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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
$214.5M
Avg Funding
$8.6M
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Health Care4$93.2M
Education2$1.0M
Biotechnology2$50.7M
Energy2$2.2M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1Undisclosed
Industrial Manufacturing1$1.0M
Marine Technology1$50K
Medical1$24.7M
Environmental Consulting1$30.4M
Biofuel1$2.0M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Vancouver2$11.0M
Toronto2$45.2M
Edmonton2$55.1M
Pfaffikon1Undisclosed
Atlanta1$8K
Bristol1$10.7M
Ottawa1$38.0M
Seattle1$50K
Louisville1$2.0M
Memphis1$2.0M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

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Pfaffikon, Switzerland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Sparkli is an AI-driven learning platform for kids aged 5–12 that turns curiosity into multimodal educational experiences.

Jan 2026
Atlanta, United States
Education

Next Generation Men & Women A nonprofit organization helps high school students find college and employment options.

$8K raised
Dec 2024
Vancouver, Canada
Industrial Manufacturing

The Composites Knowledge Network connects industry to world-class composite materials and structures knowledge.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2023
Toronto, Canada
Health Care

AGE-WELL is a Canadian network that brings everyone together to develop technologies and services for healthy aging.

$6.0M raised
Dec 2023
Bristol, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

Science Creates is a Deep Tech ecosystem that helps scientists and engineers turn their groundbreaking ideas into disruptive businesses.

$10.7M raised
Dec 2023
Toronto, Canada
Health Care

Center of Aging and Brain Health Innovation is a service center that supports aging and brain health sector.

$39.2M raised
Dec 2023
Ottawa, Canada
Health Care

BioCanRx deals with translation, manufacture and adoption of cancer immunotherapies.

$38.0M raised
Dec 2023
Vancouver, Canada
Health Care

Praxis Spinal Cord Institute is a spinal cord injury research care.

$10.0M raised
Dec 2023
Seattle, United States
Marine Technology

Washington Maritime Blue is committed to the development of maritime business, technology, and practices.

$50K raised
Dec 2023
Edmonton, Canada
Medical

Canadian Glycomics Network addresses key challenges in human and animal health.

$24.7M raised
Dec 2023
Edmonton, Canada
Environmental Consulting

Canadian Mountain Network is increasing knowledge of mountain systems, which provide significant advantages for Canadians.

$30.4M raised
Dec 2023
Louisville, United States
Biofuel

Alder Renewables develops renewable crude oil and sustainable biofuels from biomass feedstocks.

$2.0M raised
Jan 2023
Memphis, United States
Non Profit

MLK50 Justice Through Journalism is a non-profit newsroom based in Memphis that focuses on poverty, power, and public policy.

$2.0M raised
Jan 2023
Ann Arbor, United States
Manufacturing

Monstr Sense Technologies develops spectrometers for microscopy and microscopy tools for defect inspection in semiconductors.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2023
Hopkins, United States
Aerospace

Advisory Aerospace OSC is a management consulting firm that enables aerospace transformations and transactions.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2023
Dallas, United States
Information Technology

Medcognetics is an IT company that provides cloud-based software-as-a-service leveraging artificial intelligence for the medical sector.

$750K raised
Jan 2023
Mt Pleasant, United States
Compliance

ProTrustee offers cloud software that automates trust administration, compliance tracking, and unified accounting workflows.

$50K raised
Dec 2022
Oakland, United States
Education

CodeHouse is a non-profit that focuses on cultivating a strong pipeline between students of color and industry-leading technology companies.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2021
Olsztyn, Poland
Internet of Things

mTap deliver hardware and software for light managment. Our Smart Suggestions system give up to 25% of additional energy costs cut!

$40K raised
Dec 2021
Washington, United States
Analytics

Massive Data Institute focuses on the secure and responsible use of data to answer public policy questions.

$3.2M raised
Dec 2021
New Orleans, United States
Energy

ReactWell provides advanced technology services and products for organizations in the energy, chemical, O&G, and petrochemical industry.

$1.8M raised
Dec 2021
Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom
Energy

Stanlow Terminals is a liquid storage provider that offers logistics and product handling services supporting energy transition.

$333K raised
Dec 2025
Quebec, Canada
Biotechnology

Aramis Biotechnologies specializes in the development of novel vaccines in plants.

$40.0M raised
Dec 2024
Lincoln's New Salem, United States
Communities

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public research university located in Lincoln, Nebraska

$1.0M raised
Dec 2024
Newark, United States
Advanced Materials

Amatec develops sustainable construction materials by transforming industrial gypsum waste into fast-curing, high-strength concrete.

$240K raised
Dec 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
$8.6M
Funded Last 12 Months
2
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

4 companies
2 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Vancouver
2 companies
2.Toronto
2 companies
3.Edmonton
2 companies
4.Pfaffikon
1 companies
5.Atlanta
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 health care companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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