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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
$32.1M
Avg Funding
$1.3M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Health Care4$1.8M
Biotechnology4$4.7M
Alternative Protein2Undisclosed
Manufacturing2$1.1M
Biopharma2$2.0M
Charity1$3.5M
Apps1$67K
GreenTech1$2.7M
Non Profit1$3.7M
Cyber Security1Undisclosed

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Melbourne2$1.3M
Sanikiluaq1$3.5M
Adelaide1$67K
Lugano1$2.7M
Nashville1Undisclosed
Berkeley1Undisclosed
Ocean City1$3.7M
San Francisco1Undisclosed
Kitchener1Undisclosed
Rockville1$2.7M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

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Sanikiluaq, Canada
Charity

Arctic Eider Society is a non-profit body that works to resolve environmental and social issues like ice safety and language preservation.

$3.5M raised
Jun 2026
Adelaide, Australia
Apps

Kindship is a social networking app built by and exclusively for parents raising children with disabilities, delays, and neurodiversity.

$67K raised
Jun 2024
Lugano, Switzerland
GreenTech

Synhelion contributes to a net-zero transportation sector by replacing fossil fuels with solar fuels.

$2.7M raised
Jun 2023
Nashville, United States
Health Care

VoluMetrix is dedicated to developing breakthrough monitoring technologies to enhance people's well-being.

Jun 2023
Berkeley, United States
Alternative Protein

UPSIDE Foods is a food tech company that produces and grows sustainable cultured meat.

Jun 2023
Ocean City, United States
Non Profit

Apex Solutions Foundation is a non-profit organization with the State of New Jersey and the Federal Government.

$3.7M raised
Jun 2023
San Francisco, United States
Alternative Protein

GOOD Meat provides cultured cell-based meat instead of slaughtered livestock.

Jun 2023
Kitchener, Canada
Cyber Security

Palitronica provides cyber-protection for critical infrastructure and associated supply chains.

Jun 2023
Rockville, United States
3D Printing

Synteris is developing first-in-class precursor powders for 3D printing of high temperature ceramics.

$2.7M raised
Jun 2022
Sarasota, United States
Health Care

Tidewell Foundation is a nonprofit organization mission is to provide philanthropic support to Tidewell Hospice.

$350K raised
Jun 2025
Melbourne, Australia
Manufacturing

Wavewise Analytics specializes in non-invasive, continuous brain monitoring technology for the early diagnosis of neurological impairment.

$645K raised
Jun 2025
Collingwood, Australia
Biotechnology

ZiP Diagnostics specializes in manufacturing low-cost, rapid, and accurate point-of-care diagnostic tests primarily for infectious diseases.

$659K raised
Jun 2025
Nedlands, Australia
Biotechnology

Argenica Therapeutics is a developing novel neuroprotective therapeutics to reduce brain damage after stroke

$647K raised
Jun 2025
Melbourne, Australia
Health Care

Wavewise Analytics is a medical equipment manufacturing company that manufactures brain oxygen monitors.

$645K raised
Jun 2025
Haymarket, Australia
Biotechnology

Endo Axiom is an Australian biotechnology firm dedicated on preventing autoimmune illnesses and enhancing the quality of life for diabetics.

$698K raised
Jun 2025
Southbank, Australia
Biopharma

Inosi Therapeutics develop therapies to address fibrosis.

$968K raised
Jun 2025
Mülheim An Der Ruhr, Germany
Battery

Pioneering next-gen carbon materials to power the future of energy and mobility.

$2.1M raised
Jun 2025
Sydney, Australia
Manufacturing

Nanomedx is a biotechnology firm that specializes in nanomedicine, developing multifunctional carbon-based nanoparticles.

$485K raised
Jun 2025
Denver, United States
Health Care

You:Flourish is a public benefit corporation balancing purpose and profit to bring wellness and affirming resources.

$845K raised
Jun 2024
Calgary, Canada
Consulting

Platform Calgary focuses on supporting Calgary's innovation-driven companies by providing access to space, programming, and advocacy.

$850K raised
Jun 2024
New Suffolk, United States
Biopharma

ProJenX is a biopharmaceutical company that develops novel small molecule therapeutics that target motor neuron degenerative pathways.

$1.0M raised
Jun 2024
Dublin, Ireland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

BioSimulytics develops AI-powered software for drug researchers.

Jun 2023
Limerick, Ireland
Biotechnology

Hooke Bio is a biotechnology company providing engineering solutions for the analysis of 3D microtissues for preclinical drug development

$2.7M raised
Jun 2023
Saskatoon, Canada
Livestock

Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence focuses on beef, bison and forage research.

$6.6M raised
Jun 2023
Riverside, United States
Autonomous Vehicles

Orange EV manufactures and sells heavy-duty industrial electric vehicles.

$250K raised
Jun 2023
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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
$1.3M
Funded Last 12 Months
1
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

4 companies
4 companies
2 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Melbourne
2 companies
2.Sanikiluaq
1 companies
3.Adelaide
1 companies
4.Lugano
1 companies
5.Nashville
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 health care companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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