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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
$98.6M
Avg Funding
$3.9M
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Richmond1$3.9M
Toronto1$32.0M
Florø1$16.4M
Oklahoma City1$269K
Houston1Undisclosed
Chester Springs1$453K
Lansing1$2.0M
Round Rock1$15.2M
San Francisco1$300K
Berkeley1$500K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Richmond, United States
Manufacturing

Alliance for Building Better Medicine is a globally competitive ecosystem that manufactures key pharmaceuticals in the United States.

$3.9M raised
Jan 2025
Toronto, Canada
Consulting

Lab2Market is an entrepreneurship programme that supports researchers and students in advancing ideas toward commercial opportunities.

$32.0M raised
Jan 2025
Florø, Norway
Environmental Engineering

HyFuel is a company that supports the maritime industry by manufacturing and supplying green hydrogen.

$16.4M raised
Nov 2024
Oklahoma City, United States
Augmented Reality

Surgical augmented reality guidance software

$269K raised
Jan 2024
Houston, United States
Environmental Consulting

Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice is connecting the dots on environmental, transportation, climate, energy.

Jan 2024
Chester Springs, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

inQ is an artificial intelligence driven that aims to streamline work processes and enhance efficiency.

$453K raised
Jan 2024
Lansing, United States
Association

Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization based that offers training, support, and capacity building.

$2.0M raised
Jan 2022
Round Rock, United States
Semiconductor

Toppan Photomask manufactures photomasks for the semiconductor industry .

$15.2M raised
Jan 2026
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI4ALL is a nonprofit working to increase diversity and inclusion in artificial intelligence.

$300K raised
Jan 2026
Berkeley, United States
Agriculture

Akorn uses upcycled, non-GMO corn by-products to manufacture edible coatings that make the shelf life of fresh produce last.

$500K raised
Jan 2026
Chapin, United States
Data Center

VirtueRN develops integrated workflow solutions for the healthcare and technology sectors.

$50K raised
Nov 2025
Vancouver, Canada
Chemical

Telescope Innovations develops chemical manufacturing processes and tools for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

$226K raised
Nov 2025
New York, United States
Education

America Needs You fights for economic mobility for ambitious, first-generation college students.

$1.0M raised
Nov 2025
Frederick, United States
Biotechnology

Britecyte is a biotechnology business focused on finding novel solutions In new technology for single-cell analysis.

$1.0M raised
Nov 2025
Windsor, Canada
Food and Beverage

Cedar Valley Selections produces pita chips and ready-to-eat salad dressings.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2025
Santa Clara, United States
Biotechnology

Melio provides a quick and comprehensive blood test that detects all prevalent infections.

$3.5M raised
Jan 2025
Bedford, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Rhealth is a biotechnology company that provides health management solutions based on advanced AI through a platform to hospitals.

$5.0M raised
Jan 2025
Berlin, Germany
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Turing College is an online tech school for AI & Data skills, backed by Ycombinator.

Nov 2024
Atlanta, United States
Product Research

SkiiMoo Tech is a research, science, technology and engineering firm.

$250K raised
Nov 2022
Philadelphia, United States
Cosmetics

Pound Cake is a cosmetics company.

$1.0M raised
Nov 2022
Newbury, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

Esya is a biotech company that measures, monitors, assist drug development, and pre-assess patient cohorts for treatment.

$452K raised
Nov 2022
Sandwich, United Kingdom
Biopharma

AlgaeCytes uses a photobioreactor system and freshwater algal strains to produce high purity Omega 3 oils EPA.

$12.6M raised
Jan 2022
Mooresville, United States
Food and Beverage

ALLPUR Nutrition develops nutritious, chemical-free and consumer favorite beverages.

$50K raised
Jan 2022
Saskatoon, Canada
Mechanical Engineering

Kinemek specialises in developing novel mechanical goods and specialised equipment to solve complicated operating problems.

$324K raised
Jan 2026
Hagerstown, United States
Medical

Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine is a osteopathic medical school that provides physician about osteopathic medicines.

$1.1M 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 5,149 grant companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$3.9M
Funded Last 12 Months
9
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

3 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Richmond
1 companies
2.Toronto
1 companies
3.Florø
1 companies
4.Oklahoma City
1 companies
5.Houston
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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