure a stable and sustainable supply of key metals.

Jan 2026
Colorado Springs, United States

Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance strengthens the outdoor recreation for the Pikes Peak region through leadership and collaboration.

$2.5M raised
Jan 2026
London, United Kingdom
Mineral

An Energy Metals Group Rapidly Advancing Western Europe’s Largest Spodumene Lithium Resource

$128.0M raised
Jan 2026
Huntsville, United States
Aerospace

Stratolaunch Systems pioneers innovative solutions to revolutionize space transportation.

$24.7M raised
Jan 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
$10.6M
Funded Last 12 Months
9
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Colorado Springs
2 companies
2.Graz
1 companies
3.Wilmington
1 companies
4.Puerto Rico
1 companies
5.Long Island City
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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