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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
$227.4M
Avg Funding
$9.1M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology5$128.4M
Education2$250K
Automotive2$1.4M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$66.4M
Communities2$900K
Agriculture1$65K
Charity1$150K
Advanced Materials1Undisclosed
Charging Infrastructure1$294K
Association1Undisclosed

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Melbourne2$1.3M
Florence1$65K
Montclair1$250K
Barcelona1$320K
Atlanta1$150K
Roxbury1$250K
Berkeley1Undisclosed
Sydney1$294K
Seattle1$112.0M
Toronto1$400K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Florence, Italy
Agriculture

Agrobit develops digital farming solutions using AI, AR and computer vision to help farmers taking better decisions in farm management

$65K raised
Jul 2024
Montclair, United States
Education

Engage NJ promotes a higher education civic participation culture by fully equipping and empowering all sectors.

$250K raised
Jul 2024
Barcelona, Spain
Biotechnology

Life sciences R&D, consulting and investment

$320K raised
Jul 2024
Atlanta, United States
Charity

Goodie Nation is a social impact pre-accelerator.

$150K raised
Jul 2024
Roxbury, United States

Highland Park Technologies is an R+D company focused on deep energy retrofits for existing buildings.

$250K raised
Jul 2024
Berkeley, United States
Advanced Materials

Lygos is a Specialty Chemical Company

Jul 2024
Melbourne, Australia
Automotive

Chargefox making electric vehicle charging stations.

$1.0M raised
Jul 2021
Sydney, Australia
Charging Infrastructure

Electric Highway Tasmania provides network of EV fast chargers allowing access for EV drivers.

$294K raised
Jul 2021
Seattle, United States
Biotechnology

A biotechnology company developing RNA technologies to shape the future of gene therapy

$112.0M raised
Jul 2026
Toronto, Canada
Automotive

ChargeLab develops software for managing electric vehicle charging infrastructure across various environments.

$400K raised
Jul 2026
Chicago, United States
Association

The Obama Foundation is a start-up for citizenship and an ongoing project for people to shape, together, what it means to be a good citizen.

Jul 2025
Birmingham, United States
Education

Birmingham Promise supports every Birmingham City School student by providing internships and apprenticeships.

Jul 2025
Raleigh, United States
Biotechnology

Kinvard Bio is a biotech startup launched by Kineticos Life Sciences to combat antimicrobial resistance.

$2.7M raised
Jul 2025
Northern Territory, Australia
Government

Developing East Arnhem is a non-profit establishment that facilitates investment and economic development opportunities in East Arnhem.

$8.0M raised
Jul 2022
La Jolla, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Tilos mission is to make impossible optimizations possible, at scale and in practice.

$20.0M raised
Jul 2021
Castle Rock, United States
Analytics

Contextualize offers tools that transforms data into insights.

$256K raised
Jul 2021
Concord, United States
Children

SUDA Institute is dedicated to improving the lives of mothers, children, and families through the SUN (Substance Use Network) Project.

$400K raised
Jul 2025
Goleta, United States
Biotechnology

Aptitude Medical Systems is a deep-tech healthcare company that offers diagnostic testing solutions with lab-quality results.

$9.0M raised
Jul 2025
Waimea, United States
Communities

Iwikua is a community group providing cultural education, sustainable farming, fitness training, and youth development programs.

$400K raised
Jul 2025
Captain Cook, United States
Communities

Kalanihale is a nonprofit organization that offer cultural educational opportunities to the families.

$500K raised
Jul 2025
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Powerful Medical develops PMcardio®, an AI platform that analyzes ECGs to diagnose cardiovascular disease and coordinate cardiac care.

$46.4M raised
Jul 2025
Melbourne, Australia
Information Technology

Jumpstart Studio is helping startup founders and professionals in their growth.

$300K raised
Jul 2023
Maastricht, The Netherlands
Biotechnology

PULSE is a portable gadget that combines magnetic and sonic levitation.

$4.4M raised
Jul 2023
Newcastle, United Kingdom
Health Care

North East Innovation Lab is part of Newcastle Hospitals that helps hospitals in development of new diagnostics.

$265K raised
Jul 2022
Kearny, United States
Clean Energy

Thea Energy is an energy company that develops fusion energy technology to simplify the construction and operation of fusion power systems.

$20.0M 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 5,149 grant companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$9.1M
Funded Last 12 Months
3
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

5 companies
2 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Melbourne
2 companies
2.Florence
1 companies
3.Montclair
1 companies
4.Barcelona
1 companies
5.Atlanta
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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