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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
$21.0M
Avg Funding
$839K
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco2$4.4M
Berkeley2$256K
Los Alamos1$996K
Anchorage1$969K
Irvine1$990K
Brooklyn1$256K
Knoxville1$256K
Fairfax Station1$256K
Champaign1$995K
Wellington1$134K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
San Francisco, United States

Creating a future where everyone has a fair chance at a thriving tech career, regardless of their past.

$2.5M raised
Dec 2022
Los Alamos, United States
Energy

Tibbar Plasma Technologies develops a plasma heat engine for efficient fusion energy production.

$996K raised
Dec 2021
Anchorage, United States
Consulting

Two Bears Environmental Consulting offers information services aimed at analyzing the impact of climate change on various projects.

$969K raised
Dec 2021
Irvine, United States
Biotechnology

Vulcan Biologics provides a biotechnology platform that offers stable and persistent modulation of microbiomes.

$990K raised
Dec 2021
Brooklyn, United States
Automotive

Hardware, Mobility, Wireless Power

$256K raised
Dec 2021
Knoxville, United States
Industrial Engineering

American Nanotechnologies is developing and demonstrating novel systems for the large-scale purification of high-value dielectric materials.

$256K raised
Dec 2021
Fairfax Station, United States
Environmental Consulting

Applied Ocean Sciences is an oceanography company that provides scientific research and tool development services for ocean physics.

$256K raised
Dec 2021
Berkeley, United States
Information Technology

Emerging Futures is a research and analysis consultancy.

$256K raised
Dec 2021
Champaign, United States
Automotive

Frost Defense develops frost protection products to keep windshields frost-free.

$995K raised
Dec 2021
Wellington, New Zealand
Computer

Noted Ltd is a health software company

$134K raised
Dec 2021
Spokane, United States
Biometrics

Quadralynx provides voice dosimeters for speech and voice improvement.

$256K raised
Dec 2021
Fort Davis, United States
Electronics

RanchCheck develops sensor technology for tank monitoring and pump control.

$256K raised
Dec 2021
San Francisco, United States
Biotechnology

Pioneering in-human click chemistry against cancer

$1.9M raised
Dec 2021
Hässleholm, Sweden
Building Material

RECOMA is a provider of economical and sustainable construction materials.

$3.0M raised
Jan 2025
San Antonio, United States
Biotechnology

Vascular Perfusion Solutions develops medical devices designed to preserve and resuscitate vascularized organs.

$25K raised
Dec 2023
San Diego, United States
Health Care

Camino Pharma is focused on discovering and developing first-in-class therapies for patients suffering from cancer and CNS disorders.

$2.0M raised
Dec 2023
Warsaw, Poland
Biopharma

ExploRNA Therapeutics creates revolutionary advancements using mRNA as a therapeutic platform.

$814K raised
Dec 2022
Mont-saint-guibert, Belgium
Health Care

Gabi SmartCare improves children's lives thanks to outpatient predictive monitoring tool

Dec 2022
Hardwick, United States
Biotechnology

LabCentral is a provider of flexible lab space, equipment, and community to supports life science startups.

$250K raised
Jan 2022
Atlanta, United States
Funding Platform

ALK Positive - a group of highly motivated, passionate, and dedicated ALK-positive patients and their caregivers.

$1.5M raised
Jan 2022
Bethlehem, United States
Museums and Historical Sites

National Museum of Industrial History is dedicated to preserving America’s rich industrial heritage.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2022
St Louis, United States
Training

Rung for Women works with employers who use geospatial technology to meet their workforce needs.

$250K raised
Jan 2022
Toronto, Canada
Biotechnology

Providence Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine designed to treat ovarian cancer.

$2.1M raised
Dec 2021
Pfaffikon, Switzerland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Sparkli is an AI-driven learning platform for kids aged 5–12 that turns curiosity into multimodal educational experiences.

Jan 2026
Berkeley, United States
Agriculture

Innovative Genomics Institute uses genome editing to develop accessible solutions in human health, climate, and agriculture.

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
$839K
Funded Last 12 Months
2
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

5 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.San Francisco
2 companies
2.Berkeley
2 companies
3.Los Alamos
1 companies
4.Anchorage
1 companies
5.Irvine
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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