Skip to main content

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
$23.5M
Avg Funding
$941K
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology3$4.5M
Agriculture3$6.8M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$1.5M
3D Printing2$3.0M
Eyewear1$2.9M
Cyber Security1$100K
Banking1$53K
Information Services1$879K
Finance1$9K
EdTech1$1.0M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York3$1.9M
Auckland3$27K
Christchurch2$40K
Zwijnaarde1$2.9M
San Francisco1$100K
Bradford1$133K
Hamilton1$53K
Sydney1$1.4M
Waterloo1$879K
London1$9K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Zwijnaarde, Belgium
Eyewear

Azalea Vision is a medical technology company developing smart contact lenses for people with vision disorders.

$2.9M raised
Jul 2026
San Francisco, United States
Cyber Security

Hito is a company building hardware-backed security solutions for identity, digital assets, and delegated authority

$100K raised
Jul 2026
Bradford, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

KHOTT Biotech is a medical technology company that designs and delivers photodynamic-driven solutions for chronic wound care

$133K raised
Jul 2026
Hamilton, Canada
Banking

(Fka Resiliō Climate Solutions) is a Climate Data and Analytics firm offering insights on climate for risk management and loss predictions.

$53K raised
Jul 2026
Sydney, Australia
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Medical Technology, SaaS, Hardware

$1.4M raised
Jul 2025
Waterloo, Canada
Information Services

EXO Insights owns BioTwin®, a human-centric AI and biometric intelligence platform for mission-critical training.

$879K raised
Jul 2025
London, United Kingdom
Finance

Connecting European Venture

$9K raised
Jul 2025
Düsseldorf, Germany
Biotechnology

LenioBio develops rapid plant-based, cell-free protein expression that scales for research, development and production.

$4.4M raised
Jul 2025
New York, United States
Agriculture

Mitti Labs combines satellite technology, AI and operations on the ground to permanently reduce methane from rice farming.

$850K raised
Jul 2025
New York, United States
EdTech

Modern States Education Alliance offers free online courses that prepare learners for College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests.

$1.0M raised
Jul 2025
Saint-nom-la-bretêche, France
Agriculture

NeoFarm is a project that focuses on producing fresh, local, organic veggies in urban areas.

$5.9M raised
Jul 2025
Kent, United States
3D Printing

Rocket Propulsion Systems is an aerospace company that designs and builds orbital transfer vehicles and suborbital rockets.

$3.0M raised
Jul 2025
Auckland, New Zealand
Legal Tech

Sortify.tm is a software tool for attorneys.

$13K raised
Jul 2024
Christchurch, New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Virtual Medical Coaching specializes in VR simulations, big data, artificial intelligence services.

$20K raised
Jul 2024
Upper Moutere, New Zealand
Agriculture

Waikaitu is a chemical manufacturing company that specializes in developing agricultural chemical products.

$7K raised
Jul 2024
Sandnes, Norway
Manufacturing

WindSpider is passionate about lifting high and heavy and contributing to the energy shift.

$1.6M raised
Jul 2024
Auckland, New Zealand
3D Technology

YourQS offers precise estimates for residential construction by utilizing our proprietary 3D software and up-to-date market pricing.

$7K raised
Jul 2024
Auckland, New Zealand
Hardware

Blunt designs, manufactures, and commercializes umbrellas in New Zealand.

$7K raised
Jul 2024
New York, United States
Health Care

Digital Health company

Jul 2024
Tauranga, New Zealand
CleanTech

Cetogenix is a clean technology business dedicated to creating long-term solutions to global climate change.

$27K raised
Jul 2024
Takapuna, New Zealand
Apps

chnnl is an app that provides information and data on employee's mental health and wellbeing.

$7K raised
Jul 2024
Wairau Valley, New Zealand
Biotechnology

Cirrus Materials Science invests in talent, research & development, and marketing to create patents, innovation, and branding.

$20K raised
Jul 2024
Christchurch, New Zealand
Compliance

Xoria Cloud measures, monitors and efficiently replenishes remotely located safety and first aid inventories.

$20K raised
Jul 2024
Gothenburg, Sweden
Analytics

Compular is a developer of an analytics-tool that can simulate and analyze the atomistic trajectories and molecular structures.

$1.1M raised
Jul 2024
Wellington, New Zealand
3D Printing

Foundry Lab is a digital metal casting company that develops casting technology that makes same-day turnaround of metal castings possible.

$27K raised
Jul 2024
Showing 1301 to 1325 of 5,149 companies

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
$941K
Funded Last 12 Months
4
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.New York
3 companies
2.Auckland
3 companies
3.Christchurch
2 companies
4.Zwijnaarde
1 companies
5.San Francisco
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 5,149 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.

For a broader view of the startup funding landscape, explore all funding stages or browse companies by our full company directory. Whether you are looking for early-stage startups to invest in or growth-stage companies to sell to, VCBacked provides the data you need to identify and connect with the right companies.

Ready to Connect with Grant Startups?

Perfect for: B2B sales teams targeting grant companies, investors exploring opportunities, and service providers looking for companies that just raised capital and are ready to scale.

Get Started - Access Contact Information

Join thousands of sales teams, investors, and service providers using VCBacked