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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
$13.0M
Avg Funding
$521K
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Association2$1.5M
Consulting2$585K
CivicTech1$500K
Apps1$420K
Cyber Security1$540K
Charity1$400K
Communities1$150K
Agriculture1$400K
Alumni1$400K
Career Planning1$500K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
London2$585K
Washington1$500K
Amesbury1$420K
Genève1$540K
New York1$400K
Lowell1$150K
College Park1$400K
Chicago1$400K
Oakland1$500K
Boston1$500K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Washington, United States
CivicTech

Coding it Forward is a career technology platform that creates new pathways for the public.

$500K raised
Dec 2023
Amesbury, United States
Apps

Curious Learning is a non-profit firm that focuses on using technology and analytics to enable the unpriviliged kids to read.

$420K raised
Dec 2023
Genève, Switzerland
Cyber Security

CyberPeace Institute is an independent and neutral nongovernmental organization.

$540K raised
Dec 2023
New York, United States
Charity

Data-Pop Alliance is a collaborative laboratory of researchers, practitioners, policymakers.

$400K raised
Dec 2023
Lowell, United States
Communities

Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is accelerating economic & social impact through entrepreneurship

$150K raised
Dec 2023
College Park, United States
Agriculture

The Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) creates laws that significantly increase the rate and scope of conservation efforts.

$400K raised
Dec 2023
Chicago, United States
Alumni

Equitech Futures is a e-learning providers organization.

$400K raised
Dec 2023
Oakland, United States
Career Planning

The Hidden Genius Project trains and mentors black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills.

$500K raised
Dec 2023
Boston, United States
Association

At JA Worldwide, we give young people the opportunity to change their lives and improve their communities.

$500K raised
Dec 2023
La Jolla, United States
Education

Learning Equality is bridging the global digital divide by bringing the online learning revolution offline.

$500K raised
Dec 2023
Miami, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

MindBank AI is a digital twin platform that creates a dashboard of one's mind and allows users to live as data indefinitely.

$1.2M raised
Dec 2023
Eagle Butte, United States
Non Profit

The NDBC is an NPO of Indigenous genomics and data sovereignty to decolonize Health and Research for natives, buy natives.

$400K raised
Dec 2023
San Diego, United States
News

News Revenue Hub is a nonprofit organisation that helps news organizations build financial sustainability

$450K raised
Dec 2023
Detroit, United States
Journalism

Outlier Media is a Detroit-based service journalism organization.

$300K raised
Dec 2023
London, United Kingdom
Consulting

Open Data Institute is an organization thats works to lead the movement of the open data in the web.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Marina Del Rey, United States
Business Development

Open Earth Foundation is a non-profit organization that develops open digital infrastructure to improve planetary resilience.

$350K raised
Dec 2023
London, United Kingdom
Consulting

OpenFn is an IT firm that helps health and humanitarian interventions achieve scale through integration, automation, and interoperability.

$335K raised
Dec 2023
Hudson, United States
Collaboration

Open Supply Hub is a platform for supply chain data that anyone can browse and contribute to.

$300K raised
Dec 2023
Katy, United States
Environmental Consulting

RFCx has developed acoustic tech to protect rainforests from illegal logging & monitor biodiversity to better inform conservation efforts.

$500K raised
Dec 2023
Long Island City, United States
Food and Beverage

ReFED is a national non-profit organisation that promotes data-driven solutions to reduce food loss and waste.

$611K raised
Dec 2023
Sacramento, United States
Association

The Central Valley Journalism Collaborative operates as a non-profit organization.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2022
Arzignano, Italy
Blockchain

The ID Factory provides supply chain traceability solutions for the fashion industry.

$106K raised
Dec 2022
São Paulo, Brazil
Auto Insurance

88i - 1st Digital Insurer focused on Massive Digital Ecosystems (Approved by SUSEP Brazil insurance regulator) offers Embedded Insurance

$250K raised
Dec 2022
Winston Salem, United States
Biotechnology

Plakous Therapeutics is a human biologics company that specializes in restorative and regenerative healing.

$10K raised
Dec 2022
Lyon, France
Manufacturing

Releaf Paper is the world's first producer of packaging paper made of urban greenwastes

$2.7M raised
Dec 2022
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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
$521K
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.London
2 companies
2.Washington
1 companies
3.Amesbury
1 companies
4.Genève
1 companies
5.New York
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 5,149 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 association companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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