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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
$118.7M
Avg Funding
$4.7M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Analytics2$45.3M
Non Profit2$2.6M
Energy2$18.9M
Biotechnology2$8.8M
Human Resources1$250K
E-Commerce1$353K
EdTech1Undisclosed
Education1$500K
Broadcasting1Undisclosed
Business Development1$380K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Germantown1$250K
Arlington1$45.0M
Texarkana1$2.0M
Vancouver1$353K
Silver Spring1Undisclosed
Newport News1$500K
Los Angeles1Undisclosed
Stockholm1$8.4M
Paterson1$300K
Baltimore1$380K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Germantown, United States
Human Resources

WorkSource Montgomery provides recruitment, screening, and placement services for job seekers.

$250K raised
Dec 2024
Arlington, United States
Analytics

Axios is a media company that delivers vital, trustworthy news, and analysis.

$45.0M raised
Dec 2024
Texarkana, United States
Non Profit

AR-TX REDI are committed to helping your business connect with economic development opportunities throughout the entire Texarkana region.

$2.0M raised
Dec 2024
Vancouver, Canada
E-Commerce

Freshline is an eCommerce & fulfillment SaaS software made for perishable food. We work with food suppliers and enable them to sell online.

$353K raised
Dec 2024
Silver Spring, United States
EdTech

Escalate USA is a frontline retention platform helping employers retain talent and creating pathways for entry-level talent.

Dec 2024
Newport News, United States
Education

Newport News Public Schools provides elementary school education, middle school, and high school education to students.

$500K raised
Dec 2024
Los Angeles, United States
Broadcasting

Wizard World is an entertainment company providing movies, television, and gaming solutions.

Dec 2023
Stockholm, Sweden
Energy

Enerpoly is a next-generation energy storage technology company pioneering the zinc-ion battery chemistry.

$8.4M raised
Dec 2023
Paterson, United States
Analytics

Health Coalition of Passaic County provides data connectivity, analytics and reporting, community unification, and health care services.

$300K raised
Dec 2023
Baltimore, United States
Business Development

Maryland Department of Commerce is a government agency.

$380K raised
Dec 2023
Saint-herblain, France
Biotechnology

Naobios provides bioprocess development and contract manufacturing services for viral vaccines and viral vectors.

$1.8M raised
Dec 2023
Bristol, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The B2B AI property platform supporting businesses and homeowners to make sustainable decisions

$1.1M raised
Dec 2023
Atlanta, United States
Association

Team RWB’s mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.

$3.0M raised
Dec 2025
Coimbra, Portugal
Aerospace

Neuraspace is the developer of an advanced AI-powered Space debris monitoring & satellite collision avoidance platform.

$117K raised
Dec 2025
Encinitas, United States
Communities

Blue Star Families strengthens military families and our nation by connecting communities and fostering leadership.

$7.5M raised
Dec 2025
Houston, United States
Biotechnology

Diakonos Oncology biotech firm developing dendritic cell vaccines targeting difficult cancer types.

$7.0M raised
Dec 2025
Port Macquarie, Australia
Electrical Distribution

Essential Energy is a government agency that renders electricity network services, including water and sewage services.

$1.5M raised
Dec 2025
Boston, United States
Baby

Harmony is a biotechnology startup that creates human breast milk protein-based infant nutrition designed to help human babies thrive.

$5.8M raised
Dec 2025
Lawrence, United States
Advanced Materials

Icorium Engineering Company is a climate-tech startup focused on revolutionizing refrigerant reclamation and reuse.

$1.2M raised
Dec 2025
San Diego, United States
Biopharma

Illudent is a biotechnology company that offers precision medicine treatment for cancer patients.

$250K raised
Dec 2025
Garching Bei München, Germany
Energy

Gauss Fusion develops fusion power plants for clean energy solutions.

$10.5M raised
Dec 2024
Burlingame, United States
Health Care

We are developing a global information exchange platform to accelerate the availability of safe and effective medicines.

$19.1M raised
Dec 2024
Washington, United States
Non Profit

Friends of Puerto Rico is a non-partisan, non-profit social impact organization.

$600K raised
Dec 2024
Milwaukee, United States
Battery

COnovate is a startup that develops lithium-ion battery parts made from a graphene monoxide that boosts the energy storage capacity.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2024
Cambridge, United Kingdom
AgTech

Intelligent Technologies to Sustainably Craft Meat

$989K raised
Dec 2023
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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
$4.7M
Funded Last 12 Months
8
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

2 companies
2 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Germantown
1 companies
2.Arlington
1 companies
3.Texarkana
1 companies
4.Vancouver
1 companies
5.Silver Spring
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 analytics companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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