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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
$66.8M
Avg Funding
$2.7M
Global Reach
4
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology3$31.5M
Health Care2$1.6M
Marketing2$1.9M
Communities2$1.0M
Biopharma1$18.2M
Training1$250K
Child Care1$250K
Fitness1$100K
Sharing Economy1$400K
Hospitality1$1.0M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Vancouver3$1.8M
Toronto3$4.5M
Houston1$18.2M
San Francisco1$250K
Denver1$250K
Omaha1$250K
New York1$100K
Calgary1$400K
Chibougamau1$500K
Smoky Lake1$1.0M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Houston, United States
Biopharma

Steer Bio is a biotechnology company that specializes in revitalizing cell-based medicines.

$18.2M raised
Mar 2026
San Francisco, United States
Training

SkillUp is a staff recruiting organization that provides training, career resources, job search assistance, and upskilling.

$250K raised
Mar 2026
Denver, United States

Colorado Thrives is an economic development organization focused on advancing economic mobility.

$250K raised
Mar 2026
Omaha, United States
Child Care

Mom F1rst is a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing child care, parental support, and other related services.

$250K raised
Mar 2026
New York, United States
Fitness

Anise Health is a digital platform for mental health and wellbeing.

$100K raised
Mar 2025
Calgary, Canada
Sharing Economy

Parallèle Alberta's leadership in francophone economic development in Alberta.

$400K raised
Mar 2025
Chibougamau, Canada

Nibiischii Corporation offers snowmobiling, observation towers, air trails, and more spacious accommodations.

$500K raised
Mar 2025
Smoky Lake, Canada
Hospitality

The Métis are one of Canada’s three Indigenous peoples.

$1.0M raised
Mar 2025
Richmond, United States
Health Care

Pascal Medical offers advanced synthetic polymer products to make orthopedic spine and neurosurgery safer and more effective.

$800K raised
Mar 2025
Vancouver, Canada
Marketing

The industry led Crown corporation works collaboratively with tourism stakeholders across the province to coordinate tourism marketing

$174K raised
Mar 2025
Indianapolis, United States
Communities

Trans Solutions Research and Resource Center empowers transgender and gender communities.

$15K raised
Mar 2025
Washington, United States
Communities

Washington Housing Conservancy is a non-profit preserving housing affordability and promoting social cohesion in communities.

$1.0M raised
Mar 2024
Markham, Canada
Education

YSpace engages the local community throughout the year with various workshops and events.

$477K raised
Mar 2024
Toronto, Canada
Marketing

Growclass provides Growth Marketing courses that prepare marketers with the technical skills required for high-growth careers.

$1.7M raised
Mar 2024
Conversano, Italy
Mobile

Nextome is the most advanced RTLS and indoor positioning solution that makes your venues smarter than ever.

$1.6M raised
Mar 2022
Oxford, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

Theolytics is a clinical stage biotechnology company developing next-generation viral therapies.

$9.3M raised
Mar 2026
Vancouver, Canada
Energy

Defense Metals is a mineral exploration company that specializes in the acquisition of mineral deposits containing metals and elements.

$1.4M raised
Mar 2026
Albuquerque, United States
Health Care

HealthInno is a statewide consortium strengthening New Mexico's health tech and health sciences innovation.

$844K raised
Mar 2026
Westport, United States
Biotechnology

Transposon Therapeutics specializes in developing therapeutics for debilitating and life-threatening diseases.

$22.0M raised
Mar 2026
Riverside, United States
Finance

Blended Impact is an innovation lab that works in public-private partnerships to reimagine how we invest, live, and earn.

$50K raised
Mar 2025
Toronto, Canada
Computer

Forcen improves surgical safety through force-sensing technology.

$1.5M raised
Mar 2025
Mississauga, Canada
Information Technology

Industry leading fleet management solution.

$2.7M raised
Mar 2025
Toronto, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

kama.ai is the developer of the patented Designed Experiential Intelligence™ system, kama DEI.

$1.3M raised
Mar 2025
North York, Canada
Insurance

Opifiny is a healthcare technology company specializing in streamlining administrative tasks for healthcare professionals and insurance.

$800K raised
Mar 2025
Vancouver, Canada
Biotechnology

Net Zero Biotechnology Solutions Company with significant Carbon Abatement applications

$243K raised
Mar 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 5,039 grant companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$2.7M
Funded Last 12 Months
8
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

3 companies
2 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Vancouver
3 companies
2.Toronto
3 companies
3.Houston
1 companies
4.San Francisco
1 companies
5.Denver
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 biotechnology companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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