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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
$104.2M
Avg Funding
$4.2M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology8$25.6M
Communities2$900K
Health Care2$3.3M
Children1$400K
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1$46.4M
Information Technology1$300K
Android1$289K
E-Learning1$250K
Agriculture1$35K
Manufacturing1$20.4M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York2$49.3M
Melbourne2$450K
Captain Cook1$500K
Waimea1$400K
Concord1$400K
Goleta1$9.0M
Maastricht1$4.4M
Newcastle1$265K
Toronto1$289K
Tutzing1$626K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

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Captain Cook, United States
Communities

Kalanihale is a nonprofit organization that offer cultural educational opportunities to the families.

$500K raised
Jul 2025
Waimea, United States
Communities

Iwikua is a community group providing cultural education, sustainable farming, fitness training, and youth development programs.

$400K raised
Jul 2025
Concord, United States
Children

SUDA Institute is dedicated to improving the lives of mothers, children, and families through the SUN (Substance Use Network) Project.

$400K raised
Jul 2025
Goleta, United States
Biotechnology

Aptitude Medical Systems is a deep-tech healthcare company that offers diagnostic testing solutions with lab-quality results.

$9.0M raised
Jul 2025
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Powerful Medical develops PMcardio®, an AI platform that analyzes ECGs to diagnose cardiovascular disease and coordinate cardiac care.

$46.4M raised
Jul 2025
Melbourne, Australia
Information Technology

Jumpstart Studio is helping startup founders and professionals in their growth.

$300K raised
Jul 2023
Maastricht, The Netherlands
Biotechnology

PULSE is a portable gadget that combines magnetic and sonic levitation.

$4.4M raised
Jul 2023
Newcastle, United Kingdom
Health Care

North East Innovation Lab is part of Newcastle Hospitals that helps hospitals in development of new diagnostics.

$265K raised
Jul 2022
Toronto, Canada
Android

Pro Angler Fishing App brings GPS hot spots, pro reports, regulations, weather and tide data, fish ID, and more.

$289K raised
Jul 2024
Tutzing, Germany
Biotechnology

microphotonX combines two Nobel Prize- winning laser technologies: Raman Spectroscopy with Laser Trapping

$626K raised
Jul 2023
Wellington, New Zealand
Biotechnology

Humble Bee Bio is a startup that combines the power of synthetic biology and a recipe from a solitary bee to help solve plastic pollution.

$28K raised
Jul 2023
Worcester, United States
E-Learning

Inq-ITS is a science learning platform with simulations for Physical, Life, and Earth Science - all aligned with NGSS standards.

$250K raised
Jul 2023
Bedford, United States
Biotechnology

Opsin Biotherapeutics develops a pipeline of opsin-based gene therapies for pain management

$328K raised
Jul 2023
Birmingham, United States
Health Care

ConnectionHealth operates as a non-profit organization.

$3.0M raised
Jul 2023
Napier, New Zealand
Agriculture

Croptide is delivering unprecedented real-time plant intelligence directly to farmers' hands from the plant stem.

$35K raised
Jul 2023
Enschede, The Netherlands
Manufacturing

PHIX is a packaging foundry that supplies the photonics industry with assembly and packaging services.

$20.4M raised
Jul 2022
Auckland, New Zealand
Hospital

The Insides Company is an provider of automated chyme reinfusion solutions for intestinal failure.

$7K raised
Jul 2024
Cambridge, United States

Venova is creating a unique method of birth control for women that is long-acting, extremely effective, and free of adverse effects.

$2.2M raised
Jul 2025
Dunedin, New Zealand
Assistive Technology

Elli Cares is a mobile app that connects seniors with their loved ones, supporting independent living and providing peace of mind.

$4.0M raised
Jul 2025
Long Island City, United States
Biotechnology

Foli Bio is building a non-invasive platform to analyze gut health through stool RNA for precision medicine

$305K raised
Jul 2025
Roseville, United States
Non Profit

Every Meal mission is to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships.

Jul 2024
Los Angeles, United States
Biotechnology

Nexcella Utilize cell therapies to create safe and effective medicines for oncology and other conditions, improving patient outcomes.

$8.0M raised
Jul 2024
Melbourne, Australia
Apps

Bookbot is an app that helps child to improve reading skills.

$150K raised
Jul 2024
New York, United States
Biotechnology

RenBio develops antibody-based therapeutic solutions for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases.

$2.9M raised
Jul 2024
Singapore, Singapore
Blockchain

A DeFi protocol and decentralized capital markets ecosystem. Uncollateralized borrowing and lending for institutions.

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

Average Funding
$4.2M
Funded Last 12 Months
8
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

8 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.New York
2 companies
2.Melbourne
2 companies
3.Captain Cook
1 companies
4.Waimea
1 companies
5.Concord
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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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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