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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
$89.1M
Avg Funding
$3.6M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$7.8M
Biotechnology3$15.0M
Health Care2$9.6M
Aerospace2Undisclosed
Financial Services1$13.0M
Battery1$24.9M
Electrical Distribution1Undisclosed
Pet1Undisclosed
Charging Infrastructure1$5.4M
Non Profit1$400K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Zürich6$2.5M
San Jose2$30.3M
Carefree1$275K
Madrid1$5.4M
Rocky Hill1$13.0M
Leduc1$4.2M
Pasadena1$7.5M
London1Undisclosed
Lucca1Undisclosed
Toronto1$400K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

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Carefree, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AlgoFace develops ethical Face AI solutions for various applications and industries.

$275K raised
Apr 2024
Madrid, Spain
Health Care

MedicSen is a start-up dedicated to health care, to technological innovation as a key tool.

$5.4M raised
Apr 2024
Rocky Hill, United States
Financial Services

Inclusive Prosperity Capital is a mission-driven specialty finance organization working at the intersection of community development.

$13.0M raised
Apr 2022
Leduc, Canada
Health Care

PBG BioPharma is a manufacturer of cannabis and hemp products for healthcare and personal use.

$4.2M raised
Apr 2022
San Jose, United States
Battery

Anthro Energy is a battery technology company that uses polymer electrolytes to improve the safety and adaptability of lithium-ion cells.

$24.9M raised
Apr 2026
Pasadena, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AcuraStem harnesses human, patient-specific in vitro cell models and assays to develop cures and improve diagnoses in disorders of the CNS.

$7.5M raised
Apr 2026
London, United Kingdom
Electrical Distribution

Bboxx manufactures plug and play solar systems.

Apr 2025
Lucca, Italy
Pet

Hygge is a pet food company.

Apr 2025
San Jose, United States
Charging Infrastructure

Multifamily EV charging and energy management solution

$5.4M raised
Apr 2025
Toronto, Canada
Non Profit

Social Innovation Canada is an emerging pan-Canadian initiative to connect social innovation practitioners.

$400K raised
Apr 2023
Basel, Switzerland
Biotechnology

T3 Pharmaceuticals is to improve the lives of cancer patients with highly innovative treatments.

Apr 2023
Zürich, Switzerland
Nanotechnology

UNISERS provides universal liquid analyzers based on nanotechnology and Raman spectroscopy.

Apr 2023
Lausanne, Switzerland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Remote sensing satellite data processing with artificial intelligence for energy production optimization

Apr 2023
Visp, Switzerland
Aerospace

Dufour Aerospace is an aviation company that developed aerobatic aircraft and focuses on developing next-generation electric aircraft.

Apr 2023
Zürich, Switzerland
Biotechnology

Araris Biotech is a biotechnology company that develops antibody-drug conjugates for efficient payload attachment.

Apr 2023
California, United States
Biotechnology

Combangio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing regenerative biotherapeutics.

$15.0M raised
Apr 2023
Zürich, Switzerland
Aerospace

Daedalean is building autonomous piloting software systems for civil aircraft of today and advanced aerial mobility of tomorrow.

Apr 2023
Zürich, Switzerland
Advertising Platforms

Decentriq provides a secure platform for organisations to collaborate, analyse, and share sensitive data while preserving privacy.

$2.5M raised
Apr 2023
Barcelona, Spain
Assistive Technology

Engidi specializes in the design and development of wearable devices for worker safety.

$22K raised
Apr 2023
Zürich, Switzerland
Electronics

Polariton Technologies designs and manufactures electro-optic modulators.

Apr 2023
Zürich, Switzerland
FinTech

Riskwolf is an insurance platform that provides risk management and data protection services.

Apr 2023
South San Francisco, United States
Bioinformatics

Chimera solves the challenges of CARs with drug-responsive gene regulators, which allow us to re-program of the immune system.

$7.5M raised
Apr 2022
San Francisco, United States
Credit Cards

The currency that lifts people out of extreme poverty. Glo is a completely new style of philanthropy. Join the movement.

$2.0M raised
Apr 2022
Leith, United Kingdom
Aquaculture

Swift Anchors offers marine floating offshore wind, wave, tidal, and aquaculture anchoring systems.

$494K raised
Apr 2023
Great Barrington, United States
Consulting

Berkshire Agricultural Ventures provides technical and business assistance, and provide flexible financing options.

$630K raised
Apr 2023
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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
$3.6M
Funded Last 12 Months
2
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

3 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Zürich
6 companies
2.San Jose
2 companies
3.Carefree
1 companies
4.Madrid
1 companies
5.Rocky Hill
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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You can narrow your search by filtering companies by industry vertical, city or region, or by exploring specific combinations such as Grant artificial intelligence (ai) companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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