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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
$60.7M
Avg Funding
$2.4M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Health Care4$2.0M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)4$316K
Biopharma3$33.7M
Biotechnology2$5.0M
Clean Energy1$256K
Analytics1$256K
Non Profit1Undisclosed
Agriculture1$1.3M
Coffee1$176K
Food and Beverage1Undisclosed

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco2$496K
London2$274K
Cambridge1$32.4M
Munich1$4.8M
Stony Brook1$256K
Berkeley1Undisclosed
Pawtucket1$256K
Ann Arbor1$256K
Mesa1$256K
Hartland1Undisclosed

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Cambridge, United States
Biopharma

Manus Bio develops an advanced fermentation technology to recreate plant processes in microorganisms.

$32.4M raised
Nov 2024
Munich, Germany
Biotechnology

Eisbach Bio is a biotechnology company that creates new drugs that target molecular vulnerabilities in cancer genomes.

$4.8M raised
Nov 2024
Stony Brook, United States
Clean Energy

SuperClean Glass develops automated, scalable, and waterless cleaning technology for removing dust from solar panels.

$256K raised
Nov 2021
Berkeley, United States
Biopharma

Synvivia creates organisms that can be controlled with small molecules.

Nov 2021
Pawtucket, United States
Health Care

EchoWear improves access to healthcare through digital health services.

$256K raised
Nov 2021
Ann Arbor, United States
Biotechnology

ExciPlex provides diagnostic technologies for the detection of toxins in animal feed and feed inputs.

$256K raised
Nov 2021
Mesa, United States
Health Care

Nasus Medical is a drug delivery platform that treats chronic sinusitis.

$256K raised
Nov 2021
San Francisco, United States
Analytics

Lambda Function provides autonomous precision manufacturing by enabling software defined machining.

$256K raised
Nov 2021
San Francisco, United States
Health Care

Jaguar Health is a pharmaceutical company that makes plant-based medicines to treat gastrointestinal distress in people and animals.

$240K raised
Jan 2026
Hartland, United States
Non Profit

The Center on Rural Innovation uses progressive public, private, and philanthropic partnerships and strategies.

Jan 2026
Potsdam, Germany
Agriculture

AgriTech company using machine learning and computer vision to give commercial greenhouse growers accurate crop growth and yield forecasts.

$1.3M raised
Jan 2026
Dubendorf, Switzerland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

kuafu is committed to accelerating grid decarbonization and driving the energy transition to net zero.

Jan 2026
Ecublens, Switzerland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

End-to-end automated work-safety inspections for high-risk sites

$126K raised
Jan 2026
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Coffee

European marketplace digitizing fresh artisanal producers

$176K raised
Jan 2026
Galway, Ireland
Health Care

SymPhysis Medical is developing an innovative drainage technology to treat malignant pleural effusions (MPE).

$1.3M raised
Nov 2025
Wageningen, The Netherlands
Food and Beverage

Time-Travelling Milkman produce a plant-based cream from sunflower seeds, as an ingredient for dairy alternatives.

Nov 2025
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Biopharma

Keltic Pharma Therapeutics enhances drug discovery through innovative scientific research, resulting in a healthier future.

$1.3M raised
Nov 2025
London, United Kingdom

Smart fugitive emissions detectors

$118K raised
Nov 2025
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Higher Education

University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla is a public university campus in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

$3.5M raised
Nov 2024
Leiden, The Netherlands
Bioinformatics

VitroScan is dedicated to delivering predictive diagnostic testing to support better informed treatment decisions for cancer patients.

$2.0M raised
Nov 2024
Miami, United States
Information Technology

Miami Tech Works focuses on creating a long-term tech talent pipeline that will benefit South Florida employers.

$10.0M raised
Nov 2024
Woburn, United States
Medical

NurrOn Pharmaceuticals operates as an innovative pharmaceutical company.

$1.7M raised
Nov 2024
Poing, Germany
Laser

Software for semiconductor nanodevices

$365K raised
Jan 2025
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Combining advanced air quality & environmental sensors with digital twinning to tackle air pollution globally

$155K raised
Jan 2025
St. John's, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI-powered digital health platform revolutionizing motor symptom assessment in Parkinson’s and neurological care.

$35K 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 5,149 grant companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$2.4M
Funded Last 12 Months
10
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

4 companies
3 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.San Francisco
2 companies
2.London
2 companies
3.Cambridge
1 companies
4.Munich
1 companies
5.Stony Brook
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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