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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
$132.5M
Avg Funding
$5.3M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)5$1.3M
Non Profit3$1.7M
Health Care2$2.2M
EdTech2$400K
Battery2$116.9M
Film1$47K
Charity1$429K
Agriculture1$2.0M
Eyewear1$1.5M
Energy1$4.3M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Charlottetown3$1.1M
New York2$113K
Munich2$853K
Old Fort1$300K
Edinburgh1$47K
Asheville1$345K
Los Angeles1$429K
Muskegon1$1.0M
London1$35K
Hot Springs1$390K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

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Old Fort, United States
Health Care

WNC Food Systems Coalition is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a strong local food system across Western North Carolina.

$300K raised
Jan 2026
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Film

Daysix is a multi-disciplinary agency who bring ideas to life through apps, films, branding and websites.

$47K raised
Jan 2026
Asheville, United States
Non Profit

ABCLT is a community-led nonprofit focused on creating permanently affordable housing in Buncombe County.

$345K raised
Jan 2026
Los Angeles, United States
Charity

Core Response provides emergency relief and disaster management services for hurricanes and earthquakes.

$429K raised
Jan 2026
Muskegon, United States
Non Profit

Fresh Coast Alliance is a non-profit organization that offers care, encouragement, and skill development for people in need.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2026
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We build chatbots that revolutionise how organisations engage with people.

$35K raised
Jan 2026
Hot Springs, United States
Non Profit

Rebuild Hot Springs Area is a grassroots nonprofit organization formed after Hurricane Helene devastated Hot Springs, North Carolina.

$390K raised
Jan 2026
Calgary, Canada
Agriculture

AgSphere is a new arena for generating ideas, fostering relationships

$2.0M raised
Dec 2025
Morbio Inferiore, Switzerland
Eyewear

Lighthouse Tech created TAMI®, the first smart eyewear merging obstacle detection with fashion for global mobility markets.

$1.5M raised
Dec 2025
Prilly, Switzerland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Reshape Systems designs AI-powered software solutions to automate, streamline and optimize production processes for manufacturers

$187K raised
Dec 2025
Vernier, Switzerland
Energy

Transmutex will reduce stockpile of nuclear waste by 99% while producing profitable carbon-free energy.

$4.3M raised
Jan 2025
Dana Point, United States
Health Care

IVOS Medical is a startup medical device specializing company in airway management.

$1.9M raised
Jan 2025
New York, United States
EdTech

Girls Who Code works to educate, inspire, and equip young women with the skills and resources to pursue academic and career opportunities.

Dec 2024
Carlsbad, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Chilldyne is a manufacturing company that designs and develops liquid cooling system for data centers.

$550K raised
Jan 2024
Munich, Germany
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Mentessa empowers organizations to foster meaningful connections, enabling learning, growth, and equal opportunities in the workplace.

$500K raised
Jan 2024
New York, United States
Consulting

Rainmaker Holdings is a financial firm offering film financing, real estate investments, credit, personal finance, and business development.

$113K raised
Jan 2024
Milan, Italy
Apps

Volvero is a vehicle sharing app which connect owners with drivers relying on the most innovative technologies

$544K raised
Dec 2023
Charlottetown, Canada
EdTech

Stemble offers a wide range of personalized and efficient learning experiences for students using AI.

$400K raised
Dec 2025
Charlottetown, Canada
Food and Beverage

Tracktile Create and manage your production process to achieve verifiable traceability and to gain visibility and insights.

$182K raised
Dec 2025
San Jose, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

VOC AI offers AI tools for ecommerce insights and customer service solutions.

$17K raised
Dec 2025
Madison, United States
Finance

gener8tor is a venture capital firm that connects startup entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, job seekers, and artists.

Dec 2025
Munich, Germany
Building Material

Circular Building Material

$353K raised
Dec 2025
Frankfurt, Germany
Battery

AMG Lithium develops and operates facilities focused on processing lithium materials used in battery supply chains.

$42.4M raised
Dec 2025
Aachen, Germany
Battery

Cylib specializes in holistic battery recycling, transforming end-of-life batteries into sustainable raw materials for energy transition.

$74.6M raised
Dec 2025
Charlottetown, Canada
Information Technology

Discovery Garden specializes in designing and operating institutional repositories and digital collections for libraries, galleries.

$491K raised
Dec 2025
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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
$5.3M
Funded Last 12 Months
18
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

3 companies
2 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Charlottetown
3 companies
2.New York
2 companies
3.Munich
2 companies
4.Old Fort
1 companies
5.Edinburgh
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 artificial intelligence (ai) companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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