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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
$55.9M
Avg Funding
$2.2M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Media and Entertainment3$2.0M
Non Profit2$20.3M
Education2$11.5M
Journalism2$1.8M
Energy1$150K
Agriculture1$20K
Biotechnology1$1.4M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1Undisclosed
Electronics1Undisclosed
3D Printing1$3.0M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York3$3.5M
Washington2$30.0M
Sendai1$150K
Kelvin Grove1$20K
Chapel Hill1$1.4M
Dublin1Undisclosed
Louisville1Undisclosed
St Louis1$3.0M
Santa Clara1$1.0M
Jeffersonton1Undisclosed

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Sendai, Japan
Energy

AZUL Energy is a manufacturing company that develops and sells catalytic electrode materials and healthcare related functional materials.

$150K raised
Jul 2024
Kelvin Grove, New Zealand
Agriculture

Levno provides farmers with the edge they need to farm smarter, run a more efficient operation, and improve productivity.

$20K raised
Jul 2024
Chapel Hill, United States
Biotechnology

Caeregen Therapeutics is committed to finding and creating innovative medicinal solutions.

$1.4M raised
Jul 2023
Dublin, Ireland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

SoapBox Labs privacy-first speech recognition software delivers voice-enabled experiences for kids of all ages, accents, and dialects.

Jul 2023
Louisville, United States
Electronics

Pascal Tags develops chipless identification technology to improve inventory management.

Jul 2023
St Louis, United States
3D Printing

UN&UP is an organization that helps people with unmet needs and those who are underprivileged.

$3.0M raised
Jul 2023
Santa Clara, United States
EdTech

2Sigma School provides courses in computer science and data science.

$1.0M raised
Jul 2023
Jeffersonton, United States
Drones

HeXalayer is an advanced material R&D and Manufacturing start-up.

Jul 2023
Westerville, United States
Non Profit

Out of Darkness Ohio operates as a non-profit organization.

$250K raised
Jul 2023
New York, United States
Advertising

The Black Owned Media Equity and Sustainability Institute was created to unite and advance Black-owned media businesses.

$750K raised
Jul 2025
Chicago, United States
Media and Entertainment

City Bureau is a non-profit civic journalism lab that produces media for the public.

$1.3M raised
Jul 2025
Boston, United States
Crowdsourcing

MuckRock is an online open news portal that allows individuals to embed, share, and write about verified government documents.

$1.3M raised
Jul 2025
Los Angeles, United States
Media and Entertainment

Orfium is the global technology leader shaping the future of music rights management.

Jul 2025
Barcelona, Spain
Blockchain

Plastiks uses blockchain to verify and track plastic recovery data, ensuring transparency and combating greenwashing in recycling.

$500K raised
Jul 2025
New York, United States
Education

Journalism + Design is an educational hub that helps in systems thinking with traditional journalism to help students.

$1.5M raised
Jul 2025
Portland, United States
Information Services

LION Publishers is the nation's only membership organization for Local Independent Online News Publishers.

$1.0M raised
Jul 2025
Harrisburg, United States
News

Spotlight PA is a nonpartisan newsroom for producing investigative journalism about the Pennsylvania government and urgent statewide issues.

$500K raised
Jul 2025
New York, United States
Journalism

Global Center for Journalism and Trauma supports journalists and promoting trauma-aware reporting on violence, conflict, and tragedy.

$1.3M raised
Jul 2025
Boise, United States
Journalism

Voces Internship of Idaho is an equity-driven internship program that strives to bring in new and needed voices to Idaho's news landscape.

$500K raised
Jul 2025
Congress, United States
Media and Entertainment

Latino Media Consortium serves digital media publishers and provide solutions for the growth and expansion of the Latino media ecosystem.

$750K raised
Jul 2025
Washington, United States
Non Profit

Opportunity@Work offers individual skill career opportunities, jobs and employment services.

$20.0M raised
Jul 2024
Pinedale, United States
Manufacturing

Raven is a producer of green hydrogen and synthetic fuels using organic waste.

$1.5M raised
Jul 2024
Montréal, Canada
Finance

SOFIAC helps commercial and industrial sector businesses to increase their profitability through development, financing.

$9.2M raised
Jul 2024
Washington, United States
Education

ACLCA is a non-profit membership organization that works to raise ability and awareness of Nature LCA in companies, agencies, and NGOs.

$10.0M raised
Jul 2024
Saint Albans, New Zealand
Taxi Service

Freedom Companion Driving is a personal driving services that provides transportation and additional assistance at both ends of the trip.

$13K raised
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
$2.2M
Funded Last 12 Months
11
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

2 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.New York
3 companies
2.Washington
2 companies
3.Sendai
1 companies
4.Kelvin Grove
1 companies
5.Chapel Hill
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 media and entertainment companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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