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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
$19.2M
Avg Funding
$770K
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Denver4$1.0M
Golden2$500K
Aurora2$500K
Sausalito1$100K
Los Angeles1$50K
Fort Collins1$50K
San Francisco1$50K
Akron1$100K
Somerville1$350K
Takapuna1$60K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Sausalito, United States
Association

Energy Peace Partners utilizes climate finance solutions to help communities affected by violent conflict achieve peace.

$100K raised
Jan 2022
Los Angeles, United States
Financial Services

FreeFrom is a nationwide organization that seeks economic justice and opportunity for survivors of abuse and exploitation.

$50K raised
Jan 2022
Fort Collins, United States
Association

TeachUNITED is a global non-profit organization dedicated to reducing inequality through education.

$50K raised
Jan 2022
San Francisco, United States
Association

The Kelsey offers housing solutions that lead to more affordable housing and opportunities for all.

$50K raised
Jan 2022
Akron, United States
Association

The Well CDC will collaborate with partners to develop affordable housing, a thriving economy, and community-building initiatives.

$100K raised
Jan 2022
Somerville, United States
Biotechnology

Trace Matters is a technology startup focused on developing next generation of mass spectrometry technologies for a variety of applications.

$350K raised
Jan 2022
Takapuna, New Zealand
Software

TradeWindow is a global trade platform designed to automate trade processes and drive profitability.

$60K raised
Jan 2022
New York, United States
Association

Worth Rises is committed to dismantling the prison industrial complex and putting an end to the exploitation of those it affects.

$50K raised
Jan 2022
Bristol, United Kingdom
Communications Infrastructure

Vicinity offers complete 5G infrastructure solutions to system integrators and private network operators for fast time-to-deployment.

$1.6M raised
Nov 2025
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
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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
$770K
Funded Last 12 Months
14
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

5 companies
3 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Denver
4 companies
2.Golden
2 companies
3.Aurora
2 companies
4.Sausalito
1 companies
5.Los Angeles
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 5,203 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 association companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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