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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
$28.1M
Avg Funding
$1.1M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology4$2.6M
Communities3$850K
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$5.8M
Education3Undisclosed
Health Care2$623K
Advice1$250K
Agriculture1$250K
Non Profit1$250K
Consulting1$250K
Charity1$325K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Durham2$500K
New York2Undisclosed
Washington2Undisclosed
New City1$250K
St Louis1$250K
Chicago1$250K
Lincoln1$600K
Geneva1$325K
Los Altos1$850K
Toronto1$108K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

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New City, United States
Advice

Coop Career is a nonprofit organization that provides advisory, coaching, and guidance to community un-employed individuals.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
St Louis, United States
Communities

Creative Reaction Lab is a nonprofit organization focus on community development programs and apprenticeship mentoring services.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Durham, United States
Agriculture

Croatan Institute oatan institute is an independent, nonprofit research and action institute.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Chicago, United States
Non Profit

Elevated Chicago is a multi-sector collaboration that encourages more equitable development of public spaces.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Lincoln, United States
Communities

Feonix - Mobility Rising, enhance transportation options for vulnerable & underserved communities.

$600K raised
Dec 2023
Durham, United States
Consulting

Forward Cities is a non-profit organization that provides research and solutions to grow more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Geneva, Switzerland
Charity

Global Survivors Fund provides restitution to survivors of sexual abuse caused by conflict in order to help them rebuild their lives.

$325K raised
Dec 2023
Los Altos, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Interactive video lessons with expert teachers powered by conversational AI.

$850K raised
Dec 2023
Toronto, Canada
Renewable Energy

McGuire Aero Propulsion Solutions is developing a sustainable, transformative, net-zero power generation technology.

$108K raised
Dec 2023
East Lansing, United States
Biotechnology

Iaso Therapeutics develops vaccines to improve human health and cure diseases.

$125K raised
Jan 2023
Gothenburg, Sweden
Biotechnology

Mycorena is a fungi-based, next-generation vegan protein and food manufacturing solution to plants, using significantly less resources.

Jan 2023
Dublin, Ireland
Health Care

patientMpower provides digital solutions for specialist respiratory care and research in US, UK and across Europe

Jan 2023
Stony Brook, United States
Biotechnology

Advanced material, and manufacturing company focused on Chromatography and allied products

$1.5M raised
Dec 2022
New Bedford, United States
Clean Energy

Littoral Power Systems designs, manufactures, and installs distributed power systems.

$4.0M raised
Jan 2022
Palo Alto, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

A third-wave AI company that bridges neuroscience and computer science - creating explainable and continual learning artificial intelligence

$255K raised
Jan 2022
Hastings On Hudson, United States
Education

Transcend is a nonprofit organization that offers K-12 education, change management, innovation, R&D, design thinking, and school models.

Dec 2025
Seattle, United States
Chemical Engineering

Code.org is a non-profit foundation focusing on developing computer programming education in the U.S.

Dec 2025
New York, United States
Education

CSforALL is the national hub for the Computer Science to build rigorous, inclusive, & sustainable CS education for all students.

Dec 2025
Washington, United States
EdTech

Digital Promise provides support to advance technologies that can transform teaching and learning.

Dec 2025
Washington, United States
Education

Modern Classrooms Project empowers educators to meet every student’s needs through blended, self-paced, mastery-based instruction.

Dec 2025
San Cristóbal De La Laguna, Spain
Biotechnology

Molefy pharma develops breakthrough therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, halting progression and restoring health.

$999K raised
Dec 2025
New York, United States
Communities

New_ Public is an online community platform for thinkers, builders, designers, and technologists.

Dec 2025
Louisville, United States
Health Care

Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute practice an integrated approach to diabetes care and management through clinical services.

$623K raised
Jan 2025
Amarillo, United States
Information Technology

Plains Internet offers wireless internet, telecom, fiber optics, IT services & cyber security.

$12.8M raised
Jan 2025
Paris, France
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Gleamer develops medical grade AI for Radiology

$4.7M raised
Dec 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
$1.1M
Funded Last 12 Months
7
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

4 companies
3 companies
3 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Durham
2 companies
2.New York
2 companies
3.Washington
2 companies
4.New City
1 companies
5.St Louis
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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