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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
$112.1M
Avg Funding
$4.5M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$722K
Non Profit3$1.7M
Health Care2$2.2M
Advanced Materials1$275K
Industrial1$85.0M
Fuel1Undisclosed
Communities1$258K
Clean Energy1$6.0M
Dental1$167K
Battery1$3.0M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Edinburgh2$94K
Austin1$275K
Milwaukee1$85.0M
Wales1Undisclosed
Marietta1$258K
Cedar Park1$6.0M
Neuchâtel1$167K
Pittsburgh1$3.0M
Newport1$2.3M
Warsaw1$440K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Austin, United States
Advanced Materials

American Battery Company -- Pioneering Potassium-ion Batteries

$275K raised
Jan 2024
Milwaukee, United States
Industrial

FirstPathway Community Development uses New Markets Tax Credits to fund loans for job-creating businesses in low-income areas.

$85.0M raised
Dec 2025
Wales, United Kingdom
Fuel

Compact Syngas Solutions develops non power applications for synthesis gas utilising waste biomass and prepared SRF fuels.

Dec 2025
Marietta, United States
Communities

Lutzie 43 Foundation is a nonprofit organization that offers prepared-for-life scholarships and education services.

$258K raised
Dec 2025
Cedar Park, United States
Clean Energy

Creating innovative generator solutions that enable clean, flexible, and affordable electricity production.

$6.0M raised
Dec 2024
Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Dental

Actival is driven by innovation and the integration of AI tools in dentistry.

$167K raised
Dec 2024
Pittsburgh, United States
Battery

Stratus Materials is a developer and manufacturer of manganese-rich, cobalt-free cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries.

$3.0M raised
Dec 2024
Newport, United Kingdom
Aerospace

B2Space provides small and microsatellites with dependable, flexible, and low-Earth orbit access.

$2.3M raised
Dec 2021
Warsaw, Poland
Graphic Design

Software Development Company in Europe

$440K raised
Dec 2021
Brooklyn, United States
Chemical

Platform tech for ultra-rapid, instrument-free, point-of-care assays that provide lab-grade precision under one minute anywhere

$1.7M raised
Jan 2023
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We build chatbots that revolutionise how organisations engage with people.

$35K raised
Jan 2026
Hot Springs, United States
Non Profit

Rebuild Hot Springs Area is a grassroots nonprofit organization formed after Hurricane Helene devastated Hot Springs, North Carolina.

$390K raised
Jan 2026
Muskegon, United States
Non Profit

Fresh Coast Alliance is a non-profit organization that offers care, encouragement, and skill development for people in need.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2026
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Film

Daysix is a multi-disciplinary agency who bring ideas to life through apps, films, branding and websites.

$47K raised
Jan 2026
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Analytics

Smart Data Foundry is a financial firm that offers data mining and analysis for the betterment of society by doing so privately.

$47K raised
Jan 2026
Los Angeles, United States
Charity

Core Response provides emergency relief and disaster management services for hurricanes and earthquakes.

$429K raised
Jan 2026
Asheville, United States
Non Profit

ABCLT is a community-led nonprofit focused on creating permanently affordable housing in Buncombe County.

$345K raised
Jan 2026
Old Fort, United States
Health Care

WNC Food Systems Coalition is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a strong local food system across Western North Carolina.

$300K raised
Jan 2026
Calgary, Canada
Agriculture

AgSphere is a new arena for generating ideas, fostering relationships

$2.0M raised
Dec 2025
Prilly, Switzerland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Reshape Systems designs AI-powered software solutions to automate, streamline and optimize production processes for manufacturers

$187K raised
Dec 2025
Morbio Inferiore, Switzerland
Eyewear

Lighthouse Tech created TAMI®, the first smart eyewear merging obstacle detection with fashion for global mobility markets.

$1.5M raised
Dec 2025
Dana Point, United States
Health Care

IVOS Medical is a startup medical device specializing company in airway management.

$1.9M raised
Jan 2025
Vernier, Switzerland
Energy

Transmutex will reduce stockpile of nuclear waste by 99% while producing profitable carbon-free energy.

$4.3M raised
Jan 2025
New York, United States
EdTech

Girls Who Code works to educate, inspire, and equip young women with the skills and resources to pursue academic and career opportunities.

Dec 2024
Munich, Germany
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Mentessa empowers organizations to foster meaningful connections, enabling learning, growth, and equal opportunities in the workplace.

$500K 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
$4.5M
Funded Last 12 Months
14
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

3 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Edinburgh
2 companies
2.Austin
1 companies
3.Milwaukee
1 companies
4.Wales
1 companies
5.Marietta
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 artificial intelligence (ai) companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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