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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
$94.3M
Avg Funding
$3.8M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Raleigh2$112K
Chapel Hill2$150K
San Diego1$300K
Washington1$1.5M
London1$2.0M
Vienna1$225K
San Francisco1Undisclosed
Pineville1$55.0M
Middletown1$20K
New York1Undisclosed

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
San Diego, United States
Biotechnology

Redefining Sample Preparation, Revolutionizing Genomics

$300K raised
Sep 2025
Washington, United States
Law Enforcement

Responsible Business Initiative for Justice is an nonprofit organization that works with companies to advance criminal justice reform.

$1.5M raised
Sep 2025
London, United Kingdom
Government

Apolitical is a global learning platform for government

$2.0M raised
Sep 2024
Vienna, Austria
Big Data

Cleantech Market Intelligence

$225K raised
Sep 2024
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

IntuBlade is a next-gen video laryngoscope with patented lens-clearing tech and AI-driven insights to revolutionize airway management.

Sep 2024
Pineville, United States
Advanced Materials

Li Industries develops lithium-ion battery recycling technologies to enhance sustainability and efficiency in battery disposal.

$55.0M raised
Sep 2024
Middletown, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AiGIA Health is an open infrastructure empowering individuals to unlock the value of their health data.

$20K raised
Sep 2022
New York, United States
Gaming

KAP Games is a gaming community as well as a service provider for web3 gaming communities.

Sep 2022
Petone, New Zealand
Machinery Manufacturing

Peek Robotics is a robotic platform with autonomy, modular design, and connectivity resolutions ideal for research and automation.

$22K raised
Sep 2022
Brno, Czech Republic
Emergency Medicine

Záchranka is a non-profit organization that develops, implements, and distributes the EMS application and EMS software products.

$3.5M raised
Sep 2021
Austin, United States
Biotechnology

Anebulo is a biotech company developing novel solutions for people suffering from cannabinoid overdose and substance addiction.

$994K raised
Sep 2025
Ashington, United Kingdom
Creative Agency

Mortal Fools operates as a theatre, drama, and creative learning company.

$288K raised
Sep 2025
Gothenburg, Sweden
Energy

SeaTwirl is a new ocean based wind power technology developed.

$17.4M raised
Sep 2025
Toronto, Canada
Education

The Knowledge Society is a 10-month program for high school students ages 13–17.

$265K raised
Sep 2025
Lyon, France
Biotechnology

Lys Therapeutics develops drugs to treat patients suffering from neurovascular or neurodegenerative disorders.

$5.9M raised
Sep 2025
Windsor Mill, United States
Biotechnology

Scanogen is a molecular diagnostic company.

$2.9M raised
Sep 2025
Lees Summit, United States
Elder Care

SeeInMe develops a digital health platform designed to enhance person-centered coordinated care for care recipients.

$500K raised
Sep 2025
Chicago, United States
Biotechnology

Saros Therapeutics is working to enhance patients' response to immunotherapy.

$2.0M raised
Sep 2023
Charlotte, United States
Electronics

Telli Technologies develops sensors for SiC and GaN power electronics.

$75K raised
Sep 2022
Raleigh, United States
Commercial

Third Floor Materials develops algorithmic technology to aid infrared spectroscopy and optical components for specialized IR applications.

$37K raised
Sep 2022
Chapel Hill, United States
Computer

Quantworks is part laboratory, part foundry.

$75K raised
Sep 2022
Raleigh, United States
Advanced Materials

Advanced Materials Manufacturing is a materials manufacturing and consulting firm focusing on engineering structures' safety.

$75K raised
Sep 2022
Pittsburgh, United States
Chemical

Anactisis is fueling the energy transition by extracting critical minerals from industrial and mining waste.

$1.0M raised
Sep 2022
Banner Elk, United States
Food and Beverage

GreenLifeTech is a developer of fresh produce preservation systems that extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.

$49K raised
Sep 2022
Chapel Hill, United States
Hardware

ColoWrap develops a medical device that prevents looping in the colon during colonoscopies by exerting pressure on the lower abdomen.

$75K raised
Sep 2022
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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
$3.8M
Funded Last 12 Months
9
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

5 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Raleigh
2 companies
2.Chapel Hill
2 companies
3.San Diego
1 companies
4.Washington
1 companies
5.London
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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