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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
$161.7M
Avg Funding
$6.5M
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Analytics3$620K
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$456K
Biotechnology2$638K
Consulting2$500K
Energy1Undisclosed
Mineral1$128.0M
Aerospace1$24.7M
Blockchain1Undisclosed
Charter Schools1$390K
Image Recognition1$257K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
London2$128.0M
Edmonton2$1.8M
Dublin1Undisclosed
Colorado Springs1$2.5M
Huntsville1$24.7M
Bradenton1$390K
Boulder1$206K
Woods Hole1$257K
Cambridge1$250K
Salt Lake City1$206K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Dublin, Ireland
Energy

TechMet is a critical minerals investment company that builds projects to ensure a stable and sustainable supply of key metals.

Jan 2026
London, United Kingdom
Mineral

An Energy Metals Group Rapidly Advancing Western Europe’s Largest Spodumene Lithium Resource

$128.0M raised
Jan 2026
Colorado Springs, United States

Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance strengthens the outdoor recreation for the Pikes Peak region through leadership and collaboration.

$2.5M raised
Jan 2026
Huntsville, United States
Aerospace

Stratolaunch Systems pioneers innovative solutions to revolutionize space transportation.

$24.7M raised
Jan 2025
London, United Kingdom
Blockchain

Mulder provides blockchain-based, end-to-end traceability for medical devices, enhancing patient safety and manufacturer accountability.

Jan 2025
Bradenton, United States
Charter Schools

Visible Men Academy's mission to provide boys with outstanding academic, character, and social education in a nurturing school environment.

$390K raised
Jan 2025
Boulder, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

RadiaSoft is a R&D company that provides software development, COMSOL, science consulting and machine learning services.

$206K raised
Jan 2024
Woods Hole, United States
Image Recognition

Mizar Imaging is a light sheet illumination system that is modular and designed for high-resolution imaging.

$257K raised
Jan 2024
Cambridge, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

MyZeus.ai provides AI models that turn Earth observation data into environmental and weather insights for decision-makers.

$250K raised
Jan 2024
Salt Lake City, United States
Manufacturing

Manufacturer of Green Surfactants and Specialty Chemicals.

$206K raised
Jan 2024
West Lafayette, United States
Biotechnology

NutraMaize is an Indiana based AgBioScience company commercializing a more nutritious, better tasting

$460K raised
Jan 2024
Columbus, United States
Analytics

X-ScaleSolutions is an IT company specialized in providing solutions for HPC, big data, deep learning and cloud computing.

$207K raised
Jan 2024
Riverside, United States
Battery

4th State Energies is a company that produces additives enabling immediate improvement in battery performance.

$200K raised
Jan 2024
Atlanta, United States
Market Research

IonicScale is an operator of a research and development firm that focuses on the development of tiny mass spectrometer technology.

$250K raised
Jan 2024
Barcelona, Spain
FinTech

Tradeasy is a platform that helps users create and test automated trading strategies without coding.

$171K raised
Jan 2024
Durham, United States
Biotechnology

Mimetics is a technology and science company that specializes in biological processes through computational and mathematical tools.

$178K raised
Jan 2024
Hanover, United States
Consulting

Subsurface Insights is a geophysical research and development company.

$250K raised
Jan 2024
Edmonton, Canada
Advocacy

The Enchanté Network is a non-profit organization that connects and supports 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations across Canada.

$1.5M raised
Jan 2024
Edmonton, Canada
Communities

Kaleo Collective is a safe, loving group for single mothers.

$394K raised
Jan 2024
Calgary, Canada
Mental Health

PCHS Calgary is a non-profit organization that provides health and social services to our varied Canadian community.

$548K raised
Jan 2024
Houston, United States
Analytics

AirMettle develops a real-time smart data lake solution that simplifies big data analytics and accelerates processing.

$207K raised
Jan 2024
Coraopolis, United States
Analytics

Visimo provides AI solutions, data science tools, cloud-based software, BI dashboards, analytics, prototyping, and web application services.

$207K raised
Jan 2024
San Diego, United States
Machinery Manufacturing

Recon-RF designs and manufactures MMICs, integrated microwave assemblies, and RF modules.

$206K raised
Jan 2024
Elizabethton, United States
Consulting

Cinco Research focuses on research & development in the defense, energy, and environmental industries.

$250K raised
Jan 2024
Mountain View, United States
Industrial

Nikira Labs provides natural gas leak detectors, computational microscopy and visibility sensors.

$257K raised
Jan 2024
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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
$6.5M
Funded Last 12 Months
3
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.London
2 companies
2.Edmonton
2 companies
3.Dublin
1 companies
4.Colorado Springs
1 companies
5.Huntsville
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 analytics companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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