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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
$58.5M
Avg Funding
$2.3M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology4$8.2M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$25.4M
Energy3$5.5M
Enterprise Software1$127K
Therapeutics1$7K
Internet of Things1Undisclosed
Manufacturing1$500K
Association1$7.0M
CleanTech1$20K
Aerospace1$161K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Sydney2$3.1M
Melbourne2$3.2M
Olathe1Undisclosed
Amsterdam1$127K
Hawera1$7K
London1Undisclosed
Auckland1$500K
Bentonville1$7.0M
Kaunas1$5.5M
Washington1$20K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Olathe, United States
Biotechnology

ELIAS Animal Health is a medical biotechnology company advancing treatment of cancer

Jul 2024
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Enterprise Software

Forkbomb Provides encryption, identity, and blockchain interoperability components and solutions.

$127K raised
Jul 2024
Hawera, New Zealand
Therapeutics

Greenfern Industries is a 100% NZ owned and operated therapeutics company.

$7K raised
Jul 2024
London, United Kingdom
Internet of Things

Novek builds IOT technology to completely eliminate single use plastic from FMCG Supply chains.

Jul 2024
Auckland, New Zealand
Manufacturing

Robomate offers a range of robot vacuum cleaners and mowers, providing local tech support and educational content about robots.

$500K raised
Jul 2024
Bentonville, United States
Association

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a historical site that combines the power of art with the natural beauty.

$7.0M raised
Jul 2023
Kaunas, Lithuania
Biotechnology

Genomika Lietuva is a business that provides cutting-edge, perceptive, and meticulously optimized solutions for the biomedical sciences.

$5.5M raised
Jul 2023
Washington, United States
CleanTech

Map Collective provides AI software for supply chain transparency, automated sustainability metrics tracking, & operational decision-making.

$20K raised
Jul 2023
Lublin, Poland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

An AI solutions for radiology platform, which enables you to quickly deploy your AI model in a clinical setting.

$255K raised
Jul 2022
Champaign, United States
Biotechnology

InnSight Technology company is a biotechnology company intended to advance diagnostics and evaluation of eye disease.

$515K raised
Jul 2026
Arlington, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Rune Technologies develops AI-enabled predictive logistics solutions for military operations.

$24.0M raised
Jul 2026
Brisbane, Australia
Aerospace

Stralis Aircraft is a manufacturing company that offers emission free hydrogen electric propulsion for aircraft.

$161K raised
Jul 2025
Darra, Australia

Turquoise Group is a clean energy company that specializes in owning and running Turquoise Hydrogen technology.

$612K raised
Jul 2025
Alexandria, Australia
Biotechnology

Tetratherix develops medical devices for regenerative medicine, focusing on healing and tissue regeneration.

$2.1M raised
Jul 2025
Lismore, Australia
Chemical Engineering

Ubaryon is an Developer Company that is develops and researches on isotope separation technology, in the field of atomic energy.

$250K raised
Jul 2025
Sydney, Australia
3D Technology

A revolution in 3D spatial sensing using camera arrays

$2.8M raised
Jul 2025
Brookvale, Australia
Fantasy Sports

Xreality Group is an Information technology company that provides virtual reality, indoor skydiving, and digital simulation services.

$3.1M raised
Jul 2025
Docklands, Australia
Health Care

Lenexa Medical is a medtech company.

$1.5M raised
Jul 2025
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We are building the world’s most advanced personalized learning system.

$1.1M raised
Jul 2025
Mississauga, Canada
Energy

Alectra Utilities, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Ontario, Canada, provides various utilities services to customers.

$651K raised
Jul 2025
Newcastle, Australia
Energy

Allegro Energy is a developer of energy storage technology focus on sustainable solutions for a zero carbon economy.

$1.2M raised
Jul 2025
Melbourne, Australia
Clean Energy

Allume Energy is a renewable energy technology company unlocking solar in the multi-tenanted market.

$2.4M raised
Jul 2025
Melbourne, Australia
Environmental Consulting

Alt. Leather is a biomaterials platform supplying 100% biobased, plastic & toxin free, leather-alternative.

$742K raised
Jul 2025
Sarnia, Canada
Energy

AlumaPower develops an aluminum-based energy source providing carbon-free energy.

$3.6M raised
Jul 2025
Sydney, Australia
Agriculture

Azaneo develops lightning-fast electric weeding technology. Using only electrons - herbicide free.

$249K raised
Jul 2025
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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
$2.3M
Funded Last 12 Months
2
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

4 companies
3 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Sydney
2 companies
2.Melbourne
2 companies
3.Olathe
1 companies
4.Amsterdam
1 companies
5.Hawera
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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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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