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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
$101.7M
Avg Funding
$4.1M
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Health Care4$6.3M
Biotechnology2$6.1M
Railroad2$27.8M
Health Diagnostics1$3.5M
Information Services1$2.0M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1Undisclosed
Association1$6.8M
Communities1$1.0M
Art1$300K
Analytics1$5.0M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Boston1$3.5M
Springfield1$2.0M
San Antonio1Undisclosed
Washington1$6.8M
Christiansburg1$1.0M
Asheville1$300K
Galway1Undisclosed
Rock Hill1$5.0M
Glasnevin1$2.7M
San Diego1$1.7M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Boston, United States
Health Diagnostics

Satio brings a dried blood spot and whole blood collection to the consumer; simple, painless, and clean using patches.

$3.5M raised
Sep 2023
Springfield, United States
Information Services

Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit news service that covers state government daily for newspapers statewide.

$2.0M raised
Sep 2022
San Antonio, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Renu Robotics develops autonomous electric vehicles with monitoring through mission control, operating under a software subscription model

Sep 2022
Washington, United States
Association

CDP’s mission is to transform disaster giving by providing timely and thoughtful strategies to increase donors’ impact during domestic

$6.8M raised
Sep 2025
Christiansburg, United States
Communities

Appalachian Community Capital is a community development financial institution.

$1.0M raised
Sep 2025
Asheville, United States
Art

Asheville Creative Arts is a non-profit organization that offers quality and professional art performance experiences to audiences.

$300K raised
Sep 2025
Galway, Ireland
Health Care

AuriGen Medical is a structural heart and EP company.

Sep 2025
Rock Hill, United States
Analytics

Delta Bravo helps manufacturers turn data into Predictive Models that reduce downtime and waste while increasing quality and throughput.

$5.0M raised
Sep 2025
Glasnevin, Ireland
CleanTech

Exergyn is a clean-tech company that develops solid state HVAC technology (heat pumps and air conditioning).

$2.7M raised
Sep 2025
San Diego, United States
Health Care

Livivos manufactures medical equipment that provides liver disease diagnoses.

$1.7M raised
Sep 2025
Wilmington, United States
Health Care

Numo ADHD is a science-based app that supports adults with late-diagnosed ADHD.

$58K raised
Sep 2025
Dublin, Ireland
Health Care

Plio Surgical is a firm in the Medical Devices industry.

$4.5M raised
Sep 2025
Cork, Ireland
Biotechnology

ProVascTec is a preclinical stage cell treatment firm, to stimulate the development of a novel circulatory system.

$2.9M raised
Sep 2025
Leiden, The Netherlands
Biotechnology

Rapidemic is a developer of diagnostic kits for infectious diseases.

$3.1M raised
Sep 2025
Tucson, United States
Business Development

Startup Tucson is a community-oriented nonprofit that supports the dreamers, builders, and makers that fuel the economic future of Tucson.

$100K raised
Sep 2024
Dallas, United States
Finance

Health Wildcatters is a mentor-driven seed accelerator focused on improving healthcare by supporting entrepreneurs and healthcare startups.

Sep 2024
Parnell, New Zealand
Aerospace

Astrix Astronautics is a spaceship power transformation technology.

$2.5M raised
Sep 2024
Montreal, Canada
Business Information Systems

Calcul Quebec is an information technology company.

$2.6M raised
Sep 2024
Sunrise, United States
Battery

A solid state lithium ion battery technology company

$1.0M raised
Sep 2024
New Castle, United States
Fashion

SALUBATA invents lifestyle technologies that benefit both people and the environment.

$40K raised
Sep 2024
Canton, United States
Railroad

Blue Ridge Southern Railroad is a shortline railroad operating company.

$12.6M raised
Sep 2023
Bucyrus, United States
Railroad

Cathcart Rail is a diversified freight rail platform operating across both the services and transportation sectors.

$15.2M raised
Sep 2023
Jacksonville, United States
Freight Service

Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad is a short-line railroad company that offers freight services, transload and supply chain services by rail.

$23.2M raised
Sep 2023
Joplin, United States
Logistics

Jaguar Transport Holdings is a logistics company that offers shipping, storage, and transloading services.

$7.8M raised
Sep 2023
Toronto, Canada
Consulting

LEAP Pecaut Centre for Social Impact is a non-profit organization that focuses on solving complex social problems to transform communities.

$3.0M raised
Sep 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
$4.1M
Funded Last 12 Months
11
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

4 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Boston
1 companies
2.Springfield
1 companies
3.San Antonio
1 companies
4.Washington
1 companies
5.Christiansburg
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 health care companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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