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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
$87.3M
Avg Funding
$3.5M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Aerospace3$865K
Health Care2$14.5M
Agriculture2$16.5M
Biopharma1$5.6M
Hardware1$377K
Assisted Living1$174K
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1Undisclosed
Association1Undisclosed
EdTech1Undisclosed
Apps1$400K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco2$109K
Evanston1$5.6M
Syracuse1$500K
Tallinn1$377K
Mississauga1$810K
Aachen1$174K
Boston1$16.0M
New Orleans1Undisclosed
Winnipeg1Undisclosed
Tempe1$400K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Evanston, United States
Biopharma

Aptinyx Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company.

$5.6M raised
Nov 2022
Syracuse, United States
Aerospace

Drone-agnostic Charging Docks | Autonomous Inspection Drones

$500K raised
Nov 2022
Tallinn, Estonia
Hardware

Developing new generation mobile controller solutions for air conditioners and heat pumps

$377K raised
Jan 2022
Mississauga, Canada
Health Care

Trillium Health Partners is a hospital that values fiscal responsibility as well as high-quality patient care.

$810K raised
Nov 2021
Aachen, Germany
Assisted Living

Leading provider of IoT solutions for elderly care

$174K raised
Nov 2025
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AESOP makes physician clinical documentation easier, faster and less error prone using Machine Learning on 3.2 billion patient visits.

Nov 2023
Boston, United States
Agriculture

Agroecology Fund is a multi-donor fund supporting agroecological practices and policies.

$16.0M raised
Nov 2023
San Francisco, United States
Aerospace

Enabling fully autonomous drones using neuromorphic AI.

$109K raised
Nov 2023
New Orleans, United States
Association

STEM NOLA is a nonprofit organization that provides learning opportunities, activities, programs, and events.

Nov 2022
Winnipeg, Canada
EdTech

Hoot Reading is the leading online tutoring service providing 1:1, evidence-based literacy instruction with qualified teachers, at scale.

Nov 2022
Tempe, United States
Apps

Retreat provides upskilling and social development practice through VR, AR, and XR capabilities.

$400K raised
Nov 2022
Orlando, United States
Aerospace

AMROK develops end-to-end navigation sensors for rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking.

$256K raised
Nov 2021
Stuart, United States
Data Management

Subsea Data Systems provides smart cable hardware, software, and data management solutions for telecommunication.

$255K raised
Nov 2021
Berkeley, United States
Commercial

Foli Research offers advanced manufacturing services to help engineers solve problems.

$1000K raised
Nov 2021
Washington, United States
Journalism

NewsMatch elevated nonprofit news through GivingNewsDay which saw journalists, celebrities.

$3.5M raised
Nov 2021
Vienna, Austria
Manufacturing

Quantics delivers next-gen, AI-driven forecasting and supply chain planning for enterprise manufacturing.

$442K raised
Nov 2021
Waterloo, Canada
Business Development

Green Economy Canada is a non-profit organization that helps businesses and communities transition toward a net-zero, sustainable economy.

$7.0M raised
Nov 2025
Sherbrooke, Canada
Outsourcing

ADDERE strives to promote and integrate sustainable development within businesses, institutions, and municipal entities.

$357K raised
Nov 2024
Kingston, Jamaica
Agriculture

Kee Farms is an ocean farm network focused on climate change adaptation through ocean regeneration, resilience, and restoration.

$500K raised
Nov 2024
Swansea, United Kingdom
Information Technology

wyser is a digital transformation specialists.

$1.3M raised
Nov 2023
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Energy

Nova Innovation is an energy company that designs, builds, operates tidal energy devices, and develops sites for arrays of tidal turbines.

$21.6M raised
Nov 2023
Thiensville, United States
Food and Beverage

The cheel serves meals & craft cocktails.

$250K raised
Nov 2022
Beverly, United States
Health Care

VirTech Bio is a provider of a healthcare research technology platform

$13.7M raised
Nov 2022
Cambridge, United States
Biotechnology

Sherlock Biosciences is an engineering biology company offering unparalleled breadth and versatility for diagnostic solutions.

Nov 2022
St. Petersburg, United States
Advocacy

International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) is a unit of the Poynter Institute dedicated to bringing together fact-checkers worldwide.

$13.2M raised
Nov 2022
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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
$3.5M
Funded Last 12 Months
2
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

3 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.San Francisco
2 companies
2.Evanston
1 companies
3.Syracuse
1 companies
4.Tallinn
1 companies
5.Mississauga
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 aerospace companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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