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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 5,120 recently funded grant companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: July 2026
Total Companies
5,120
Total Funding
$62.3M
Avg Funding
$2.5M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology6$11.7M
Non Profit2$5.0M
Agriculture2$58K
Education2$6.0M
3D Technology1$200K
AgTech1$23K
Electric Vehicle1$1.5M
Medical Device1$25K
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1Undisclosed
Aerospace1$35.1M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York2$73K
Hamburg1$2.8M
Greenville1$200K
Oklahoma City1$1.0M
Bristol1$35K
Edinburgh1$35K
York1$23K
Portland1$7.8M
Schenectady1$1.5M
Cambridge1$1.0M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Hamburg, Germany
Biotechnology

Infinite Roots is a biotech company that uses mycelium, or mushroom roots, to create alternative proteins to transform the food system.

$2.8M raised
Oct 2024
Greenville, United States
3D Technology

WAVS Custom manufactures and sells custom-fit earphones through mobile 3D scanning technology.

$200K raised
Oct 2023
Oklahoma City, United States
Non Profit

Diversion Hub provides life-stabilizing tools while enabling individuals to limit their interactions with the criminal justice.

$1.0M raised
Oct 2023
Bristol, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

Ferryx take anti-inflammatory bacterial products into commercial production for the benefit of humans and animals.

$35K raised
Oct 2025
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Agriculture

Helping grow more trees more sustainably.

$35K raised
Oct 2025
York, United Kingdom
AgTech

Agri-tech company specialising in advanced sound analysis for monitoring insects

$23K raised
Oct 2025
Portland, United States
Biotechnology

Caravel Bio is a biotechnology company developing an integrated platform for protein discovery and engineering.

$7.8M raised
Oct 2025
Schenectady, United States
Electric Vehicle

Zeem Solutions is a commercial electric vehicle (CEV) service provider for small, medium and large fleet operators.

$1.5M raised
Oct 2025
Cambridge, United States
Education

EarthDNA is a nonprofit organization with the mission to empower everyone.

$1.0M raised
Oct 2025
Tucson, United States

Pascua Yaqui Development focuses on workforce development.

Oct 2025
Washington, United States
Non Profit

SolarAPP+ automates plan review and issues instant permits for residential solar and storage systems through a web-based platform.

$4.0M raised
Oct 2025
Durham, United States
Medical Device

Orthopedic Medical Device Company

$25K raised
Oct 2025
Toronto, Canada
Biotechnology

Tailored Genes develops tailored lentivirus vectors for delivering precise therapeutic genes to target cells.

$1.0M raised
Oct 2025
Montigny-le-bretonneux, France
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Dragon LLM is a Tech company with over 10 years of experience in creating generative AI models for the financial market.

Oct 2025
Gothenburg, Sweden
Biotechnology

Reliable and instantaneous bacteria detection

$58K raised
Oct 2025
London, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

Carbon Cell is a biotechnology company that provides a sustainable alternative to traditional polymer-based foams.

$35K raised
Oct 2025
Oxford, United Kingdom
Agriculture

Kyomei develops a meat protein production system using plant cell biology.

$23K raised
Oct 2025
Neuenstadt Am Kocher, Germany
Aerospace

HyImpulse is an aerospace company that develops small orbital launchers.

$35.1M raised
Oct 2025
Decatur, United States
Communities

LCF Georgia is a philanthropic, membership organization and direct service provider that works to fill service and program gaps.

$610K raised
Oct 2025
New York, United States
Financial Services

Addition Wealth is a holistic financial wellness platform that empowers employees to make smart, informed financial decisions.

$36K raised
Oct 2024
Elkins, United States

Woodlands Community Lenders provides low-interest loans to Qualified communities and companies .

$1.9M raised
Oct 2024
New York, United States
Family

Givers supports and pays family caregivers.

$36K raised
Oct 2024
Boston, United States
Education

InnovateUS is an online learning initiative that provides public sector professionals with self-paced and live skills training.

$5.0M raised
Oct 2024
Chicago, United States
E-Commerce

e-commerce consumer brand selling culturally diverse baking kits

$50K raised
Oct 2024
East Boston, United States
Apps

juli is a chronic medical condition management platform.

Oct 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 5,120 grant companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$2.5M
Funded Last 12 Months
16
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

6 companies
2 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.New York
2 companies
2.Hamburg
1 companies
3.Greenville
1 companies
4.Oklahoma City
1 companies
5.Bristol
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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