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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
$27.5M
Avg Funding
$1.1M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Auckland2$20K
Wilmington1$2.1M
San Diego1$100K
Austin1Undisclosed
Tacoma1$600K
Santa Clara1$3.0M
Seattle1$303K
Wellington1$20K
Watertown1$3.0M
Boulder1$175K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Wilmington, United States
Energy Efficiency

Baryon develops energy efficiency technologies with applications in building cooling, water production, cold chain, and others.

$2.1M raised
Aug 2021
San Diego, United States
Advanced Materials

Tyfast is a battery manufacturing company that develops fast-charging batteries and technologies for heavy-duty vehicles.

$100K raised
Aug 2025
Austin, United States
Impact Investing

Allies Against Slavery develops community-based networks that build slave-free cities.

Aug 2025
Tacoma, United States
CleanTech

Cleantech / ClimateTech company Ending PFAS 'Forever Chemical' pollution through wastewater treatment and sensing technologies.

$600K raised
Aug 2025
Santa Clara, United States
Health Care

Autonomous Healthcare is a medical technology company pioneering the use of automation in clinical care workflows

$3.0M raised
Aug 2025
Seattle, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Building the models that grow and age with you

$303K raised
Aug 2025
Wellington, New Zealand
Finance

Sharesies allows you to get started investing from just $5.

$20K raised
Aug 2024
Watertown, United States
Biotechnology

Aldatu Biosciences is the leader in adaptive PCR diagnostics for global health and emerging diseases.

$3.0M raised
Aug 2024
Boulder, United States
Biotechnology

AquaRealTime provides early warning and mitigation of harmful algal blooms and other water contamination using IOT sensors and analytics.

$175K raised
Aug 2024
Wanganui, New Zealand
Communities

Health Hub Project New Zealand offers healthcare, health education, research, and data-driven health initiatives for communities.

$26K raised
Aug 2024
Auckland, New Zealand
Industrial

Lanaco is a textile manufacturing company focused on technical textiles made from natural materials, and filtration testing.

$7K raised
Aug 2024
Pittsburgh, United States

LoanBYE offers a tax-free student loan repayment benefit.

$300K raised
Aug 2024
Auckland, New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

OPUM is an AI-driven digital platform for automating musculoskeletal care

$13K raised
Aug 2024
Helsinki, Finland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Front AI offers AI-driven customer service automation, optimizing workflows and enhancing experiences across channels.

$275K raised
Aug 2023
Fort Good Hope, Canada
Charity

K'asho Got'ine Housing Society focuses on addressing housing issues in Fort Good Hope

$328K raised
Aug 2023
New Jersey, Trinidad and Tobago
Clean Energy

Princeton Critical Minerals is a cleantech company that boosts lithium extraction and production from brine sources.

$5.0M raised
Aug 2026
Watson, Canada
Agriculture

Venlaw offers, constructs, and maintains specialized grain handling and storage systems to meet the requirements of individual farms.

$1.5M raised
Aug 2025
Wagga Wagga, Australia
Electronics

Zetifi has developed technology that enables farmers to access fast and reliable connectivity.

$3.3M raised
Aug 2025
Little Rock, United States
Health Care

SCTRC is a healthcare company that provides training, online tools, program development, videos, telehealth education, and resources.

$1.3M raised
Aug 2025
Hadley, United States

The Learning Bridge was created on the notion that learning is a lifelong process.

$1.0M raised
Aug 2024
Singapore, Singapore
Information Technology

Brainactive is an insights SaaS DIY platform leveraging AI and automation to connect companies with their customers in real-time.

$350K raised
Aug 2024
Toronto, Canada
Consumer Goods

Greenlid is an online retailer that sells organic waste containers to its users.

$500K raised
Aug 2022
Tucson, United States
Biotechnology

ZelosDx is a developing blood testing products to help researchers make breakthrough discoveries in brain health and disease.

$256K raised
Aug 2021
Raleigh, United States
Health Care

Advanced Chemotherapy Technologies is a startup developing a device that can infuse chemotherapies into poorly vascularized tumors.

$4.0M raised
Aug 2021
Christchurch, New Zealand
Industrial

RPB Safety is a manufacturing company that provides respiratory protection products and services for industrial workers.

$12K raised
Aug 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 5,203 grant companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$1.1M
Funded Last 12 Months
1
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.Auckland
2 companies
2.Wilmington
1 companies
3.San Diego
1 companies
4.Austin
1 companies
5.Tacoma
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 health care companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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