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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 1,699 recently funded grant companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: July 2026
Total Companies
1,699
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Avg Funding
Undisclosed
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology6Undisclosed
Health Care3Undisclosed
Aerospace2Undisclosed
Advanced Materials2Undisclosed
Electronics1Undisclosed
Computer1Undisclosed
CleanTech1Undisclosed
Charging Infrastructure1Undisclosed
Infrastructure1Undisclosed
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1Undisclosed

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Auckland3Undisclosed
Chicago2Undisclosed
Philadelphia1Undisclosed
Santa Monica1Undisclosed
Melbourne1Undisclosed
Peterborough1Undisclosed
Geneva1Undisclosed
Brooklyn1Undisclosed
San Francisco1Undisclosed
Dartmouth1Undisclosed

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Philadelphia, United States
Electronics

LUXTECH is an innovative led company focusing on specification-grade led modules for architectural lighting manufacturers.

Sep 2024
Santa Monica, United States
Aerospace

Flightwave Aerospace Systems designs and develops an aerial data collection in hard to reach places.

Sep 2024
Chicago, United States
Advanced Materials

NETenergy is a thermal energy storage company that is creating a thermal battery designed to offset peak electricity load.

Sep 2024
Melbourne, United States
Computer

BIOS, a company bringing you better light through science.

Sep 2024
Peterborough, United States
CleanTech

Evari is a clean-tech firm developing next-generation tiny, oil-free turbocompressors for heating and cooling applications.

Sep 2024
Geneva, Switzerland
Biotechnology

GliaPharm is a Swiss-based biotechnology company that develops treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Sep 2024
Brooklyn, United States
Charging Infrastructure

itselectric is electric vehicle charging purpose-built for drivers who park their cars on city streets.

Sep 2025
San Francisco, United States
Health Care

Technology non-profit building the largest patient engagement platform for low-income populations in the United States.

Sep 2025
Dartmouth, Canada
Biotechnology

Freshr Technologies develops active packaging solutions to prolong the shelf life of fresh fish.

Sep 2025
Santa Clara, United States
Infrastructure

Introducing an advanced mobility system that’s reshaping the way buildings are designed and how people move within them.

Sep 2025
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Afarensis Institute offers enterprise AI tools and platforms to integrate generative AI with strong data governance and security features.

Sep 2023
Auckland, New Zealand
Health Care

Mental Health AI company

Sep 2023
Reno, United States
Biotechnology

Strykagen manufactures transforming diagnostics and therapeutics for life-threatening rare muscle diseases.

Sep 2023
Christchurch, New Zealand
Information Technology

Webtools provides web services including online software design, development, website development.

Sep 2023
Nashville, United States
Hardware

Healing Innovations is a medical technology company.

Sep 2021
Knoxville, United States
Advanced Materials

Eonix reduces the time and cost to design materials for lithium ion batteries that solve application specific pain points.

Sep 2021
Auckland, New Zealand
Apps

Fergus is a cloud-based job management solution made for trades and field service businesses.

Sep 2022
Taupo, New Zealand
Accounting

Online accounting, tax and advisory firm for businesses in New Zealand, Australia and the UK.

Sep 2022
Hamilton, New Zealand
AgTech

MilktechNZ is a dairy product manufacturing company that designs CR-1 electronic cup removers for both herringbone and rotary cow sheds.

Sep 2021
Bedford, United States
Biotechnology

Nanoscope Therapeutics is advancing gene therapy using light-sensitive molecules and light-assisted gene delivery for giving sight.

Sep 2021
Chicago, United States
Health Care

Sanarai is a mental health online platform for the Latino community.

Sep 2024
Renens, Switzerland
Aerospace

We end single-use space. We build the next generation secure, sustainable and serviceable orbital infrastructure.

Sep 2024
Palo Alto, United States
Biotechnology

Greenstone Biosciences is a drug discovery platform that accelerates the development of effective therapies for patients.

Sep 2023
Woodland, United States
Biotechnology

Vivita Technologies develops biomaterials for regenerative medicine, intending to alleviate the scarcity of donor organs and tissues.

Sep 2022
Auckland, New Zealand
Analytics

Quantiful offers big data, machine learning, and predictive analytics services.

Sep 2021
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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 1,699 grant companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
Undisclosed
Funded Last 12 Months
4
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

6 companies
3 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Auckland
3 companies
2.Chicago
2 companies
3.Philadelphia
1 companies
4.Santa Monica
1 companies
5.Melbourne
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 1,699 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 biotechnology companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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