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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
$15.0M
Avg Funding
$601K
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Non Profit3$750K
Communities3$1.6M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$3.4M
Biotechnology3$1.6M
Consulting2$510K
Clean Energy2$4.3M
EdTech1$1.0M
Forestry1$366K
Brand Marketing1$300K
Charity1$325K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York2$1.8M
Durham2$500K
Manchester1$260K
Dog Creek1$366K
Denver1$295K
Canton1$300K
Geneva1$325K
Chicago1$250K
Atlanta1$250K
St Louis1$250K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
New York, United States
EdTech

NKENNE is a mobile app that provides a forum for communication to create a social network for African language learners and speakers.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2024
Manchester, United Kingdom
Consulting

Plytime Learning is an educational company that offers online and offline tutoring, e-learning, plays and games, and parent meeting.

$260K raised
Jan 2024
Dog Creek, Canada
Forestry

Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nation practices forest thinning to protect grasslands, cultural burning, and biodiversity ranching

$366K raised
Jan 2024
Denver, United States
Clean Energy

The orbital nexus for powering space commerce, processing, and logistics.

$295K raised
Jan 2024
Canton, United States
Brand Marketing

Society Brands is a tech consumer products company that acquires e-commerce native brands.

$300K raised
Dec 2023
Geneva, Switzerland
Charity

Global Survivors Fund provides restitution to survivors of sexual abuse caused by conflict in order to help them rebuild their lives.

$325K raised
Dec 2023
Chicago, United States
Non Profit

Elevated Chicago is a multi-sector collaboration that encourages more equitable development of public spaces.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Atlanta, United States
Business Development

Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative is a catalyst charity that aspires to create shared prosperity by building Black wealth.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
St Louis, United States
Communities

Creative Reaction Lab is a nonprofit organization focus on community development programs and apprenticeship mentoring services.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Los Altos, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Interactive video lessons with expert teachers powered by conversational AI.

$850K raised
Dec 2023
New York, United States
Communities

A new, free online resource (in English and Spanish) that is aimed at providing families with the practical tools and advice

$757K raised
Dec 2023
Oxford, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Exscientia is a pharmatech company that uses an end-to-end AI platform to design and discover new drugs.

$2.3M raised
Dec 2023
Durham, United States
Agriculture

Croatan Institute oatan institute is an independent, nonprofit research and action institute.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
New City, United States
Advice

Coop Career is a nonprofit organization that provides advisory, coaching, and guidance to community un-employed individuals.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Lincoln, United States
Communities

Feonix - Mobility Rising, enhance transportation options for vulnerable & underserved communities.

$600K raised
Dec 2023
Durham, United States
Consulting

Forward Cities is a non-profit organization that provides research and solutions to grow more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Toronto, Canada
Renewable Energy

McGuire Aero Propulsion Solutions is developing a sustainable, transformative, net-zero power generation technology.

$108K raised
Dec 2023
San Francisco, United States
Non Profit

HBCU.vc is a not-for-profit organization connecting and equipping the next generation of black and brown tech innovators and investors.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Brooklyn, United States
Non Profit

The Marcy Lab School is a college-alternative program that prepares young adults from underrepresented backgrounds for rewarding.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Dublin, Ireland
Health Care

patientMpower provides digital solutions for specialist respiratory care and research in US, UK and across Europe

Jan 2023
Gothenburg, Sweden
Biotechnology

Mycorena is a fungi-based, next-generation vegan protein and food manufacturing solution to plants, using significantly less resources.

Jan 2023
East Lansing, United States
Biotechnology

Iaso Therapeutics develops vaccines to improve human health and cure diseases.

$125K raised
Jan 2023
Stony Brook, United States
Biotechnology

Advanced material, and manufacturing company focused on Chromatography and allied products

$1.5M raised
Dec 2022
Palo Alto, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

A third-wave AI company that bridges neuroscience and computer science - creating explainable and continual learning artificial intelligence

$255K raised
Jan 2022
New Bedford, United States
Clean Energy

Littoral Power Systems designs, manufactures, and installs distributed power systems.

$4.0M raised
Jan 2022
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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
$601K
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

3 companies
3 companies
3 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.New York
2 companies
2.Durham
2 companies
3.Manchester
1 companies
4.Dog Creek
1 companies
5.Denver
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 non profit companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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