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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
$45.2M
Avg Funding
$1.8M
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology6$23.4M
Automotive3$1.2M
Electronics2$1.6M
Battery2$1.6M
Medical1$2.2M
Education1$1.0M
Aerospace1$213K
Sports1$4.5M
Advertising1Undisclosed
Textiles1Undisclosed

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Vancouver2$3.0M
London2$1.0M
New York2$23.2M
Zürich2Undisclosed
Olean1$75K
Oxford1$213K
Dallas1$1.0M
Coventry1$213K
Indianapolis1$4.5M
Lucerne1Undisclosed

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Vancouver, Canada
Electronics

Dream Photonics is a technology spin-off from UBC combining decades of academic and industry experience.

$804K raised
May 2026
Vancouver, Canada
Medical

Human in Motion Robotics is a robotics company that designs the world's most advanced wearable lower-limb exoskeleton system.

$2.2M raised
May 2026
Olean, United States
Biotechnology

Krokos Bio is at the forefront of using plant cell culture to produce botanical ingredients.

$75K raised
May 2026
Oxford, United Kingdom
Automotive

StreetDrone is a full-stack autonomous technology developer

$213K raised
May 2023
Dallas, United States
Education

Texas Research Alliance connects businesses and universities.

$1.0M raised
May 2023
Coventry, United Kingdom
Aerospace

AutoNeura is an early-stage start-up with the vision of improving the connection with physics and engineering through control systems.

$213K raised
May 2023
London, United Kingdom
Automotive

Infyos helps battery and car makers manage and improve their company and supply chains sustainability.

$213K raised
May 2023
Indianapolis, United States
Sports

Sports Tech HQ is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the development of a strong sports technology ecosystem.

$4.5M raised
May 2024
Lucerne, Switzerland
Advertising

Signifikant Solutions develops data analysis software solutions that measure and optimize marketing campaigns.

May 2023
New York, United States
Biotechnology

Kallyope uses the science of gut-brain biology to create medicines that transform human health.

$8.2M raised
May 2023
Zürich, Switzerland
Textiles

Dimpora produces eco-friendly functional membranes for the outdoor textile industry.

May 2023
San Jose, United States
Cyber Security

Saas to help multiplayer games and Esports platforms defeat fraud, crimes, and toxicity.

May 2023
Boulogne-billancourt, France
Energy

GE Renewable Energy is a manufacturer of wind turbine products.

$3.5M raised
May 2023
Zürich, Switzerland
Computer

Komed Health is a healthcare collaboration platform that streamlines clinical workflows.

May 2023
Renens, Switzerland
Biotechnology

SEED is a spinoff from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.

May 2023
San Mateo, United States
Health Care

Meru Health is an online mental healthcare company that teaches people the skills needed to create long-lasting healthy lifestyle habits.

May 2022
Columbia, United States
Biotechnology

IMCS is dedicated to providing innovative products to the healthcare industry that save time and reduce costs for its customers.

$50K raised
May 2022
Rochester, United States
Biotechnology

LEAH Labs provides Car T cells for curing B-cell lymphoma cancer in dogs .

$100K raised
May 2022
Niles, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Sibel Health is a medical technology company focused on delivering FDA-cleared clinical solutions to improve patient outcomes.

$5.0M raised
Apr 2026
New York, United States
Biotechnology

Sparian Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company.

$15.0M raised
Apr 2026
Leatherhead, United Kingdom
Battery

Sunswap designs, develops, and manufactures batteries and solar-powered transport refrigeration units.

$806K raised
Apr 2026
Exeter, United Kingdom
Automotive

Tribol Braking is a performance braking company.

$806K raised
Apr 2026
Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom
Mining

Weardale Lithium is a natural resources company focused on producing lithium from underground geothermal water.

$940K raised
Apr 2026
London, United Kingdom
Battery

Altilium Metals proprietary recycling process extracts strategic metals from spent electric vehicle batteries.

$806K raised
Apr 2026
Buckley, United Kingdom
Electronics

RAM Innovations specialises in packaging and manufacturing services for the electronics and semiconductor industries.

$806K raised
Apr 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 5,149 grant companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$1.8M
Funded Last 12 Months
10
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

6 companies
3 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Vancouver
2 companies
2.London
2 companies
3.New York
2 companies
4.Zürich
2 companies
5.Olean
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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