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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
$39.7M
Avg Funding
$1.6M
Global Reach
4
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)4$710K
Biotechnology3$27.3M
Apparel2$305K
Manufacturing1$65K
Biopharma1$649K
Clean Energy1$4.5M
Analytics1$296K
Non Profit1$447K
Nanotechnology1$3.5M
Advanced Materials1$250K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Denver2$476K
Bentley1$65K
Perth1$649K
Warrenville1$4.5M
South San Francisco1$22.0M
San Diego1$498K
Des Moines1$55K
Philadelphia1$296K
San Francisco1$447K
Tarrytown1$150K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Bentley, Australia
Manufacturing

ProGenis Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology firm specializing in precision RNA medicines.

$65K raised
Nov 2025
Perth, Australia
Biopharma

Respirion Pharmaceuticals is an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing new treatments for respiratory diseases.

$649K raised
Nov 2025
Warrenville, United States
Clean Energy

Synata Bio is a developer of a fermentation technology designed to process synthesis gas from multiple sources into products.

$4.5M raised
Nov 2024
South San Francisco, United States
Biotechnology

WideTrial is a third-party sponsor of group-level Expanded Access programs (EAPs).

$22.0M raised
Nov 2024
San Diego, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Health Tech company driven by AI, machine learning, and biometrics in 133 countries serving USAF and others.

$498K raised
Nov 2024
Des Moines, United States
Apparel

Operating System for Branded Merchandise

$55K raised
Nov 2024
Philadelphia, United States
Analytics

We help healthcare and life sciences organizations to accelerate evidence-based decisions using real-world data, AI, and outcomes research.

$296K raised
Nov 2024
San Francisco, United States
Non Profit

Lost Women of Science is a nonprofit organization that promotes the remarkable stories of the forgotten women of science.

$447K raised
Nov 2021
Tarrytown, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Nightfood Holdings integrates AI-driven robotics and automation in hotel operations and manages hospitality property assets.

$150K raised
Nov 2021
Dundee, United Kingdom
Nanotechnology

UltraPure is an EU EIC Pathfinder project developing nanoparticle-free ultrapure water technology for nanoelectronics manufacturing.

$3.5M raised
Nov 2025
Cambridge, United States
Biotechnology

Vincere Biosciences is a JLABS incubator company whose mission is to develop drugs to halt the progression of Parkinson's disease (PD).

$5.0M raised
Nov 2025
Zug, Switzerland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

ZenOwn is AI Technology company that empowers world’s leading consumer goods brands to attract, engage and retain their consumers in retail

Nov 2025
Berthoud, United States
Advanced Materials

Living Ink Technologies is developing bio-based pigments for ink, dying, leathers, plastics and rubbers

$250K raised
Nov 2025
Plan-les-ouates, Switzerland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Ovomind proposes a new way to share and interact with video games by adding a new dimension - emotions.

$62K raised
Nov 2025
Kentucky, Australia
Education

Partners for Rural Impact accelerate academic outcomes in rural regions from cradle to career.

Nov 2025
Durango, United States
Cannabis

Solvent Herba is a FinTech company that solve compliance and payment processing issues for cannabis retail businesses.

$250K raised
Nov 2021
Denver, United States
Finance

Challenger Finance is a financial services company that offers financial products for the workforce.

$226K raised
Nov 2021
Boulder, United States
Laser

6 D Laser provides laser micromachining and precision multi-axis motion systems.

$250K raised
Nov 2021
Aurora, United States
Biotechnology

Aurora Oncology provides new diagnostic and treatment approaches for cancer patients.

$250K raised
Nov 2021
London, United Kingdom
Health Care

Bold Health is a specialty telemedicine company that offers multi-disciplinary care for Gastrointestinal (GI) conditions.

$34K raised
Nov 2021
Evergreen, United States
Energy

Colorado Griffin Energy provides hydrogen-based indoor power generator.

$250K raised
Nov 2021
Telluride, United States
Electronics

IONA Tech produces an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection solution that affords complete mobility.

$250K raised
Nov 2021
Denver, United States
Apparel

KadyLuxe is an activewear and athleisure brand.

$250K raised
Nov 2021
Nyack, United States
Food and Beverage

Matriark Foods upcycles farm surplus into healthy foodservice products for the benefit of people and nature.

$250K raised
Nov 2021
Lafayette, United States
Medical Device

Point Designs produces advanced 3D-printing technology full and partial prosthetic fingers for people with partial hand amputation.

$250K raised
Nov 2021
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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
$1.6M
Funded Last 12 Months
8
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.Denver
2 companies
2.Bentley
1 companies
3.Perth
1 companies
4.Warrenville
1 companies
5.South San Francisco
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 artificial intelligence (ai) companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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