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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
$113.1M
Avg Funding
$4.5M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology4$7.2M
Manufacturing2$90K
Health Care2$2.5M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2Undisclosed
Aerospace2Undisclosed
Food Trucks1$30K
Blockchain1$30.0M
Information Services1$5.0M
Electronics1$22.8M
Career Planning1$2.8M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Santiago1$90K
Philadelphia1$30K
Plymouth1$30.0M
Ottawa1$5.0M
Les Aires1$27K
Thessaloníki1$22.8M
La Jolla1$2.9M
Alameda1$1.2M
Cleveland1$2.8M
Naples1$2.5M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Santiago, Chile
Manufacturing

Remote Waters designs and manufactures water treatment plants for communities and new ultrafiltration filters for water reuse

$90K raised
Jan 2024
Philadelphia, United States
Food Trucks

Sharing Excess is a vibrant non-profit organisation dedicated to addressing the critical issue of food insecurity in the United States.

$30K raised
Jan 2024
Plymouth, United States
Blockchain

SIMBA transforms siloed supply chain data into an interconnected data fabric

$30.0M raised
Jan 2023
Ottawa, Canada
Information Services

Area X.O is the futureplex of innovation and collaboration.

$5.0M raised
Jan 2023
Les Aires, France
Health Care

Neurinnov provides the design, development, and commercialization of active implantable medical devices and services.

$27K raised
Jan 2023
Thessaloníki, Greece
Electronics

Organic Electronic Technologies is a company that designs and manufactures organic printed photovoltaics and organic LED technologies.

$22.8M raised
Jan 2023
La Jolla, United States
Biotechnology

Amplo Biotechnology is to develop multiple, potentially curative, Adeno-Associated Viral (AAV) therapies for the neuromuscular junction.

$2.9M raised
Jan 2025
Alameda, United States
Biotechnology

CellFE is a company developing a microfluidics based device to deliver gene-editing molecules.

$1.2M raised
Jan 2025
Cleveland, United States
Career Planning

DigitalC is a non-profit focused on improving digital literacy and providing residents with affordable, high-speed Internet.

$2.8M raised
Jan 2025
Naples, United States
Biopharma

Enalare Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel therapies.

$2.5M raised
Jan 2025
Seattle, United States
Internet

GigabitNow offers Turnkey Solutions for the Planning, Design, Construction, Operation, and Support of Gigabit Fiber to the Home Networks

$17.0M raised
Jan 2025
Temecula, United States
Energy Efficiency

Hydrogen fuel cell company with emissions reduction solutions for internal combustion engines.

$10.0M raised
Jan 2025
New York, United States
Legal Tech

Justicia Lab is pro bono net's immigrant justice technology lab.

Jan 2025
Mill Valley, United States
Health Care

NysnoBio helps patients with medical conditions develop the Parkin protein's therapeutic potential.

$2.5M raised
Jan 2025
Zürich, Switzerland

Pula Foundation empowers children and women in emerging markets to build climate resilience.

$10.4M raised
Jan 2025
Ypsilanti, United States
Automotive

American Center for Mobility is a non-profit testing and product development facility for future mobility.

$2.9M raised
Jan 2024
Maastricht, The Netherlands
Biotechnology

(Epi-)genetics for preclinical diagnostics and preventative therapeutics for high-impact chronic neurodegenerative and rare pathologies

$263K raised
Jan 2023
Tallinn, Estonia
Recycling

Spacedrip is the creator of wastewater treatment robots that turn wastewater into pristine water.

Jan 2026
Lake Oswego, United States
Analytics

StrateSea Technology develops AI/ML software solutions focused on hydrographic and maritime data analysis.

Jan 2026
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Securing the new era of AI-generated code with next-gen security automation.

Jan 2026
Hayward, United States
Biotechnology

Visolis provides biomanufacturing solutions by combining synthetic biology and chemical catalysis to produce bio-based chemicals and fuels.

$2.9M raised
Jan 2026
El Segundo, United States
Manufacturing

CX2 Focused on achieving spectrum control for electromagnetic warfare for the U.S. and its allies.

Jan 2026
Bellevue, United States
Aerospace

Data Blanket develops drone swarm hardware and AI-driven software designed to support wildfire response teams.

Jan 2026
Chicago, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Aktiver is an AI startup that automates the creation in-silico experimentation for healthcare & life-sciences.

Jan 2026
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Aerospace

Alba Orbital is a pico-satellite company that builds and designs small commercial satellite platforms.

Jan 2026
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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
$4.5M
Funded Last 12 Months
8
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

4 companies
2 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Santiago
1 companies
2.Philadelphia
1 companies
3.Plymouth
1 companies
4.Ottawa
1 companies
5.Les Aires
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 biotechnology companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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