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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
$108.5M
Avg Funding
$4.3M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York2$64.0M
Marietta1$1.0M
Columbus1$850K
Kelburn1$21K
Auckland1$25K
Sherman Oaks1$850K
Paris1$250K
Redwood City1$240K
Roche1$2.0M
Brescia1$2.5M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Marietta, United States
Aerospace

Rotoye is a multirotor and avionics technology developer and researcher.

$1.0M raised
Sep 2021
Columbus, United States
Web Development

StormImpact is a Data-driven software designed to keep the utility grid running.

$850K raised
Sep 2023
Kelburn, New Zealand
Energy Storage

TasmanIon is developing new aluminium-ion battery technologies suited for grid storage and portable applications.

$21K raised
Sep 2023
Auckland, New Zealand
Electrical Distribution

Vortex Power Systems is develops zero-carbon method of capturing low grade waste heat from thermal processes to generate electricity.

$25K raised
Sep 2023
Sherman Oaks, United States
Electronics

Crystal Sonic provides transforming semiconductor manufacturing by harnessing the power of sound.

$850K raised
Sep 2023
Paris, France
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

EvidenceB is develops educational resources which combine didactics, cognitive sciences and AI.

$250K raised
Sep 2023
New York, United States
Addiction Treatment

Platform for Preventing Prescription Drug Misuse & Addiction

$260K raised
Sep 2022
Redwood City, United States
Biometrics

Biotricity is a medical technology company committed to improving healthcare by developing solutions that aid in chronic disease.

$240K raised
Sep 2022
Roche, United Kingdom
Mineral

British Lithium discovers, evaluates, develops, and operates mineral resource projects.

$2.0M raised
Sep 2022
Brescia, Italy
Therapeutics

Diadem is an innovative blood-based test exploiting a proprietary antibody targeting a specific conformation of p53 protein.

$2.5M raised
Sep 2022
Durham, United States
Education

The Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development provides assistance to each person with autism and related developmental disabilities.

$12.0M raised
Sep 2022
Atlanta, United States
Education

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a non-profit museum that teaches civil and human rights through exhibits and programs.

$2.0M raised
Sep 2025
Acton, United States
Internet

Hub66 provides fiber-based wireless internet services.

$8.5M raised
Sep 2024
Lexington, United States
Health Care

CHI Saint Joseph Health is the preeminent health care provider.

$1.2M raised
Sep 2023
Hamilton, New Zealand
Asset Management

Lonrix is a cloud-based software solutions provider for transport and infrastructure.

$18K raised
Sep 2023
Calgary, Canada
Biofuel

SixRing created a collection of patented chemical formulas, and low-energy processes for delignifying biomass to produce biofuels.

$1.4M raised
Sep 2022
Scottsdale, United States
Biopharma

Sonoran Biosciences is an early stage pharmaceutical company that has developed SB Gel, the first viscous sustained release carrier.

$260K raised
Sep 2022
Tauranga, New Zealand
Apps

SwipedOn is a developer of workplace management software - visitor management, employee check in, desk booking, space and resource booking

$11K raised
Sep 2022
New York, United States
Energy

New Power A consortium in New York is attempting to advance battery technology and production.

$63.7M raised
Sep 2022
Rockville, United States
Biotechnology

Aavogen is a biotech startup that develops gene therapeutics for muscle wasting diseases.

$350K raised
Sep 2025
Knoxville, United States
Health Care

AIA is a nonprofit that boosts economic growth and job creation through innovation and entrepreneurship, facilitating investment.

$3.9M raised
Sep 2024
Arlington, United States
Manufacturing

Beneficial Electrification League is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting beneficial electrification of the economy.

$4.5M raised
Sep 2024
Chicago, United States
Communities

Black Directors Health Equity Agenda works for the welfare of the Black people and other communities.

$1.5M raised
Sep 2024
Victoria, Canada
Biotechnology

Industrial Plankton manufactures algal bioreactors with application in research and aquaculture.

$667K raised
Sep 2024
Ottawa, Canada
Mining

Sight Power develops integrated software-hardware solutions.

$449K raised
Sep 2023
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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
$4.3M
Funded Last 12 Months
2
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

2 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.New York
2 companies
2.Marietta
1 companies
3.Columbus
1 companies
4.Kelburn
1 companies
5.Auckland
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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