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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
$70.5M
Avg Funding
$2.8M
Global Reach
4
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Non Profit3$2.5M
Energy2$2.2M
Communities2$1.8M
Health Care1$10.0M
Aerospace1$1.0M
Biofuel1$2.0M
Information Technology1$750K
Manufacturing1$1.0M
Compliance1$50K
Education1$1.0M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York2$1.8M
Vancouver1$10.0M
Hopkins1$1.0M
Louisville1$2.0M
Dallas1$750K
Memphis1$2.0M
Ann Arbor1$1.0M
Mt Pleasant1$50K
Oakland1$1.0M
Washington1$3.2M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Vancouver, Canada
Health Care

Praxis Spinal Cord Institute is a spinal cord injury research care.

$10.0M raised
Dec 2023
Hopkins, United States
Aerospace

Advisory Aerospace OSC is a management consulting firm that enables aerospace transformations and transactions.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2023
Louisville, United States
Biofuel

Alder Renewables develops renewable crude oil and sustainable biofuels from biomass feedstocks.

$2.0M raised
Jan 2023
Dallas, United States
Information Technology

Medcognetics is an IT company that provides cloud-based software-as-a-service leveraging artificial intelligence for the medical sector.

$750K raised
Jan 2023
Memphis, United States
Non Profit

MLK50 Justice Through Journalism is a non-profit newsroom based in Memphis that focuses on poverty, power, and public policy.

$2.0M raised
Jan 2023
Ann Arbor, United States
Manufacturing

Monstr Sense Technologies develops spectrometers for microscopy and microscopy tools for defect inspection in semiconductors.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2023
Mt Pleasant, United States
Compliance

ProTrustee offers cloud software that automates trust administration, compliance tracking, and unified accounting workflows.

$50K raised
Dec 2022
Oakland, United States
Education

CodeHouse is a non-profit that focuses on cultivating a strong pipeline between students of color and industry-leading technology companies.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2021
Washington, United States
Analytics

Massive Data Institute focuses on the secure and responsible use of data to answer public policy questions.

$3.2M raised
Dec 2021
Olsztyn, Poland
Internet of Things

mTap deliver hardware and software for light managment. Our Smart Suggestions system give up to 25% of additional energy costs cut!

$40K raised
Dec 2021
New Orleans, United States
Energy

ReactWell provides advanced technology services and products for organizations in the energy, chemical, O&G, and petrochemical industry.

$1.8M raised
Dec 2021
Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom
Energy

Stanlow Terminals is a liquid storage provider that offers logistics and product handling services supporting energy transition.

$333K raised
Dec 2025
Lincoln's New Salem, United States
Communities

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public research university located in Lincoln, Nebraska

$1.0M raised
Dec 2024
Quebec, Canada
Biotechnology

Aramis Biotechnologies specializes in the development of novel vaccines in plants.

$40.0M raised
Dec 2024
Newark, United States
Advanced Materials

Amatec develops sustainable construction materials by transforming industrial gypsum waste into fast-curing, high-strength concrete.

$240K raised
Dec 2024
New York, United States
EdTech

NKENNE is a mobile app that provides a forum for communication to create a social network for African language learners and speakers.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2024
Dog Creek, Canada
Forestry

Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nation practices forest thinning to protect grasslands, cultural burning, and biodiversity ranching

$366K raised
Jan 2024
Denver, United States
Clean Energy

The orbital nexus for powering space commerce, processing, and logistics.

$295K raised
Jan 2024
Manchester, United Kingdom
Consulting

Plytime Learning is an educational company that offers online and offline tutoring, e-learning, plays and games, and parent meeting.

$260K raised
Jan 2024
Brooklyn, United States
Non Profit

The Marcy Lab School is a college-alternative program that prepares young adults from underrepresented backgrounds for rewarding.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
New York, United States
Communities

A new, free online resource (in English and Spanish) that is aimed at providing families with the practical tools and advice

$757K raised
Dec 2023
San Francisco, United States
Non Profit

HBCU.vc is a not-for-profit organization connecting and equipping the next generation of black and brown tech innovators and investors.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Canton, United States
Brand Marketing

Society Brands is a tech consumer products company that acquires e-commerce native brands.

$300K raised
Dec 2023
Oxford, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Exscientia is a pharmatech company that uses an end-to-end AI platform to design and discover new drugs.

$2.3M raised
Dec 2023
Atlanta, United States
Business Development

Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative is a catalyst charity that aspires to create shared prosperity by building Black wealth.

$250K raised
Dec 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
$2.8M
Funded Last 12 Months
1
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

3 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.New York
2 companies
2.Vancouver
1 companies
3.Hopkins
1 companies
4.Louisville
1 companies
5.Dallas
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 non profit companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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