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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
$62.7M
Avg Funding
$2.5M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
London3$2.0M
Seattle2$3.1M
Kansas City1$5.7M
Kitchener1Undisclosed
Ottawa1$45.0M
Vancouver1$800K
Jacksonville1$2K
Montréal1Undisclosed
Nottingham1Undisclosed
Mexico City1$500K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Kansas City, United States
Cyber Security

Geant Technology is a Computer Systems Design and Services company that provides Platform as a Service and SaaS solutions to businesses.

$5.7M raised
Sep 2022
Kitchener, Canada
Manufacturing

Aqua-Cell Energy is developing salt water batteries to store solar energy for commercial buildings, small industrial operations.

Sep 2025
Ottawa, Canada
Incubators

CENGN’s mission is to accelerate the commercialization of network technologies and applications.

$45.0M raised
Sep 2025
Vancouver, Canada
Electrical Distribution

FUTURi Power is an electrical equipment company that manufactures solar panels, EV chargers, battery packs, and generators.

$800K raised
Sep 2025
Jacksonville, United States
Enterprise Software

Rethreaded is a social enterprise restoring choice for survivors of human trafficking through business.

$2K raised
Sep 2025
London, United Kingdom
Energy

A non-profit, climate technology start-up building tools to support the global energy transition.

$1.0M raised
Sep 2024
Montréal, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

BrainBox AI utilizes cloud-based computing, algorithms, and a proprietary process to create an autonomous building technology.

Sep 2024
London, United Kingdom
Charity

Centre for Homelessness Impact improves the lives of people experiencing homelessness using data and evidence.

$500K raised
Sep 2024
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Energy

Cheesecake Energy is developing advanced thermal and compressed air energy systems to store energy.

Sep 2024
Mexico City, Mexico
Communities

Cooperación Comunitaria is a non-governmental organization that promotes the production and social management of rural habitats.

$500K raised
Sep 2024
Benito Juarez, Mexico
Non Profit

Corazón Urbano is a nonprofit civil association that uses galvanized steel panels to rebuild roofs for low-income families.

$500K raised
Sep 2024
Halethorpe, United States
Medical

Fzata's novel platform modality for oral biologics is Bioengineered Probiotic Yeast Medicines (BioPYM) with over 10 GI drug candidates.

Sep 2024
Sydney, Australia
Fashion

Global Sisters enables women to start their own business.

$500K raised
Sep 2024
Le Havre, France
Packaging Services

Hipli is a reusable, eco-friendly packaging solution that offers a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging for e-commerce businesses.

Sep 2024
Seaham, United Kingdom
Building Material

Low Carbon Materials is a climate-tech company that develops low-carbon, next-generation construction material alternatives.

Sep 2024
London, United Kingdom
Education

The MRI Foundation is a registered charity that supports equality and opportunities for LGBTI people.

$500K raised
Sep 2024
San Diego, United States
Biotechnology

Palm Therapeutics is a next-generation therapeutics company to cure cancer at its source.

$250K raised
Sep 2024
Vienna, Austria
Analytics

SaaS solution for autonomous operations of renewable energy

Sep 2024
Berkeley, United States
Biotechnology

Resvita Bio develops and manufactures engineered probiotics for use in treatment if skin related diseases including cancer.

$2.0M raised
Sep 2024
Anna Maria, United States
Charity

The Mac Parkman Foundation to create a centralized community of trust for parents, coaches, athletic trainers, and athletes.

$735K raised
Sep 2025
Charleston, United States
Health Care

WV Drug Intervention Institute to fullfill the drug intervention.

$499K raised
Sep 2025
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Cyber Security

Cyberhare Solutions revolutionizes integrity management by detecting misbehavior in universities and commercial businesses.

$338K raised
Sep 2025
Geneva, Switzerland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Deegtal is a technology company that provides solutions to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of epilepsy diagnosis.

$809K raised
Sep 2025
Seattle, United States
Biotechnology

Kinea Bio is a patient-focused biotechnology startup that aims to speed the development of next-generation AAV-based gene treatments.

$1.1M raised
Sep 2025
Seattle, United States
Pharmaceutical

Küleon Bioscience a drug discovery business, uses patented, AI-based technologies.

$2.0M raised
Sep 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 5,149 grant companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$2.5M
Funded Last 12 Months
10
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

3 companies
2 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.London
3 companies
2.Seattle
2 companies
3.Kansas City
1 companies
4.Kitchener
1 companies
5.Ottawa
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 biotechnology companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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