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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
$37.2M
Avg Funding
$1.5M
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology7$6.4M
Mining1$493K
Electronics1Undisclosed
Employee Benefits1$100K
CivicTech1$4.0M
American Football1$9.8M
Consumer Software1$715K
Fashion1$437K
Association1$35K
Fertility1$2.5M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Vancouver4$7.1M
Ames2Undisclosed
Birmingham2Undisclosed
Toronto2$1.7M
Thunder Bay1$493K
Ann Arbor1$2.7M
Santa Clara1Undisclosed
St Louis1$100K
Milwaukee1$4.0M
Canton1$9.8M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Thunder Bay, Canada
Mining

Errington Metals is a mineral exploration company focused on critical and precious metals projects.

$493K raised
Jun 2026
Ann Arbor, United States
Biotechnology

Spike Neuro is a biotechnology company that offers neural research device performance using innovative materials and engineering design.

$2.7M raised
Jun 2025
Santa Clara, United States
Electronics

NexGen Power Systems is a power electronics manufacturer that designs, develops, and manufactures NexGen Vertical GaN semiconductors.

Jun 2023
St Louis, United States
Employee Benefits

Amptify is an ecosystem of hearing health built to improve the provider and patient experience through comprehensive tech-enhanced care.

$100K raised
Jun 2023
Ames, United States
Biotechnology

Zymosense develops novel probes for onsite and throughput enzyme measurement.

Jun 2022
Milwaukee, United States
CivicTech

MobiliSE is a pilot rideshare program that provides free to low-cost rides to individuals traveling to jobs.

$4.0M raised
Jun 2022
Ames, United States
Biotechnology

Rapid detection biosensor; collection to detection in 20 minutes.

Jun 2022
Birmingham, United States
Biotechnology

Yuva Biosciences uses mitochondrial science to develop cosmeceuticals and pharmaceuticals.

Jun 2024
Canton, United States
American Football

Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment is a sports, entertainment, and media enterprise for professional football and its legendary players.

$9.8M raised
Jun 2024
Atlanta, United States
Biotechnology

Metaclipse Therapeutics Corporation is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company

Jun 2024
Toronto, Canada
Consumer Software

Tourism Technology Co. is to develop and provide technology solutions for tourism businesses and organizations.

$715K raised
Jun 2023
Vienna, Austria
Fashion

Uptraded is building a swapping ecosystem to bridge the gap between Gen Z's consumption needs and climate action goals.

$437K raised
Jun 2023
Seattle, United States
Association

Ada Developers Academy is a software development training program for women.

$35K raised
Jun 2023
Vancouver, Canada
Fertility

Anaconda Systems is a developer of organic waste management systems designed for commercial and municipal entities.

$2.5M raised
Jun 2023
Vancouver, Canada
Biotechnology

Kintara Therapeutics is engaged in developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of cancer patients.

$2.0M raised
Jun 2023
Singapore, Singapore
Big Data

Evercomm is an energy startup providing end-to-end energy management solutions for enterprise.

$350K raised
Jun 2023
Zwijnaarde, Belgium
Biotechnology

ExeVir Bio is a Belgium-based company that develops single-domain antibody-based therapies that help patients ward off viral infections.

$1.7M raised
Jun 2023
Buffalo, United States
Recruiting

GreenForce Training operates as a job opportunity agency that will recruit and train workers.

$250K raised
Jun 2023
Sacramento, United States
Image Recognition

Histolix provides an intrinsically digital and slide-free histopathology solution.

$3.2M raised
Jun 2023
Toronto, Canada
Employment

Transforming industrial staffing combining experienced industry experts with a state-of-the art platform.

$1.0M raised
Jun 2023
Vancouver, Canada
Advice

LeadingAhead Energy provides advisory services for electric vehicle charging station.

$593K raised
Jun 2023
Vancouver, Canada
E-Commerce

MintList allows consumers and car dealerships to buy and sell used vehicles from one another.

$2.0M raised
Jun 2023
Indianapolis, United States
Business Development

Ascend Indiana empowers Hoosiers and employers to thrive in the state's evolving economy through a modern workforce ecosystem.

$4.0M raised
Jun 2022
Rochester, United States
Manufacturing

Photonect Interconnect Solutions is a company that provides design services to make photonic connections more power-efficient.

$1.3M raised
Jun 2025
Birmingham, United States
Health Diagnostics

Clinical bioinformatics and precision diagnostics for Long COVID, ME/CFS, POTS, and other complex chronic conditions.

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

Average Funding
$1.5M
Funded Last 12 Months
1
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

7 companies
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Vancouver
4 companies
2.Ames
2 companies
3.Birmingham
2 companies
4.Toronto
2 companies
5.Thunder Bay
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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