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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
$81.9M
Avg Funding
$3.3M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$2.2M
Biotechnology3$16.2M
Energy2$8.8M
Analytics2$45.3M
Enterprise Software1Undisclosed
Developer Tools1$25K
Lighting1$4.1M
Consulting1$1.0M
Sports1Undisclosed
Clean Energy1Undisclosed

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Baltimore2$1.2M
London1Undisclosed
Portland1$1000K
San Francisco1$25K
Mississauga1$4.1M
Boston1$7.4M
Madrid1$424K
Sacramento1$1.0M
Manhattan Beach1Undisclosed
Boulder1Undisclosed

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
London, United Kingdom
Enterprise Software

Gradual develops an online platform for training company team members from the sales department.

Dec 2022
Portland, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Health Technology Innovations accelerates biomedical imaging with machine learning.

$1000K raised
Jan 2022
San Francisco, United States
Developer Tools

Codeanywhere allows its users to share their files, folders, or entire development environments to collaborate with each other in real time.

$25K raised
Dec 2021
Mississauga, Canada
Lighting

Polar Sapphire has developed a proprietary method of producing low-cost high-purity alumina.

$4.1M raised
Dec 2021
Boston, United States
Biotechnology

Cure Rare Disease is a biotechnology company.

$7.4M raised
Dec 2025
Madrid, Spain
Energy

Silbat is a electricity storage technology that can turn intermittent renewable energies into fully dispatchable electricity sources.

$424K raised
Dec 2025
Sacramento, United States
Consulting

Futuro Health is an organization that improves the community wealth and health of allied healthcare workers in the nation.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2025
Manhattan Beach, United States
Sports

PaintLabs was created to partner with the world’s best golfers to grow the world’s greatest game.

Dec 2025
Boulder, United States
Clean Energy

Sperra provides concrete solutions for renewable energy.

Dec 2025
Palo Alto, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Plug & play autopilot for manufacturing machines with deep-tech AI ( Digital Twin, SaaS)

$117K raised
Dec 2025
Winston Salem, United States
Information Technology

Troodie an app for food and travel that lets users book restaurants for later visits.

Dec 2025
Silver Spring, United States
EdTech

Escalate USA is a frontline retention platform helping employers retain talent and creating pathways for entry-level talent.

Dec 2024
Arlington, United States
Analytics

Axios is a media company that delivers vital, trustworthy news, and analysis.

$45.0M raised
Dec 2024
Vancouver, Canada
E-Commerce

Freshline is an eCommerce & fulfillment SaaS software made for perishable food. We work with food suppliers and enable them to sell online.

$353K raised
Dec 2024
Texarkana, United States
Non Profit

AR-TX REDI are committed to helping your business connect with economic development opportunities throughout the entire Texarkana region.

$2.0M raised
Dec 2024
Newport News, United States
Education

Newport News Public Schools provides elementary school education, middle school, and high school education to students.

$500K raised
Dec 2024
Baltimore, United States
Architecture

TCecure provides security architecture, threat & risk assessments, software assurance, security training, and education courses services.

$786K raised
Dec 2024
Germantown, United States
Human Resources

WorkSource Montgomery provides recruitment, screening, and placement services for job seekers.

$250K raised
Dec 2024
Los Angeles, United States
Broadcasting

Wizard World is an entertainment company providing movies, television, and gaming solutions.

Dec 2023
Baltimore, United States
Business Development

Maryland Department of Commerce is a government agency.

$380K raised
Dec 2023
Saint-herblain, France
Biotechnology

Naobios provides bioprocess development and contract manufacturing services for viral vaccines and viral vectors.

$1.8M raised
Dec 2023
Stockholm, Sweden
Energy

Enerpoly is a next-generation energy storage technology company pioneering the zinc-ion battery chemistry.

$8.4M raised
Dec 2023
Bristol, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The B2B AI property platform supporting businesses and homeowners to make sustainable decisions

$1.1M raised
Dec 2023
Paterson, United States
Analytics

Health Coalition of Passaic County provides data connectivity, analytics and reporting, community unification, and health care services.

$300K raised
Dec 2023
Houston, United States
Biotechnology

Diakonos Oncology biotech firm developing dendritic cell vaccines targeting difficult cancer types.

$7.0M raised
Dec 2025
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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
$3.3M
Funded Last 12 Months
8
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

3 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Baltimore
2 companies
2.London
1 companies
3.Portland
1 companies
4.San Francisco
1 companies
5.Mississauga
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 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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