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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
$218.7M
Avg Funding
$8.7M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Cambridge2$3.5M
Calgary2$140K
Minneapolis2$100K
Plano1$4.0M
Den Bosch1$57K
Saint Peters1$200.0M
Milan1$597K
Belmont1$300K
Singapore1$369K
Tallinn1$332K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Cambridge, United States
Biotechnology

Lysoway Therapeutics has developed technological methods to screen and develop potent modulators of lysosomal ion channels.

$3.4M raised
Jun 2026
Plano, United States
Biotechnology

Vascudyne is developing, manufacturing, and commercializing regenerative acellular in-vitro grown “allograft” tissue.

$4.0M raised
Jun 2025
Den Bosch, The Netherlands
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The future of learning starts here!

$57K raised
Jun 2025
Saint Peters, United States
Electronics

Global Wafers provides innovative, advanced technology solutions to leading chip manufacturers.

$200.0M raised
Jun 2025
Calgary, Canada
Assistive Technology

Creating simple and accessible brain-controlled technologies.

$22K raised
Jun 2025
Milan, Italy
Business Development

SMACE is the B2B platform for the automated management of Offsites and Meetings.

$597K raised
Jun 2024
Belmont, United States
Consulting

TechWorks connects, collaborates, and supports tech enterprises.

$300K raised
Jun 2024
Singapore, Singapore
Analytics

WaveScan offers advanced 3D imaging scanning technology for see-through structural inspections focused on cross-sector NDT applications.

$369K raised
Jun 2024
Tallinn, Estonia

In-Vehicle Onboarding App

$332K raised
Jun 2024
Mountain View, United States
Health Care

Revolutionizing physical rehab with hybrid XR and telehealth by blending AI, gamification, and biomechanics.

$1.0M raised
Jun 2024
Derby, United Kingdom
Intelligent Systems

Deep-tech company focused on delivering an AI-enabled end-to-end high-value asset optimisation solution

$336K raised
Jun 2024
Freiburg, Germany
Advanced Materials

At Nero, we are redefining hydrogen technology with carbon nanospheres

$1.2M raised
Jun 2024
Detroit, United States
Communities

BasBlue’s mission is to create pathways and open doors for women and non-binary individuals by fostering connection.

$1.0M raised
Jun 2023
Chicago, United States
Apps

Cue the Curves is an app that offers clothing for plus-size women that fits their style.

$150K raised
Jun 2023
Minneapolis, United States
Health Care

AcQumen Medical offers ultrasound hemodynamic monitor for noninvasive, continuous, and accurate cardiac output in pediatric patients.

$50K raised
Jun 2026
Minneapolis, United States
Health Care

Developing the world's first self- driving, wearable ultrasound to earlier diagnose serious heart and lung conditions, including COVID-19.

$50K raised
Jun 2026
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Agriculture

HyveGeo strives to create a more sustainable future with carbon dioxide removal and negative emissions technologies.

$136K raised
Jun 2026
Boston, United States
Association

Empower Schools collaborates with communities to help them get the schools they want with the outcomes that students require.

$500K raised
Jun 2025
Edmonton, Canada
Environmental Engineering

2S Water detects and quantifies metals in water in real time.

$110K raised
Jun 2025
Vancouver, Canada
Carbon Capture

Arca is a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) company that captures atmospheric CO2 and transforms it into rock, where it is safely stored forever.

$232K raised
Jun 2025
Thorold, Canada
Foundries

Destiny Copper produces copper with cleantech hydro-metallurgical copper extraction systems.

$184K raised
Jun 2025
Calgary, Canada
3D Printing

Exergy Solutions is focused on delivering innovation and step-change technological improvement to their customers.

$118K raised
Jun 2025
Washington, United States
Non Profit

Fair Elections Center is a non-profit voting rights and election reform organization.

$400K raised
Jun 2025
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Institute for Security and Technology works to address emerging security threats.

$3.2M raised
Jun 2025
Warsaw, Poland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Molecule. one develops software for organic synthesis design.

$1.0M 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
$8.7M
Funded Last 12 Months
4
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

3 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Cambridge
2 companies
2.Calgary
2 companies
3.Minneapolis
2 companies
4.Plano
1 companies
5.Den Bosch
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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