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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
$27.5M
Avg Funding
$1.1M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Food and Beverage4$1.1M
Biotechnology3$1.0M
Biopharma2$3.5M
Health Care2$25K
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1$1.1M
Education1$635K
Apps1$25K
Gaming1$256K
Energy1$2.5M
EdTech1$285K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Diego3$2.5M
Toronto2Undisclosed
Copenhagen1$1.0M
Cambridge1$1.1M
Pittsburgh1$635K
Kansas City1$25K
Lakewood1$256K
Vancouver1$1.0M
Oakville1$2.5M
Wilmington1$285K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Copenhagen, Denmark
Biopharma

Muna Therapeutics discovers and develops therapies that slow or stop neurodegenerative diseases such as alzheimer’s and parkinson's.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2026
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

RoboK is a computer vision startup with a mission to make all industrial workplaces safe and high-performing with AI.

$1.1M raised
Jan 2025
Pittsburgh, United States
Education

STEM Coding Lab is focused on providing computer education to underserved children.

$635K raised
Jan 2024
Kansas City, United States
Apps

BestyBnB provides a platform domestic violence agencies to select from a list of loving caregiver to foster pets.

$25K raised
Jan 2024
Lakewood, United States
Gaming

VRiends is a metaverse company that provides evidence-based teaching of social, academic, and life skills.

$256K raised
Jan 2022
Vancouver, Canada
Biotechnology

Pramana Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that offers pharmaceutical research and development services.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2026
Oakville, Canada
Energy

Atura Power is a gas turbine power plant that specializes in electricity systems and generation supplies.

$2.5M raised
Jan 2025
Wilmington, United States
EdTech

The Community Education Building Equity in education means taking seriously all the supports that schools, families, and communities need.

$285K raised
Jan 2025
Edmonton, Canada
Biotechnology

Entos Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotech company developing genetic medicines with its Fusogenix PLV drug delivery platform.

Jan 2026
Toronto, Canada
Biotechnology

Developing safe and effective gene delivery platforms to unlock the therapeutic power of personalized, redoseable genetic medicine.

Jan 2026
San Diego, United States
Biopharma

Biotechnology company developing pharmaceutical therapies for nerve regeneration in the central nervous system.

$2.5M raised
Jan 2026
San Diego, United States
Health Care

Our digital therapeutic interventions integrate into electronic health records and improve mental health outcomes for patients

$25K raised
Jan 2026
Detroit Lakes, United States
Food and Beverage

Manna Food Co-op is a community-owned and managed deli and retail establishment that encourages wellness and health.

$304K raised
Jan 2025
Los Angeles, United States
Information Technology

DeLabs, a startup, is behind the non-fungible token (NFT) projects Y00ts and DeGods.

$3.0M raised
Jan 2023
San Diego, United States
Health Care

Cue is a healthcare technology company that enables people to manage their health through actionable and connected health data.

Jan 2022
Spokane, United States
Health Diagnostics

ExMat Research advances optical diagnostics for a wide range of applications.

$250K raised
Jan 2022
Midland, United States
Clean Energy

Novoreach Technologies develops innovative material solutions for clean energy and environment applications.

$200K raised
Jan 2022
Amherst, United States
Chemical

Optical Waters offers ultraviolet optical fibre solutions for disinfecting small channels and complex geometries.

$255K raised
Jan 2022
Austin, United States
Natural Resources

Amermin is a recycling company that specializes in refining and selling of strategic minerals and metals.

$11.5M raised
Jan 2026
Toronto, Canada
Legal Tech

Formic AI develops new and unique types of state-of-the-art large language models which are designed to have high performance at a low cost.

Jan 2026
Collingwood, Australia
Content Creators

Linktree is a software firm that provides a platform to make user's online content more discoverable and easy to manage.

$1.7M raised
Jan 2024
Russellville, United States
Food and Beverage

Ayers Valley Farm is committed to producing food that they are proud to feed their family, users family.

$250K raised
Jan 2023
Bozeman, United States
Food and Beverage

Belcrest Farms is a small, family-run business. The company takes pride in its all-natural, dry-aged, ranch-raised beef.

$250K raised
Jan 2023
Fort Jones, United States
Food and Beverage

Five Marys Farms is an independent supplier of beef, pork, and lamb in Siskiyou County.

$250K raised
Jan 2023
Varazdin, Croatia
Information Services

Platform which combines a digital ID wallet, identity verification, e-signature, and financial background check services into one solution.

$263K raised
Jan 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
$1.1M
Funded Last 12 Months
8
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

4 companies
3 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.San Diego
3 companies
2.Toronto
2 companies
3.Copenhagen
1 companies
4.Cambridge
1 companies
5.Pittsburgh
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

Finding companies that have recently raised grant funding is valuable for sales teams, investors, recruiters, and service providers. Grant startups are actively spending their newly raised capital on tools, talent, and services, making them ideal prospects. VCBacked tracks 5,203 grant companies with verified founder contact information, updated regularly as new rounds are announced.

You can narrow your search by filtering companies by industry vertical, city or region, or by exploring specific combinations such as Grant food and beverage companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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