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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 5,039 recently funded grant companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: July 2026
Total Companies
5,039
Total Funding
$62.1M
Avg Funding
$2.5M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Banking4$8.4M
Agriculture3$3.1M
Health Care3$3.0M
Association2$2.5M
Blockchain2$700K
Communities2$5.5M
Biotechnology1$256K
Elder Care1$266K
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1$1.0M
Advanced Materials1Undisclosed

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Ithaca1$256K
Washington1$1.6M
Esch-sur-alzette1$2.5M
Wexford1$700K
Oxford1Undisclosed
Brooklyn1Undisclosed
Loganholme1$266K
London1$1.0M
San Francisco1$256K
Geneva1$2.6M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Ithaca, United States
Biotechnology

EzraBio provides kits for QEZ-seq, including rRNA depletion reagents.

$256K raised
Apr 2022
Washington, United States
Association

Barbara Bush Foundation For Family Literacy provides literacy services for adults.

$1.6M raised
Apr 2022
Esch-sur-alzette, Luxembourg
Agriculture

LIST is an RTO (Research and Technology Organisation) active in the fields of materials, environment, and IT.

$2.5M raised
Apr 2024
Wexford, United States
Blockchain

GetBlok.io develops blockchain smart contracts.

$700K raised
Apr 2024
Oxford, United Kingdom
Health Care

gaitQ® develops innovative wearable technology that improves people’s mobility and quality of life.

Apr 2024
Brooklyn, United States
Blockchain

Gauntlet is a fintech company that develops solutions for risk management and simplifies tasks in cryptocurrency businesses.

Apr 2023
Loganholme, Australia
Elder Care

HSC Technology Group provides technology for aged care and home health care.

$266K raised
Apr 2023
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

SmartAssets is an AI-powered SaaS platform that extracts creative components from advertisements.

$1.0M raised
Apr 2023
San Francisco, United States
Agriculture

Uniphage is a biotech company that eliminates bacterial infections by combining the power of bacteriophages with artificial intelligence.

$256K raised
Apr 2022
Geneva, Switzerland
Health Care

Geneva-based MedTech spin-off from CERN, specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative nuclear imaging systems.

$2.6M raised
Apr 2026
Willen, United Kingdom
Advanced Materials

Integrals Power develops lithium iron phosphate battery materials for energy storage and electrification.

Apr 2026
Edmonton, Canada
Clinical Trials

Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation focuses on advancing the commercialization of life sciences and healthcare innovations.

$36.2M raised
Apr 2026
Limerick, Ireland
Clean Energy

GKinetic makes it simple, safe and sustainable to generate reliable energy from flowing water.

$68K raised
Apr 2025
Atlanta, United States
Health Care

Patient safety reduces barriers to care by promoting policies, collaborations, and processes that promote safety, transparency, and equity.

$350K raised
Apr 2025
Warren, United States
Business Development

BRITE empowers founders to launch energy technology solutions through entrepreneurial guidance and support services.

$150K raised
Apr 2024
North Vancouver, Canada
Agriculture

For greenhouse growers of high value crops, Ecoation Innovation Solutions provides the earliest possible detection of pests

$278K raised
Apr 2024
Kamuela, United States
Banking

Lei Ho’olaha providies affordable loans & financial education for people in Hawaii.

$500K raised
Apr 2023
Memphis, United States
Banking

Bank3 is a community bank that provides financial solutions to people and businesses.

$2.5M raised
Apr 2023
Needham, United States
Education

MentorWorks supports low/middle income students through income share agreement financing and career mentoring.

$500K raised
Apr 2023
Daly City, United States
Association

National Albanian American Council (NAAC) is a nonprofit advocacy group based in Washington.

$942K raised
Apr 2023
Charlotte, United States
Financial Services

Achieving Social Justice by Investing in High Impact Small Businesses.

$500K raised
Apr 2023
Holly Springs, United States
Banking

Unity Bank of Mississippi provides both individual and commercial banking services

$500K raised
Apr 2023
Raleigh, United States
Banking

Thread Capital is a dynamic organization that focuses on offering capital, coaching and connections to various businesses within the region.

$5.0M raised
Apr 2023
Savannah, United States
Communities

Catalyst Development Corporation is a financing institution that addresses affordable housing and economic needs.

$500K raised
Apr 2023
Baltimore, United States
Communities

Neighborhood Impact Investment Fund is a mission-driven organization that specializes in community development projects.

$5.0M 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 5,039 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
3
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

4 companies
3 companies
3 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Ithaca
1 companies
2.Washington
1 companies
3.Esch-sur-alzette
1 companies
4.Wexford
1 companies
5.Oxford
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 5,039 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 banking companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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