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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
$633.1M
Avg Funding
$25.3M
Global Reach
12
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$469.4M
Biotechnology2$917K
Mechanical Engineering1$233K
Humanitarian1$181K
Medical1$1.1M
Agentic AI1$290K
Non Profit1$570K
Education1$2.2M
CleanTech1$111.9M
Wind Energy1$302K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Toronto2$1.2M
Lausanne1$233K
Mississauga1$181K
Aarhus1$1.1M
Bromont1$468.5M
Prague1$290K
Badalona1$6.5M
Guatemala City1$570K
Gdansk1$2.2M
North Sydney1$111.9M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Lausanne, Switzerland
Mechanical Engineering

Embodied AI develops robotic manipulators and AI models for human-robot interaction.

$233K raised
Jan 2026
Mississauga, Canada
Humanitarian

Team Rubicon Canada is a humanitarian organization that helps communities prepare for,respond to,and recover from disasters and emergencies.

$181K raised
Jan 2026
Aarhus, Denmark
Medical

Wenemea is the developer of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy designed for cancer treatment through neurological screening.

$1.1M raised
Jan 2026
Bromont, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Centre de Collaboration MiQro Innovation is a semiconductor foundry.

$468.5M raised
Dec 2025
Prague, Czech Republic
Agentic AI

We make AI agents safe to deploy

$290K raised
Dec 2025
Badalona, Spain

International research Institute that pursues to study and eradicate Leukaemia, Lymphoma and other Hemopathies.

$6.5M raised
Dec 2025
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Non Profit

Semilla Nueva is a non-profit organization working to combat malnutrition through high-nutrient crops.

$570K raised
Dec 2025
Gdansk, Poland
Education

The XR platform where specialists build AI-powered immersive experiences- on any device.

$2.2M raised
Dec 2025
North Sydney, Australia
CleanTech

Sunman Energy develops lightweight solar panels and mounting solutions designed for commercial rooftops with low load capacity.

$111.9M raised
Dec 2025
Barcelona, Spain
Wind Energy

OptiGen focused on developing a patented, lightweight, and modular drivetrain technology optimized primarily for offshore wind turbines.

$302K raised
Dec 2025
Arcadia, United States
Charging Infrastructure

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Jan 2025
Seattle, United States
Biotechnology

BrainChild Bio develops CAR-T cell therapies for pediatric brain tumors, focusing on DIPG.

$300K raised
Jan 2025
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

Glox Therapeutics creates precision antibiotics through the use of engineered protein bacteriocins.

$617K raised
Jan 2025
London, United Kingdom
Beauty

SOOJIB is an online store that provides K-pop stuff, including records, photographs, and fan items.

$488K raised
Jan 2025
Manchester, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AINOSTICS develops groundbreaking AI algorithms and MRI measurements for the accurate diagnosis and management of neurological conditions

$914K raised
Dec 2024
Cheshunt, United Kingdom
Bioinformatics

HQ Science is a biotechnology company at the forefront of molecular diagnostics innovation.

$264K raised
Dec 2024
Los Angeles, United States
Advanced Materials

Outpost builds reusable Earth-return vehicles for in-space manufacturing, orbital warehousing for precision 60-minute global delivery.

$18.5M raised
Dec 2024
Espoo, Finland
Content Discovery

Klu contributes to a revolution in online information sharing and discovery.

$272K raised
Dec 2023
Auckland, New Zealand
Enterprise Software

Everything you do, enhanced with AI, in one interface.

$240K raised
Dec 2023
Phoenix, United States
Energy

OXbyEL Technologies is providing technical leadership in the development of a new, destructive PFAS water treatment process.

$150K raised
Dec 2023
Sydney, Australia
Consulting

Jigsaw Australia is a social enterprise that provides an innovative pathway to open employment for people with disability.

$633K raised
Dec 2023
Toronto, Canada
Financial Services

The Catalytic Climate Finance Facility is focused on scaling sustainable climate finance by providing market acceleration services.

$1.1M raised
Dec 2023
Decatur, United States
Farming

Global Growers Network's objective is to increase the number of food producers that provide access to healthy, sustainably cultivated food.

$8K raised
Dec 2023
Toronto, Canada
Biopharma

AmacaThera's injectable hydrogel platform provides localized, sustained drug delivery to improve patient outcomes.

$50K raised
Dec 2023
Jacksonville, United States
Information Technology

Connect2First provides fiber-optic internet services to homes and businesses.

$17.8M raised
Dec 2023
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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
$25.3M
Funded Last 12 Months
10
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Toronto
2 companies
2.Lausanne
1 companies
3.Mississauga
1 companies
4.Aarhus
1 companies
5.Bromont
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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