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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
$31.2M
Avg Funding
$1.2M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology3$9.2M
Health Care3$821K
Chemical2$500K
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1$250K
Energy1$1.0M
Aerospace1$3.8M
Assisted Living1Undisclosed
Biopharma1$250K
Facilities Support Services1$250K
AgTech1$250K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Denver4$1.0M
Golden2$500K
Aurora2$500K
Aarhus1$7.6M
Delta1$1.0M
Lafayette1$3.8M
Edison1Undisclosed
Boulder1$250K
Melbourne1$838K
Atlanta1$1.2M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Aarhus, Denmark
Biotechnology

Food & Bio Cluster Denmark is a cluster and member organization within the food and bio-resource industry in Denmark.

$7.6M raised
Nov 2025
Golden, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

HapWare offers wearable technology that uses AI and haptic feedback to support communication for people who are blind or neurodiverse.

$250K raised
Nov 2025
Delta, Canada
Energy

Hydra Energy is accelerating the shift to clean combustion in transportation offering hydrogen cheaper than diesel with no up front costs.

$1.0M raised
Nov 2025
Lafayette, United States
Aerospace

Orbit Fab is a supplier of tankers and other infrastructure needed for in-space refueling of satellites.

$3.8M raised
Nov 2025
Edison, United States
Assisted Living

Hackensack Meridian Health is a health care organization that offers research and medical services.

Nov 2023
Aurora, United States
Health Care

Vega Surgical is a healthcare company that offers surgical treatment for cranial neurosurgical disorder.

$250K raised
Nov 2025
Aurora, United States
Biopharma

Vona Oncology is a biotechnology company that develops cancer-treatment medications.

$250K raised
Nov 2025
Denver, United States
Facilities Support Services

ACTuate is a facility optimization as-a-service.

$250K raised
Nov 2025
Golden, United States
Chemical

EsterCycle is an industrial recycling platform that breaks hybrid petrochemicals and polymers into basic monomers.

$250K raised
Nov 2025
Denver, United States
AgTech

Farmshare is the operating system empowering direct to market sales for farmers and ranchers.

$250K raised
Nov 2025
Denver, United States
Health Care

Jura Health is a medical diagnostic platform that offers comprehensive genetic examinations and counseling.

$250K raised
Nov 2025
Boulder, United States
Lighting

LightStanza is a startup based in Boulder, Colorado that makes the software, a web application for daylight simulations.

$250K raised
Nov 2025
Melbourne, Australia
3D Printing

LUYTEN is a manufacturer of construction 3D printing and construction automation technologies.

$838K raised
Nov 2025
Denver, United States
Chemical

Onza is a solid-matrix technology company that helps resolving problems of food waste and contamination.

$250K raised
Nov 2025
Atlanta, United States
Biotechnology

BioCircuit Technologies develops noninvasive electrophysiology devices which monitor, control, and repair peripheral nerves.

$1.2M raised
Nov 2024
Boston, United States
Advice

Asian Community Fund is a permanent resource designed to develop, strengthen and support Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).

$140K raised
Nov 2024
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Advanced Materials

Chromatwist Provides Chemical Manufacturing Services.

Nov 2024
Waterloo, Canada
Environmental Consulting

Evercloak is a cleantech startup that specializes in manufacturing ultra-thin graphene and other 2D nanomaterial films.

$250K raised
Nov 2024
Opotiki, New Zealand
Food and Beverage

Open Ocean Whakatohea Mussels is a greenshell mussel farming and processing company that offers fresh mussels

$9.7M raised
Nov 2024
San Mateo, United States
Elder Care

Software for Senior Care

$1.7M raised
Nov 2025
Dover, United States
Agriculture

UfarmX is an AgTech firm connecting farmers with markets, financing, and resources to improve supply chain.

$100K raised
Nov 2025
Northampton, United Kingdom
Business Development

Equilibrion is a nuclear project developer and consulting that advances nuclear energy opportunities.

$1.3M raised
Nov 2025
Vancouver, Canada
Retail

NEDC collaborates with advisors to create a corporate governance and business strategy for prosperous economic growth.

$646K raised
Nov 2025
San Diego, United States
Biotechnology

Paramita Therapeutics is a biotech company that focuses on developing new cancer and infectious disease therapeutics.

$353K raised
Nov 2025
Perth, Australia
Health Care

Pretect Devices is a medtech startup focused on neonatal intensive care, developing a continuous IV monitoring system.

$321K raised
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
$1.2M
Funded Last 12 Months
19
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

3 companies
3 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Denver
4 companies
2.Golden
2 companies
3.Aurora
2 companies
4.Aarhus
1 companies
5.Delta
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 biotechnology companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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