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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
$106.5M
Avg Funding
$4.3M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Advanced Materials2$5.0M
Biotechnology2$3.4M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$8.7M
Computer2$45.4M
Electronics1$2.0M
Communities1Undisclosed
Non Profit1$398K
Education1$6.3M
Analytics1$50K
Consumer Lending1$18K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Diego2$1.4M
Berkeley1$2.0M
Pleasant View1$398K
Boston1$6.3M
London1$50K
Auckland1$18K
Geneva1$1.6M
Chicago1$250K
Jackson1$3.5M
East Lansing1$2.7M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Berkeley, United States
Electronics

Harvest Thermal develops a control system for home use that integrates heating, hot water, and cooling with thermal storage.

$2.0M raised
Sep 2024
San Diego, United States
Communities

PsychArmor Institute is a non-profit dedicated to educating civilians on how to confidently and effectively work with veterans.

Sep 2024
Pleasant View, United States
Non Profit

REBOOT Recovery is an organization that provides trauma healing courses, training, and online services.

$398K raised
Sep 2024
Boston, United States
Education

Seed Global Health strengthens health education and delivery in places facing a dire shortage of health professionals.

$6.3M raised
Sep 2024
London, United Kingdom
Analytics

The Go-To Provider of Healthcare Data

$50K raised
Sep 2023
Auckland, New Zealand
Consumer Lending

Harmoney is the largest online personal lending platform in Australia and New Zealand

$18K raised
Sep 2023
Geneva, Switzerland
Health Care

ABCDx (Advanced Brain Companion Diagnostics) is a privately-funded start-up company.

$1.6M raised
Sep 2026
Chicago, United States
Chemical

Celadyne Technologies develops membranes for use in electrolyzers and fuel cells that require minimal heat and water management.

$250K raised
Sep 2026
Jackson, United States
Energy

Sesame Solar manufactures the world’s first mobile nanogrids that self-generate power for the integrated turnkey solutions in <15 minutes.

$3.5M raised
Sep 2026
East Lansing, United States
Advanced Materials

Great Lakes Crystal Technologies offers crystal diamond materials for applications.

$2.7M raised
Sep 2026
San Diego, United States
Biotechnology

Drug Discovery and Biotechnology

$1.4M raised
Sep 2026
Arlington, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Rune Technologies is a defense technology company that develops software and hardware for military logistics and sustainment operations.

$4.1M raised
Sep 2026
Toshima, Japan
Computer

OptQC develops photonic quantum computing technologies aimed at making quantum computers practical for industrial and societal applications.

$44.4M raised
Sep 2026
Detroit, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Birdstop is a Detroit-based manufacturer of autonomous drone systems for government and enterprise.

$4.6M raised
Sep 2026
Newark, United States
Advanced Materials

Nascent Materials focuses on developing and scaling up the production of advanced cathode materials.

$2.3M raised
Sep 2026
Delaware, United States
Logistics

truQ connects businesses and individuals with logistics needs across Africa to the closest vehicle in real time.

$100K raised
Sep 2025
New York, United States
Financial Services

4Thought Technologies is an advanced no-code platform that unlocks the benefits of algorithmic trading and automated risk controls.

$256K raised
Sep 2025
Santa Cruz, United States
Biotechnology

RealSeq Biosciences’ core expertise includes innovative proprietary technologies for bias-free small RNA/miRNA NGS library construction.

$2.0M raised
Sep 2025
Buffalo, United States
Electrical Distribution

Stepwise provides home electrification services for EV charger and heat pump installations

$1.4M raised
Sep 2024
Minneapolis, United States
Internet

United Language Group is one of the largest translation and localization providers in the world.

$1.8M raised
Sep 2024
Peterborough, United States
CleanTech

Evari is a clean-tech firm developing next-generation tiny, oil-free turbocompressors for heating and cooling applications.

$1.7M raised
Sep 2024
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Renewable Energy

Barrio Eléctrico offers residential solar-plus-storage leases, relying on community engagement to support the systems.

$21.0M raised
Sep 2024
Melbourne, United States
Computer

BIOS, a company bringing you better light through science.

$1.0M raised
Sep 2024
Lowell, United States
Medical

Medical Device Research and Development

$2.4M raised
Sep 2024
Reno, United States
Consulting

Effecterra is a talent and technology organization that helps to develop, commercialize, deploy and scale climate solutions.

$1.2M raised
Sep 2024
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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
$4.3M
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
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.San Diego
2 companies
2.Berkeley
1 companies
3.Pleasant View
1 companies
4.Boston
1 companies
5.London
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 advanced materials companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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