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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
$82.3M
Avg Funding
$3.3M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology6$17.5M
Non Profit2$884K
Manufacturing1$20.4M
Hospital1$7K
Assistive Technology1$4.0M
Blockchain1Undisclosed
Apps1$150K
Communities1$584K
Education1$250K
Addiction Treatment1$1.4M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Aurora3$2.2M
New York2$2.9M
Tutzing1$626K
Bedford1$328K
Enschede1$20.4M
Auckland1$7K
Cambridge1$2.2M
Dunedin1$4.0M
Long Island City1$305K
Singapore1Undisclosed

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Tutzing, Germany
Biotechnology

microphotonX combines two Nobel Prize- winning laser technologies: Raman Spectroscopy with Laser Trapping

$626K raised
Jul 2023
Bedford, United States
Biotechnology

Opsin Biotherapeutics develops a pipeline of opsin-based gene therapies for pain management

$328K raised
Jul 2023
Enschede, The Netherlands
Manufacturing

PHIX is a packaging foundry that supplies the photonics industry with assembly and packaging services.

$20.4M raised
Jul 2022
Auckland, New Zealand
Hospital

The Insides Company is an provider of automated chyme reinfusion solutions for intestinal failure.

$7K raised
Jul 2024
Cambridge, United States

Venova is creating a unique method of birth control for women that is long-acting, extremely effective, and free of adverse effects.

$2.2M raised
Jul 2025
Dunedin, New Zealand
Assistive Technology

Elli Cares is a mobile app that connects seniors with their loved ones, supporting independent living and providing peace of mind.

$4.0M raised
Jul 2025
Long Island City, United States
Biotechnology

Foli Bio is building a non-invasive platform to analyze gut health through stool RNA for precision medicine

$305K raised
Jul 2025
Singapore, Singapore
Blockchain

A DeFi protocol and decentralized capital markets ecosystem. Uncollateralized borrowing and lending for institutions.

Jul 2024
Melbourne, Australia
Apps

Bookbot is an app that helps child to improve reading skills.

$150K raised
Jul 2024
Roseville, United States
Non Profit

Every Meal mission is to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships.

Jul 2024
Los Angeles, United States
Biotechnology

Nexcella Utilize cell therapies to create safe and effective medicines for oncology and other conditions, improving patient outcomes.

$8.0M raised
Jul 2024
New York, United States
Biotechnology

RenBio develops antibody-based therapeutic solutions for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases.

$2.9M raised
Jul 2024
Aurora, United States
Communities

SSC provides self-improvement mentoring, addiction and relationship counseling, employment, housing, transportation, and community services.

$584K raised
Jul 2023
Indianapolis, United States
Education

Circle City Prep provides education to all K-8 students.

$250K raised
Jul 2023
Denver, United States
Non Profit

Fully Liberated Youth is a Non-profit Organizations.

$884K raised
Jul 2023
Aurora, United States
Addiction Treatment

Hazelbrook Community Center support model bridging people from early sobriety to sober living environments.

$1.4M raised
Jul 2023
Val-de-roulans, France
Biotechnology

LoValTech is a mucosal platform that will revolutionize vaccination.

$5.3M raised
Jul 2023
Canberra, Australia
Fitness

Nourish Ingredients is a food tech company that creates the same fat molecules as those found in animals.

$3.9M raised
Jul 2023
Cranfield, United Kingdom
Aerospace

CubeSat subsystem provider specialising in CubeSat structures, propulsion systems and ADCS

$64K raised
Jul 2022
Aurora, United States
Mental Health

My Father's House addresses issues of mental health and recidivism by implementing a methodology based on the principle.

$254K raised
Jul 2022
Honolulu, United States
Civil Engineering

WaiHome is a wastewater research and design company that offers onsite wastewater treatment technology.

$199K raised
Jul 2025
Dresden, Germany
3D Technology

BeeOLED solves a significant issue in the OLED field.

$2.9M raised
Jul 2025
San Diego, United States
Health Care

CLYR is an advanced air quality intelligence company and dedicated to reimagining environmental health monitoring.

Jul 2025
New York, United States
Analytics

SnoFox Sciences provides analytics focused on increasing efficiency and decreasing energy usage for the cold industrial space.

Jul 2024
Seattle, United States
Clean Energy

Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association aims to enhance lives by establishing a clean hydrogen ecosystem throughout the Pacific Northwest.

$27.5M raised
Jul 2024
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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
$3.3M
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

6 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Aurora
3 companies
2.New York
2 companies
3.Tutzing
1 companies
4.Bedford
1 companies
5.Enschede
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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