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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
$57.2M
Avg Funding
$2.3M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology4$23.2M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)4$785K
Health Care1$5K
Genetics1$5K
Mechanical Engineering1Undisclosed
Data Integration1$114K
Bioinformatics1$2.0M
Animal Feed1$1.6M
GreenTech1$16.0M
Biopharma1$2.4M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Vancouver2$2.8M
West Lafayette1$5K
Durham1$5K
Singapore1$5K
Houston1$300K
Milwaukee1$256K
New Haven1$256K
Poznan1Undisclosed
London1$114K
Honolulu1$114K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
West Lafayette, United States
Health Care

Akanocure is a drug development company with a focus on orphan and unmet needs in oncology.​

$5K raised
Aug 2022
Durham, United States
Biotechnology

AthemBio develops breakthrough technologies and transform them into solutions to solve major bioprocessing challenges.

$5K raised
Aug 2022
Singapore, Singapore
Genetics

AVECRIS is addressing one of gene therapy's most difficult challenges: long-lasting, cell-type-specific expression.

$5K raised
Aug 2022
Houston, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Melax Technologies specializes in machine learning, software, domain, natural language processing and medical coding services.

$300K raised
Aug 2022
Milwaukee, United States
Biotechnology

Pantherics is a new type of therapy based on modulation of peripheral GABAA receptors.

$256K raised
Aug 2022
New Haven, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

KovaDx is bridging the health disparity faced by people with sickle cell disease, as well as, other hemolytic anemias.

$256K raised
Aug 2021
Poznan, Poland
Mechanical Engineering

MAB Robotics develops motion control solutions and legged robotics to exceed human capabilities.

Aug 2021
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Hadean are a venture backed startup, reimagining distributed, spatial and scalable computing for web 3.0 and the metaverse.

$114K raised
Jul 2026
Honolulu, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Onebrief is an AI-powered platform that supports operational planning, collaboration, and decision workflows for military and command teams.

$114K raised
Jul 2026
Lakewood, United States

CentSight is an AI financial intelligence platform that gives SMBs and startups real-time cash flow, burn, runway, and anomaly insights.

Jul 2026
El Segundo, United States
Data Integration

Picogrid builds integrated systems that connect sensors, platforms, and operators across various domains.

$114K raised
Jul 2026
Chesterfield, United States
Biotechnology

Catalyxx Inc focuses on sustainable chemical processes using thermo-chemical catalytic technology.

$22.9M raised
Jul 2026
Vancouver, Canada
Bioinformatics

Koonkie is a Computational intelligence company that designs bioinformatics tools and services to process large microbiome data sets.

$2.0M raised
Jul 2026
Madrid, Spain
Animal Feed

Natac is a company dedicated to investigating, developing, and sustainably manufacturing ingredients of natural origin.

$1.6M raised
Jul 2026
Sagamihara, Japan
GreenTech

PXP is a green tech development firm that develops clean energy using next-generation photoelectric conversion elements.

$16.0M raised
Jul 2026
Mcallen, United States
Biopharma

Sur180 Therapeutics is a female-led business that focuses on novel ways to treating gynecological diseases.

$2.4M raised
Jul 2025
Cumbernauld, United Kingdom
Environmental Consulting

Cumbernauld Living Landscape is a landscape-scale conservation project that aims to make Cumbernauld greener.

$4.1M raised
Jul 2025
Boston, United States
Industrial

Dual-Use Physical AI & Robotics

$250K raised
Jul 2025
Baltimore, United States
Non Profit

Baltimore Corps is a nonprofit fostering social innovation

$2.2M raised
Jul 2024
Vancouver, Canada
Renewable Energy

Ekona Power is using methane from feedstock to produce clean hydrogen and electrical power.

$734K raised
Jul 2024
Dallas, United States
Child Care

Equal Heart is a non-profit organisation that focuses on alleviating hunger and supporting the community.

$1.8M raised
Jul 2024
Washington, United States

PRISC restores dilapidated or abandoned historic homes to be used as residential programs for women veterans, disabled veterans.

$378K raised
Jul 2024
Chicago, United States
Big Data

RiseKit connects un(der)employed job candidates to careers, training, and resources while providing analytics for employers and grantmakers.

$1.5M raised
Jul 2024
Parnell, New Zealand
Biotechnology

Sapro-Tech is a provider of sustainable leather from fungi intended to make handbags.

$28K raised
Jul 2024
New York, United States
Assistive Technology

Sharper Sense is a wearable patch that stimulates a neck nerve to improve hearing, vision, and touch.

$100K raised
Jul 2026
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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
$2.3M
Funded Last 12 Months
9
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

4 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Vancouver
2 companies
2.West Lafayette
1 companies
3.Durham
1 companies
4.Singapore
1 companies
5.Houston
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 biotechnology companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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