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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
$98.5M
Avg Funding
$3.9M
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York2$1.0M
Winnipeg1$420K
Waterloo1$14.9M
Calgary1$700K
San Rafael1$1.0M
Holte1$2.7M
Spokane1$750K
Surrey1$327K
Perth1$324K
Bellevue1$3.0M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Winnipeg, Canada
Charity

Candace House provides a safe and comforting day refuge for victims and survivors of violent crime.

$420K raised
Jan 2024
Waterloo, Canada
Market Research

Quantum Valley Ideas Lab is an independent research facility in Waterloo, Ontario.

$14.9M raised
Jan 2024
Calgary, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Luniko Technologies is committed to helping businesses integrate artificial intelligence into their daily operations.

$700K raised
Nov 2023
San Rafael, United States
Energy

Marin Clean Energy is an energy-based firm that offers renewable local electricity services by reducing greenhouse emissions.

$1.0M raised
Nov 2023
Holte, Denmark
Biotechnology

ResoTher Pharma is a privately held biotechnology company

$2.7M raised
Nov 2023
Spokane, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Healthcare Credentialing SaaS Platform

$750K raised
Jan 2026
Surrey, Canada
Biopharma

Eyam Health concentrates on the investigation and creation of vaccines for defending against infectious diseases.

$327K raised
Jan 2026
Perth, Australia
Biotechnology

Health, medical, diagnostics, biotechnology, medtech, biotech, peptide, research, immunology, clinical, healthtech

$324K raised
Nov 2025
Bellevue, United States
Consulting

ExoFusion is a fusion energy design, IP, and innovation company that offers three GTM strategies: consulting, design, and licensing.

$3.0M raised
Nov 2025
New York, United States
Information Technology

Maven Pet is a 24/7 pet health tracker for cats and dogs, helping pet parents detect illness early and monitor wellness.

$25K raised
Jan 2025
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
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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
$3.9M
Funded Last 12 Months
11
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.New York
2 companies
2.Winnipeg
1 companies
3.Waterloo
1 companies
4.Calgary
1 companies
5.San Rafael
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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