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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
$28.9M
Avg Funding
$1.2M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)4$350K
Biotechnology3$2.4M
Health Care2$5.4M
Education2$5.3M
Analytics2$1.2M
Apps1Undisclosed
Building Material1$10K
Advice1Undisclosed
Blockchain1Undisclosed
Non Profit1$4.3M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Toronto4$3.3M
Calgary2$2.1M
Milano2$1.1M
Brooklyn2$8.5M
Alderley Edge1$473K
Fargo1$3.0M
Boulder1$2.4M
Cluj1Undisclosed
Pittsburgh1$1.0M
Bronx1$4.3M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

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Alderley Edge, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

Biotech is a biotechnology company that develops cancer therapies.

$473K raised
Jun 2024
Fargo, United States
Health Care

We provide simple, sophisticated respiratory solutions for post-ICU and home environments, eliminating unnecessary cost and complexity.

$3.0M raised
Jun 2024
Boulder, United States
Health Care

Lazzaro Medical is to assist the millions of patients who have tracheobronchomalacia (TBM).

$2.4M raised
Jun 2024
Cluj, Romania
Apps

Synaptiq.io is a developer of a technology platform designed to provide remedies for enhancing the quality of medical services.

Jun 2023
Pittsburgh, United States
Education

The Advanced Leadership Institute to develop black executive leadership in order to benefit businesses, organizations, and communities.

$1.0M raised
Jun 2023
Bronx, United States
Education

The Knowledge House is building a diverse pipeline of tech talent from low-income communities.

$4.3M raised
Jun 2023
Oakland, United States
Building Material

Urban Machine is a construction company that manufactures reclaims and co-creates locally sourced premium lumber products.

$10K raised
Jun 2023
Calgary, Canada
Advice

Village Wellth provides expert guidance in the field of business opportunities.

Jun 2023
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Digital Catapult drives early adoption of advanced digital technologies to grow the country’s economy.

Jun 2023
Milano, Italy
Blockchain

EaaS, Mobile App, Payment, Cleantech

Jun 2023
Brooklyn, United States
Non Profit

Drive Change is a non-profit organization that renders social and professional development opportunities through work to young people.

$4.3M raised
Jun 2023
Brooklyn, United States
Food and Beverage

Emma's Torch offer culinary instruction to refugees and assist them in obtaining meaningful employment in the food business.

$4.3M raised
Jun 2023
Singapore, Singapore
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

FathomX is a Medical Imaging AI Spin-Off for breast cancer analysis from the National University of Singapore

Jun 2023
Rye, United States
Financial Services

RIP Medical Debt is dedicated to locating, buying and forgiving medical debts across America for those most in need.

$345K raised
Jun 2023
Calgary, Canada
Construction

Steel River Group is a diverse management entity based in Calgary, Alberta.

$2.1M raised
Jun 2025
Toronto, Canada
Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Unity Health Toronto is a healthcare center, that serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care.

$1.4M raised
Jun 2025
Georgetown, United States
PropTech

Archie is a proptech platform that provides homeowners instant liquidity upon move-out while sharing future sale profits.

$100K raised
Jun 2025
Miami, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

First Ascent Biomedical is a biotechnology company that uses artificial intelligence to design individualized treatment plans.

$350K raised
Jun 2025
Milano, Italy
Analytics

Building the data layer for waste enabling industries to cut costs, emissions, and inefficiencies through AI.

$1.1M raised
Jun 2025
Toronto, Canada

We are here to build public input into AI models used in critical domains.

$650K raised
Jun 2025
Toronto, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Knockri is an AI video skills assessment tool that uses a similar way to measure employers.

Jun 2025
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

Linear Diagnostics Limited is a diagnostics company based on a novel technology

$1.4M raised
Jun 2025
Berkeley, United States
Analytics

Cell line provider for the cultivated meat industry

$100K raised
Jun 2025
Oshkosh, United States
Biotechnology

Phoenix-Aid is a health care company that offers a nano-composite dressing for chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers.

$540K raised
Jun 2025
Toronto, Canada
Cyber Security

Protexxa is a B2B SaaS cybersecurity startup that links the dots between individual cyber hygiene and company risk.

$1.2M raised
Jun 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 5,203 grant companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$1.2M
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

3 companies
2 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Toronto
4 companies
2.Calgary
2 companies
3.Milano
2 companies
4.Brooklyn
2 companies
5.Alderley Edge
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 artificial intelligence (ai) companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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