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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
$642.9M
Avg Funding
$25.7M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology6$120.6M
Apps2$551K
Energy2$2.0M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$501.0M
Non Profit1$1.0M
Education1$3.2M
Biopharma1$256K
Recruiting1$20K
Health Care1$409K
Banking1Undisclosed

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Alameda3$75.0M
Trondheim1Undisclosed
Katy1$1.0M
Wilmington1Undisclosed
Joensuu1$3.2M
Boston1$2.0M
Toronto1$256K
Asheville1$275K
New Port Richey1$20K
Oxford1$551K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Trondheim, Norway
Apps

Picterus has developed a smartphone application that can screen for neonatal jaundice with high accuracy.

Jun 2023
Katy, United States
Non Profit

The Asian American Foundation is a convener, incubator committed to accelerating opportunity and prosperity for the AAPI community.

$1.0M raised
Jun 2026
Alameda, United States
Biotechnology

Scribe Therapeutics is a biotech company that develops and engineers new therapeutics based on CRISPR molecules.

$25.0M raised
Jun 2026
Alameda, United States
Biotechnology

Scribe Therapeutics is a biotech company that develops and engineers new therapeutics based on CRISPR molecules.

$25.0M raised
Jun 2026
Alameda, United States
Biotechnology

Scribe Therapeutics is a biotech company that develops and engineers new therapeutics based on CRISPR molecules.

$25.0M raised
Jun 2026
Wilmington, United States
Biotechnology

iQure Pharma is a global biotech company that develops new therapeutics for patients and physicians.

Jun 2026
Joensuu, Finland
Education

University of Eastern Finland is a multidisciplinary university which offers teaching in more than 100 major subjects.

$3.2M raised
Jun 2025
Boston, United States
Energy

Vicinity Energy is a provider of district energy solutions, offering energy supply, infrastructure investment and management services.

$2.0M raised
Jun 2025
Toronto, Canada
Biopharma

Microbiome-Derived Biotherapeutics

$256K raised
Jun 2025
Asheville, United States

SeekHealing Creating experiences of community connection to combat addiction and heal trauma.

$275K raised
Jun 2025
New Port Richey, United States
Recruiting

AmSkills is a workforce training center that offers to transform lives and communities, workforce training, and apprenticeships.

$20K raised
Jun 2025
Oxford, United Kingdom
Apps

CardMedic is an app that improves communication between healthcare staff and patients.

$551K raised
Jun 2025
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Health Care

Fallouh Healthcare creates medical devices for monitoring patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

$409K raised
Jun 2025
Florø, Norway
Biotechnology

Thalasso is an ocean start-up committed to sustainable seaweed management, turning the sargassum problem into a solution.

$40K raised
Jun 2024
San Francisco, United States
Banking

Wallbit is a global neobank available in 50+ countries, supporting USD and EUR accounts, cards, investment features and local currencies.

Jun 2024
London, United Kingdom
Carbon Capture

Heimdal is developing profitable direct air carbon capture engineering.

$40K raised
Jun 2024
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Marketplace

ATC Sports provides a platform for booking sports courts, organizing matches, and managing club schedules.

$40K raised
Jun 2024
Rochester, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Canomiks' genomics, bioinformatics, and AI-based Product Superiority Platform helps companies create safe and efficacious products.

$998K raised
Jun 2024
Manchester, United Kingdom
Dental

Immersify Education develops interactive resources for higher education

Jun 2024
Henderson, United States
Manufacturing

HTI wants to be an organization dedicated to bridging the digital divide in the areas we serve.

$600K raised
Jun 2024
Kinston, United States

Kinston Teens is a youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to developing young people through service.

$396K raised
Jun 2024
Helsinki, Finland
Biotechnology

Solar Foods is a food technology company that develops Solein, an alternative to animal-derived proteins.

$45.6M raised
Jun 2026
Perth, Australia
FinTech

EarnOS is a financial technology and Web3 software company that develops a rewards and payment platform connecting brands with consumers.

$12.5M raised
Jun 2026
Palo Alto, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

SandboxAQ develops AI and quantum technology solutions that enhance biopharma, cybersecurity, and materials science.

$500.0M raised
Jun 2026
Vancouver, Canada
Energy

Foremost Lithium Resources & Technology is a mining company that specializes in lithium mineral exploration.

$35K raised
Jun 2026
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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
$25.7M
Funded Last 12 Months
9
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

6 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Alameda
3 companies
2.Trondheim
1 companies
3.Katy
1 companies
4.Wilmington
1 companies
5.Joensuu
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 5,203 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 biotechnology companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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