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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
$34.1M
Avg Funding
$1.4M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology3$2.6M
Apparel1$426K
Film1$288K
Health Care1$4.8M
Biomass Energy1$2.5M
Project Management1$1.1M
Media and Entertainment1$500K
Art1$10K
iOS1Undisclosed
Blockchain1Undisclosed

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Toronto2$714K
Vancouver2$320K
Edinburgh2$8.5M
London2$2.2M
Paignton1$4.8M
Prince George1$2.5M
Berlin1$1.1M
Jacksonville Beach1$500K
Richmond1Undisclosed
Carlton1$10K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Toronto, Canada
Apparel

Kotn is a clothing and lifestyle brand that offers sustainably made apparel and home products.

$426K raised
Nov 2025
Toronto, Canada
Film

LOFT Entertainment is a music and film/TV company specializes in amplifying culture-defining talent and creative partners through its music.

$288K raised
Nov 2025
Paignton, United Kingdom
Health Care

SageTech is recycling inhalational anaesthetic agents using patented technology.

$4.8M raised
Nov 2025
Prince George, Canada
Biomass Energy

BC Biocarbon is an environmental company that offers bio refinery technology.

$2.5M raised
Nov 2024
Berlin, Germany
Project Management

Project Management Tool for Game Development

$1.1M raised
Nov 2024
Jacksonville Beach, United States
Media and Entertainment

The First Coast Cultural Center is where members of our community can create, comprehend, and engage with the arts.

$500K raised
Nov 2024
Richmond, Canada
Biotechnology

Gene Bio Medical is a biotechnology company that offers research and development for immunological diagnostics.

Nov 2024
Vancouver, Canada

Gitxaala Enterprises supports the general development and sustainability of the communities of the Gitxaała Nation.

$320K raised
Nov 2024
Carlton, Australia
Art

A platform allowing people to connect with artists and hire them for custom artwork and events.

$10K raised
Nov 2023
Lanham, United States
iOS

Flikshop is a service that allows you to use your phone to send a postcard to an inmate.

Nov 2023
Vancouver, Canada
Blockchain

GameOn creates games that utilize NFTs, predictive gaming, and fantasy elements, all crafted to optimize fan involvement.

Nov 2023
Irvine, United States
CivicTech

RevHub creates the conditions where entrepreneurs can solve our world’s most pressing societal and environmental problems.

$1.1M raised
Nov 2023
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Battery

StorTera is a unique single liquid flow battery (SLIQ) will offer flexibility to the grid by storing electricity.

$6.0M raised
Nov 2022
Southport, Australia
Charity

Autism CRC is a cooperative research organization focusing on autistic people.

$2.0M raised
Nov 2022
Örebro, Sweden
Audio/Visual Equipment

Smartports is a company that transforms parking spaces into sustainable solar energy solutions

$1.3M raised
Nov 2025
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

We aim to transform how miRNAs are detected, providing simpler tools for health care and drug development professionals.

$2.6M raised
Nov 2025
London, United Kingdom
Environmental Consulting

Packamama has redesigned wine bottles to be more environmentally friendly.

$654K raised
Nov 2025
Santa Clara, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Multimodal AI enabled, connected maintenance platform for operations & maintenance in industrial facilities and commercial buildings

$2.5M raised
Nov 2024
New York, United States
EdTech

Education Cannot Wait is an NGO that offers support for education and learning to refugee and displaced boys and girls.

Nov 2024
St Louis, United States
Alternative Protein

Mighty Cricket offers clean protein powders and oatmeals made with sustainable protein and organic ingredients.

$650K raised
Nov 2024
Riga, Latvia
Aerospace

Defense technology company that specializes in advanced autonomous systems

$4.8M raised
Nov 2024
Galway, Ireland
Biotechnology

Relevium Medical is a biopharmaceutical company offering medicines for osteoarthritis.

Nov 2024
London, United Kingdom
Customer Service

Organizational Swarm Intelligence - Starting with AI agents for website personalisation

$1.5M raised
Nov 2023
Bath, United Kingdom
Manufacturing

Innovative Diagnostics manufactures and distributes diagnostics, medicine, UTIs, and urinary infection machines.

$1.3M raised
Nov 2025
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Construction

Karbon Homes is involved in construction, property development and management with an emphasis on quality, service and sustainability.

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

Average Funding
$1.4M
Funded Last 12 Months
8
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

3 companies
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Toronto
2 companies
2.Vancouver
2 companies
3.Edinburgh
2 companies
4.London
2 companies
5.Paignton
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 biotechnology companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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