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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 5,068 recently funded grant companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: July 2026
Total Companies
5,068
Total Funding
$311.4M
Avg Funding
$12.5M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Manufacturing2$6.6M
Apps2$780K
Oil and Gas2$2.5M
Advertising1$20K
Finance1Undisclosed
Alternative Medicine1$1.3M
Non Profit1$500K
Consumer Goods1$509K
Mineral1$903K
Agentic AI1$120K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Sydney2$1.2M
Edmonton2$7.3M
Newark1$20K
Ann Arbor1Undisclosed
Vancouver1$1.3M
Detroit1$500K
Saint-aubin1$509K
Coopers Plains1$903K
Newcastle1$3.4M
Wiesendangen1$3.6M

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Newark, United States
Advertising

AI-Driven Influencer Marketing Platform

$20K raised
Jul 2023
Ann Arbor, United States
Finance

Nickels assist consumers of banks and credit unions in managing their money using behavioral science.

Jul 2023
Vancouver, Canada
Alternative Medicine

MySafe Society providing people with a safer, regulated supply of opioids to prevent drug overdoses.

$1.3M raised
Jul 2023
Detroit, United States
Non Profit

The Michigan Hispanic Collaborative (MiHC) is a nonprofit corporation that provides academic and career support programs and services.

$500K raised
Jul 2022
Saint-aubin, Switzerland
Consumer Goods

Alver offers a range of high protein vegan foods made with golden chlorella micro-algae.

$509K raised
Jul 2022
Coopers Plains, United States
Mineral

Brisbane METS Lab is an Australian private company specializing in metallurgical and geoanalytical testing services.

$903K raised
Jul 2021
Newcastle, Australia

Batt Mobile Equipment is an Australian original equipment manufacturer specializing in battery-powered mobile equipment for mining.

$3.4M raised
Jul 2021
Wiesendangen, Switzerland
Manufacturing

Woolpack is manufacturer and sales of wool and yarns product of animal-friendly, ecologically and fairly.

$3.6M raised
Jul 2021
Copenhagen, Denmark
Agentic AI

Robotic Embodiment Platform for Life Science Industry

$120K raised
Jul 2025
Tulsa, United States
Communities

The Tulsa Hub for Equitable and Trustworthy Autonomy is a regional effort that addresses national security concerns.

$51.0M raised
Jul 2024
Breuna, Germany
3D Technology

Twinsity offers a platform to visualize, inspect and collaboratively work with high-resolution drone data and digital twins.

$2.7M raised
Jul 2023
Lachute, Canada
Manufacturing

Lacus Innovations is a start-up that specializes in the manufacture of spas and plastic parts.

$3.0M raised
Jul 2022
Brest, France
Forestry

EcoTree is a company specializing in sustainable development whose purpose is to reward ecological awareness.

$513K raised
Jul 2022
Leipzig, Germany
Apps

WechselGott is an automated contract manager app optimising tariffs for household contracts.

$513K raised
Jul 2022
Stockholm, Sweden
Automotive

Light, clean and silent – CAKE develops uncompromising high performance electric off-road motorcycles.

$513K raised
Jul 2022
Sydney, Australia
Apps

PainChek is a App for Intelligent Pain Assessment.

$267K raised
Jul 2022
Sydney, Australia
Alternative Protein

Enabling the Means for Large-Scale Cellular Agriculture!

$900K raised
Jul 2025
Calgary, Canada
Oil and Gas

OptiSeis Solutions is a geophysical acquisition design & software company, specializing in seismic survey designs.

$538K raised
Jul 2025
Nisku, Canada
Oil and Gas

Occam's Technologies creates carbon capture solutions for the most neglected source of emissions: internal combustion engines.

$2.0M raised
Jul 2025
Edmonton, Canada
CleanTech

Alberta Innovates is a research and innovation agency that provides funding and commercialization services.

$7.3M raised
Jul 2024
Darlington, United Kingdom
Business Development

Laytrix Limited is an offshore product development company that develops Cargo Handling equipment.

$76K raised
Jul 2023
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

PeptiMatrix supplies a synthetic peptide hydrogel platform for 3D cell culture that supports customizable animal-free models.

$436K raised
Jul 2023
Edmonton, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AltaML provides technical and strategic expertise to build transformative applications using applied AI.

Jul 2025
Ottawa, Canada
Aerospace

Space Exploration & Robotics: Spacecraft Operations, Onboard Autonomy, Artificial Intelligence

Jul 2025
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Biotech Booster is a national program to support the commercialization of biotechnology findings.

$231.1M raised
Jul 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 5,068 grant companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$12.5M
Funded Last 12 Months
7
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

2 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Sydney
2 companies
2.Edmonton
2 companies
3.Newark
1 companies
4.Ann Arbor
1 companies
5.Vancouver
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 5,068 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 manufacturing companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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