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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
$562.5M
Avg Funding
$22.5M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Vancouver3$1.2M
New York2$533.3M
Berkeley1$10K
San Diego1$6.3M
Oakland1$2.2M
Basingstoke1$150K
Vienna1$800K
Boston1$1.8M
West Linn1$384K
Pontiac1$250K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Berkeley, United States
Biotechnology

Calyx harnesses AI computer vision to provide highly accurate and scalable sensors for real-time monitoring and analysis in poultry.

$10K raised
May 2025
San Diego, United States
Advanced Materials

Hillhurst develops technologies enabling the therapeutic use of low-dose carbon monoxide.

$6.3M raised
May 2025
Oakland, United States
Biotechnology

NextGen Jane is a data-driven women's health company.

$2.2M raised
May 2025
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Manufacturing

Ultima Forma is developing a revolutionary manufacturing process capable of producing complex 3D multi-material components.

$150K raised
May 2024
Vienna, Austria
Medical

Personalized brain stimulation brought to everyday life. A novel, effective approach to migraine prevention at home.

$800K raised
May 2024
Vancouver, Canada
Biopharma

Derm-Biome Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for skin diseases and conditions. .

$328K raised
May 2024
Boston, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Nanite is a non-viral gene delivery company

$1.8M raised
May 2024
West Linn, United States
Building Material

Softwood Lumber Board is an industry funded initiative established to promote the benefits and uses of softwood lumber products.

$384K raised
May 2023
Pontiac, United States
Food and Beverage

Lighthouse is aiming to create democratic communities that help people out of poverty.

$250K raised
May 2023
Vancouver, Canada
Biotechnology

Amphoraxe Life Sciencesis a R&D biotechnology company specializing in discovery and optimization of antimicrobial peptides.

$653K raised
May 2026
Toronto, Canada
Charity

Jack.org is a non-profit organization that trains and empowers young leaders to revolutionize mental health in every province and territory.

$183K raised
May 2026
Vancouver, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Redwood AI is a startup reinventing drug synthesis using advanced AI to accelerate pharmaceutical discovery and development.

$176K raised
May 2026
Baltimore, United States
Education

CASH Campaign is a NGO that offers tax preparation, training, financial education and planning services to various sectors.

$4.5M raised
May 2025
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

Gene Weaver is a naturally derived programmable tool for controlled cutting and precision insertion of large genetic payloads.

$515K raised
May 2025
New York, United States
Biotechnology

GenKardia provides cutting-edge treatments to help people with heart failure live better lives.

$250K raised
May 2025
Orlando, United States
Biotechnology

Hesperos, Inc, is a leader in efforts to characterize an individual’s biology with human-on-a-chip microfluidic systems.

$2.0M raised
May 2024
London, United Kingdom
Elder Care

Modern60 offers resources, and community for aging populations over 60 with senior living, health, and wellness and Senior Discount

$300K raised
May 2024
Halifax, Canada
Food and Beverage

ZeroIn is foodtech company developing next-gen sweeteners to help food and beverage manufacturers reduce sugar in their products.

May 2023
Reno, United States
Automotive

Dragonfly Energy is a Reno based lithium ion battery technology company.

$527K raised
May 2026
Sydney, Australia
Medical

Transforming world-leading research into life changing products

$1.3M raised
May 2026
Naples, United States
Social Assistance

Better Together is a nonprofit that assists struggling parents in finding employment, keeping their children out of foster care.

$25K raised
May 2026
Los Gatos, United States
Building Material

Blue Planet develops technology that uses CO2 as a raw material for making carbonate rocks.

$2.1M raised
May 2026
New York, United States
Books

Renaissance Philanthropy is a nonprofit organization that provides philanthropic advisory, fund design, and donor partnership services.

$533.0M raised
May 2026
Agoura Hills, United States
Biotechnology

A2 Biotherapeutics develops T cell therapies targeting solid tumors precisely.

$300K raised
May 2025
Barcelona, Spain
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

INBRAIN Neuroelectronics is a BCI therapeutics company using graphene to build the least invasive and most intelligent neural platform

$4.5M raised
May 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
$22.5M
Funded Last 12 Months
8
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

7 companies
2 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Vancouver
3 companies
2.New York
2 companies
3.Berkeley
1 companies
4.San Diego
1 companies
5.Oakland
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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