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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
$130.9M
Avg Funding
$5.2M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology5$16.4M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$74.9M
Consulting2$11.3M
AI Infrastructure1$5.9M
Communities1$6.6M
Energy1$150K
CleanTech1Undisclosed
Agriculture1$480K
Analytics1$100K
Association1$2.7M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Boston2$1.3M
Toronto2$74.6M
Zürich1$5.9M
Fresno1$6.6M
Seattle1$150K
Cambridge1$870K
Il Chiaro1$480K
Los Angeles1$3.0M
Palo Alto1$100K
Sacramento1$11.3M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Zürich, Switzerland
AI Infrastructure

Synthara is an IT consulting firm that offers algorithms, semiconductors, machine learning, IoT, and artificial intelligence services.

$5.9M raised
Jun 2024
Fresno, United States
Communities

Fresno Building Healthy Communities is a community based health care organization.

$6.6M raised
Jun 2024
Seattle, United States
Energy

USNC specializes in the fields of nuclear power, small modular reactors, space reactors, and advanced reactors.

$150K raised
Jun 2023
Cambridge, United States
Biotechnology

VaxEquity is a biotechnology company that develops RNA therapeutics and vaccines.

$870K raised
Jun 2023
Boston, United States
CleanTech

GenH develops a new advanced generation of hydro technologies deployable within cities and towns.

Jun 2023
Il Chiaro, Italy
Agriculture

Kerry Farms cultivates and manufactures federally legal therapeutic hemp and cannabis products.

$480K raised
Jun 2023
Los Angeles, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Developer of a portable, point-of-care hemodynamic measurement system that uses proprietary sensor tech and machine learning to guide care.

$3.0M raised
Jun 2023
Toronto, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Vital is a health data platform connecting 160+ hospitals to safely provide real time clinical data for medical AI and research.

$71.9M raised
Jun 2026
Boston, United States
Biotechnology

Ayana Bio is a biotechnology company that produces plant and fungal bioactive ingredients for health and wellness.

$1.3M raised
Jun 2026
Palo Alto, United States
Analytics

Buzz Solutions provides a platform for teams for fostering smart, stable, and resilient infrastructure inspections and monitoring.

$100K raised
Jun 2026
Sacramento, United States
Consulting

LiCAP provides engineering in activated dry electrode technology for ultracapacitors as well as lithium-ion & solid state batteries.

$11.3M raised
Jun 2026
Toronto, Canada
Association

Toronto Public Library provides free and equitable access to services which meet the changing needs of Torontonians.

$2.7M raised
Jun 2025
Stockholm, Sweden
Advanced Materials

Ecohelix is a Swedish greentech company leading the way in sustainable wood-based biopolymer technology

$2.5M raised
Jun 2025
San Francisco, United States
Consulting

Staffly connects retailers with screened, insured, and trained staffs through their mobile devices.

$13K raised
Jun 2024
Rabat, Malta
Aquaculture

We believe in blue regenerative farming for a sustainable future of our oceans

$230K raised
Jun 2024
San Diego, United States

Cyber Center of Excellence is a nonprofit organization to develop the local cyber economy.

$1.0M raised
Jun 2024
Arlington, United States

The National Security Institute (NSI) at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School.

$1.0M raised
Jun 2024
Charlotte, United States
Internet

Brightspeed provides fiber and broadband services, enhancing connectivity for homes and businesses with reliable telecom solutions.

$474K raised
Jun 2026
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Clinical Trials

Nebu-Flow developing the next generation of nebulizers to enable the delivery of life-changing treatments.

$2.7M raised
Jun 2026
Buffalo, United States
Biotechnology

POP Biotechnologies LLC is Buffalo NY biotechnology company.

$9.7M raised
Jun 2026
Ridgewood, United States
Clean Energy

Scale Microgrids is a distributed clean energy and microgrid platform.

$4.2M raised
Jun 2026
Durham, United States
Biotechnology

Lamassu Pharma is a biotech startup that solves the critical unmet medical need for severe acute pancreatitis.

$2.7M raised
Jun 2025
Madrid, Spain
Gaming

Clivi builds an ecosystem for gamers that users connect and earn in different ways.

$220K raised
Jun 2024
St Louis, United States
Android

GiftAMeal is a charitable marketing program for restaurants.

Jun 2024
New York, United States
Biotechnology

Rumi Scientific offers a flexible suite of services to complement its neuro-based research and drug discovery program.

$1.9M raised
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 5,203 grant companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$5.2M
Funded Last 12 Months
8
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

5 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Boston
2 companies
2.Toronto
2 companies
3.Zürich
1 companies
4.Fresno
1 companies
5.Seattle
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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