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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
$77.6M
Avg Funding
$3.1M
Global Reach
13
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Health Care5$10.6M
Biotechnology3$38.1M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$1.6M
Information Technology2$1.7M
Alternative Protein1$368K
Children1Undisclosed
Consulting1$2.6M
Big Data1Undisclosed
Medical Device1Undisclosed
Architecture1$726K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
London2Undisclosed
San Francisco1$1.6M
Barcelona1$368K
Biddeford1Undisclosed
Dublin1$2.7M
Milano1$2.7M
Madrid1$2.6M
Vienna1Undisclosed
Freiburg1$2.7M
Düsseldorf1$2.6M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

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San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Brightseed uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to discover the potential of plant compounds for various applications.

$1.6M raised
Dec 2023
Barcelona, Spain
Alternative Protein

Libre Foods is a biotech startup on a mission to liberate the food system and create a more free future for people, the planet and animals.

$368K raised
Dec 2023
Biddeford, United States
Children

Prapela is a noninvasive stimuation therapy that improves breathing and oxygenation in newborns.

Dec 2023
Dublin, Ireland

TanTech builds software solutions for carbon intelligence, including Corporate Carbon Footprint, Product Carbon Footprint for ESRS.

$2.7M raised
Dec 2022
Milano, Italy
Health Care

ValueBioTech Srl is a medical device company helping surgeons with robotic tools that can be integrated into the operating room.

$2.7M raised
Dec 2022
Madrid, Colombia
Consulting

Water Challenge is a company that provides a disruptive solution based on an economically sustainable technology.

$2.6M raised
Dec 2022
London, United Kingdom
Big Data

VIVAN Therapeutics is a company pioneering personalized cancer therapeutics using a new assay technology.

Dec 2022
Vienna, Austria
Medical Device

Brainhero is a unique EEG-mediated neurofeedback training device for children with autism and ADHD

Dec 2022
Freiburg, Germany
Health Care

CorTec develops and manufactures active implant systems and components for the communication with the brain.

$2.7M raised
Dec 2022
London, United Kingdom
Health Care

Gold Standard Phantoms is developing, marketing & selling calibration services for Quantitative Medical Imaging

Dec 2022
Düsseldorf, Germany
Health Care

Nano4Imaging produces and uses medical devices and implants visible for medical interventions to monitor their function (e.g under MRI).

$2.6M raised
Dec 2022
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Health Care

Game-changing treatment for intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration

$2.7M raised
Dec 2022
Philadelphia, United States
Biotechnology

Aqueduct Fluidics develops automation solutions for physical and life sciences research that fit on a laboratory benchtop.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2021
Santa Cruz, United States
Information Technology

Coreless Technologies designs nanoparticles to enhance performance in nano-enabled devices.

$991K raised
Dec 2021
Concord, Canada
Architecture

Sky Acoustics is a manufacturer of custom acoustical ceiling and wall panels.

$726K raised
Dec 2025
Nishi, Japan
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Ubitus is a cloud gaming technology leader and metaverse facilitator that offers innovative GameCloud technology.

Dec 2025
Vancouver, Canada
Biotechnology

BioHarvest Sciences produces and sells a food-based nutraceutical product called ViniaTM.

$1.6M raised
Dec 2025
Mississauga, Canada
Information Technology

Skkynet Cloud Systems is a global leader in real-time cloud information systems.

$755K raised
Dec 2025
Boston, United States
Biotechnology

Tiga TX develops an IgA therapeutic monoclonal antibody platform for the treatment of solid tumors.

$35.5M raised
Dec 2024
Somerville, United States
Automotive

Greentown Labs is a climate technology incubator that seeks to invest in the clean technology, energy, and environmental industries.

$3.0M raised
Dec 2024
Bryan, United States
Elder Care

Olera is a health and wellness services provider that connects caregivers to service providers in the eldercare industry.

$3.0M raised
Dec 2024
Delft, The Netherlands
Medical

SoundCell offers a new diagnostic device for determining cell viability based on the minute vibrations caused by living cells.

$2.7M raised
Dec 2023
Sydney, Australia
Electrical Distribution

Intellihub is committed to providing consistent quality metering services.

$6.5M raised
Dec 2023
Washington, United States
App Discovery

US Ignite develops next-generation apps that help developers, communities, and individuals that provide transformative public benefit.

$3.9M raised
Dec 2025
Genève, Switzerland
Blockchain

Wecan co-create, run, and scale joint ventures to transform socio-economic paradigms through pioneering blockchain solutions.

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
$3.1M
Funded Last 12 Months
6
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

5 companies
3 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.London
2 companies
2.San Francisco
1 companies
3.Barcelona
1 companies
4.Biddeford
1 companies
5.Dublin
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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You can narrow your search by filtering companies by industry vertical, city or region, or by exploring specific combinations such as Grant health care companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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