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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
$283.2M
Avg Funding
$11.3M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology3$13.0M
Energy2$75K
Communities2$500K
Health Care2$8.9M
Blockchain1$2.0M
Fitness1$516K
Consulting1$278K
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1$38K
Non Profit1$500K
Machinery Manufacturing1$1.5M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Chicago2$750K
Amsterdam1$2.0M
Copenhagen1$516K
Waterville1$278K
Milwaukee1$75K
Barcelona1$2.0M
Guadalajara1$38K
Saint Paul1$500K
Birmingham1Undisclosed
Edinburgh1$1.5M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Blockchain

ZKsync provides safe one-tap onboarding with FaceID/Passkeys, removing the need for seed phrases and lowering the danger of hacking.

$2.0M raised
Dec 2024
Copenhagen, Denmark
Fitness

Brain+ is a digital therapeutics company that develops mobile applications for cognitive training and rehabilitation.

$516K raised
Dec 2023
Waterville, United States
Consulting

Dirigo Labs is the accelerator for visionary founders who disrupt the status quo in Maine.

$278K raised
Dec 2023
Milwaukee, United States
Energy

URTPC develops power conversion technology that can be used in a variety of power conversion applications.

$75K raised
Dec 2022
Barcelona, Spain
Biotechnology

Pulmobiotics is a pre-clinical life sciences company.

$2.0M raised
Dec 2022
Guadalajara, Mexico
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

XP Azul offers a tool for financial institutions to scale sales by automatically gathering all required information from customers.

$38K raised
Dec 2022
Saint Paul, United States
Non Profit

GREATER MSP is the economic development partnership for the 15-county minneapolis saint paul region.

$500K raised
Dec 2021
Birmingham, United States
Communities

Opportunity Alabama is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to connecting investors with investable assets in Alabama’s Opportunity Zones.

Dec 2021
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Machinery Manufacturing

UK-based compressor manufacturing company.

$1.5M raised
Dec 2021
San Pedro, United States
Aquaculture

Braid Theory is a vertically integrated venture advisory we weave together entrepreneurs, industry influencers, and corporate partners.

$13.9M raised
Dec 2024
Madrid, Spain
Energy Storage

Gnanomat is a company involved in emerging field of nanomaterials technology. Part of Versarien PLC.

$845K raised
Dec 2024
Herning, Denmark
Energy

Everfuel is a green fuel company that commercializes green hydrogen for mobility and industry.

Dec 2024
Toronto, Canada
Biotechnology

Grand Challenges Canada is a dedicated to supporting bold ideas with big impact in global health.

$10.0M raised
Dec 2023
Chippendale, Australia
Clean Energy

EnergyLab is a hub coworking space and accelerator dedicated to helping clean energy startups succeed.

$1.1M raised
Dec 2023
Allston, United States
Biopharma

Molecular Loop is a biotechnology company that specializes in DNA sequencing.

$1.8M raised
Dec 2023
Greensboro, United States
Biotechnology

Kepley BioSystems offers ocean restorative technology to help stem the continued depletion of wild fish.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2022
Brooklyn, United States
Education

Sefaria primarily focuses on developing a repository of Jewish texts and their interconnections in Hebrew and translation.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2022
Galway, Ireland
Health Care

Versono Medical is a global centre for excellence in medical technologies.

$7.4M raised
Dec 2022
Chicago, United States
Agriculture

Food Systems for the Future is a non-profit organization that helps innovative, market-driven food and agribusiness firms.

$250K raised
Dec 2022
Chicago, United States
Credit

Working Credit NFP is a non-profit organization that provides credit building education, counseling, and employee benefits services.

$500K raised
Dec 2021
Maywood, United States
Communities

Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action advocates for social change by promoting community development and empowering people.

$500K raised
Dec 2021
New York, United States
Advertising

70 Faces Media is a non-profit media organization that offers digital advertising and marketing services to build brand awareness.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2021
Greenville, United States
Health Care

Aces for Autism helps individuals affected by providing treatment to reach their full potential.

$1.5M raised
Dec 2021
London, United Kingdom
AI Infrastructure

AI RFQ Automation for Industrial Manufacturers

$1.2M raised
Jan 2026
Halifax, Canada
Solar

EverWind Fuels developing new solar and wind farms to produce green hydrogen.

$234.2M raised
Jan 2026
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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
$11.3M
Funded Last 12 Months
2
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.Chicago
2 companies
2.Amsterdam
1 companies
3.Copenhagen
1 companies
4.Waterville
1 companies
5.Milwaukee
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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