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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
$108.6M
Avg Funding
$4.3M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Aerospace2$2.6M
Analytics2$1.0M
Health Care2$3.0M
Information Technology1$256K
3D Technology1$255K
Augmented Reality1$1.0M
Biopharma1$251K
Construction1$1000K
Finance1$1.0M
Training1$500K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Manhattan1$256K
Reston1$256K
San Francisco1$1.0M
Menlo Park1$255K
West Lafayette1$1.0M
Philadelphia1$1000K
Baltimore1$251K
Cleveland1$1000K
San Juan1$1.0M
Boston1$500K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Manhattan, United States
Aerospace

4D Avionic Systems is an open database of companies to enhance data on demand or power onboarding or investigation workflows.

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

Cambrian Works is a company that develops in-space mesh networking software, and network-enabled edge-computers and routers.

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

CereVu Medical develops AI-driven proprietary algorithms and data analytics designed to improve patient care.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2021
Menlo Park, United States
3D Technology

Diffract Technology develops 3D holographic display technology.

$255K raised
Dec 2021
West Lafayette, United States
Augmented Reality

Explore Interactive is a developer of augmented reality educational games

$1.0M raised
Dec 2021
Philadelphia, United States
Health Care

Osciflex system imitates nature’s process to prevent deadly blood clots.

$1000K raised
Dec 2021
Baltimore, United States
Biopharma

PZA Innovation is a biotechnology company that develops the PZA susceptibility testing method.

$251K raised
Dec 2021
Cleveland, United States
Construction

RoadPrintz is bringing modern robotic technology to the dangerous and inefficient field of pavement marking.

$1000K raised
Dec 2021
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Finance

Parallel18 is an international innovation hub providing funding, mentorship, business connections, and investment to startups.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2024
Boston, United States
Training

Hack.Diversity is the talent provider that helps remarkable people succeed by bridging the gap between the culture .

$500K raised
Dec 2022
Berkeley, United States
B2B

Iterant is the Circular Economy platform that helps manufacturers and brands build profitable, sustainable business models.

$10K raised
Dec 2022
Moskva, Russian Federation
Food and Beverage

DocsInbox is a cloud document management system for restaurants and their suppliers with the chat for employees.

$327K raised
Dec 2023
Auburn, United States
Homeless Shelter

Fortify Life is a non-profit organization that provides emergency and transitional housing support to homeless and vulnerable people.

$600K raised
Dec 2023
Springdale, United States
Health Care

Arkansas Children's Northwest promotes the health and well-being of staffs, patients, and visitors for a nicotine-free environment.

$2.0M raised
Jan 2025
Austin, United States
Advanced Materials

American Battery Company -- Pioneering Potassium-ion Batteries

$275K raised
Jan 2024
Wales, United Kingdom
Fuel

Compact Syngas Solutions develops non power applications for synthesis gas utilising waste biomass and prepared SRF fuels.

Dec 2025
Milwaukee, United States
Industrial

FirstPathway Community Development uses New Markets Tax Credits to fund loans for job-creating businesses in low-income areas.

$85.0M raised
Dec 2025
Marietta, United States
Communities

Lutzie 43 Foundation is a nonprofit organization that offers prepared-for-life scholarships and education services.

$258K raised
Dec 2025
Pittsburgh, United States
Battery

Stratus Materials is a developer and manufacturer of manganese-rich, cobalt-free cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries.

$3.0M raised
Dec 2024
Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Dental

Actival is driven by innovation and the integration of AI tools in dentistry.

$167K raised
Dec 2024
Cedar Park, United States
Clean Energy

Creating innovative generator solutions that enable clean, flexible, and affordable electricity production.

$6.0M raised
Dec 2024
Newport, United Kingdom
Aerospace

B2Space provides small and microsatellites with dependable, flexible, and low-Earth orbit access.

$2.3M raised
Dec 2021
Warsaw, Poland
Graphic Design

Software Development Company in Europe

$440K raised
Dec 2021
Brooklyn, United States
Chemical

Platform tech for ultra-rapid, instrument-free, point-of-care assays that provide lab-grade precision under one minute anywhere

$1.7M raised
Jan 2023
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Analytics

Smart Data Foundry is a financial firm that offers data mining and analysis for the betterment of society by doing so privately.

$47K raised
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 5,203 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
4
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.Manhattan
1 companies
2.Reston
1 companies
3.San Francisco
1 companies
4.Menlo Park
1 companies
5.West Lafayette
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 aerospace companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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