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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 5,039 recently funded grant companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: July 2026
Total Companies
5,039
Total Funding
$182.7M
Avg Funding
$7.3M
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biopharma2$1.0M
Biotechnology2$400K
Electronics1$150.0M
Enterprise Software1$250K
Biometrics1$326K
Battery1$2.9M
Education1$10.0M
Beauty1$315K
Broadcasting1$374K
Event Management1$612K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Boston2$10.0M
San Francisco1$1.0M
Palo Alto1$150.0M
Pittsburgh1$250K
Dallas1$326K
New York1Undisclosed
San Diego1$2.9M
Kensington1$400K
Chicago1$315K
South Shields1$374K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

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San Francisco, United States
Biopharma

Montara Therapeutics offers a platform to prevent peripheral toxicities and concentrate neurological drugs’ activity in the brain.

$1.0M raised
Jun 2026
Palo Alto, United States
Electronics

xLight to commercialize particle accelerator driven Free Electron Lasers (FEL) for critical US economic and national security applications.

$150.0M raised
Jun 2026
Pittsburgh, United States
Enterprise Software

Hebi Robotics provides robotics and tools.

$250K raised
Jun 2025
Dallas, United States
Biometrics

Berkshire Biomedical is a medical device company that uses biometrics and secure systems to dispense prescribed medications accurately.

$326K raised
Jun 2025
New York, United States
Biopharma

MiNK Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing allogeneic iNKT cell therapies and immune technologies for treatment.

Jun 2025
San Diego, United States
Battery

Unigrid develops sodium-ion batteries for energy storage and e-mobility applications.

$2.9M raised
Jun 2025
Boston, United States
Biotechnology

PathMaker Neurosystems is a neurotechnology company that develops treatment for neuromotor disorders.

Jun 2025
Boston, United States
Education

The Luminos Fund is a non-profit organization that provides education and learning programs for students.

$10.0M raised
Jun 2025
Kensington, United States
Biotechnology

Neuroene Therapeutics offers novel small molecule mitochondrial therapeutics for epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease, and mitochondrial disease.

$400K raised
Jun 2024
Chicago, United States
Beauty

EverLeather provides high-quality service and strives to go above and beyond to empower women via community, independence.

$315K raised
Jun 2023
South Shields, United Kingdom
Broadcasting

Red Stamp Productions creates film, television, and branded content for various businesses and broadcasters.

$374K raised
Jun 2023
Iqaluit, Canada

Nunavut Nunkiksautiit seeks to create jobs, local revenue in communities, and build local capacity within the renewable energy sector.

$9.4M raised
Jun 2026
Copenhagen, Denmark
Event Management

TechBBQ is a non-profit event management organization that hosts startup capital programs.

$612K raised
Jun 2026
Rankin Inlet, Canada
Financial Services

Sakku Investments Corporation focuses on employment, real estate, renewable energy, and transportation for Inuit in the Kivalliq region.

$1.8M raised
Jun 2026
Vancouver, Canada
Mining

Neotech Metals is a mineral exploration firm focused on locating and developing lucrative mineral resources.

$353K raised
Jun 2026
Renens, Switzerland
Communications Infrastructure

Automating submerged asset inspections with a remote underwater drone platform

$1.0M raised
Jun 2026
Minneapolis, United States
Apps

7 Generation Games makes educational video games and the tools to develop them.

Jun 2023
Saint Laurent, Canada
Industrial

Elemission provides practical solutions for real-time chemical assays and quantitative automated mineralogy in the mining industry.

$522K raised
Jun 2023
Bridgeport, United States
Communities

United Way of Coastal Fairfield County is a strong community.

$1.0M raised
Jun 2023
Victoria, Canada
Gamification

Hobeen is a platform that helps citizens reduce the cost of household bills.

Jun 2023
Regina, Canada
Energy

Prairie Clean Energy is a bioenergy company focused on renewable biomass fuel and producing wood pellets from un-utilized sources.

$837K raised
Jun 2023
Phoenix, United States
Health Care

Brighter Way Institute provides paediatric and adult dental care services.

$800K raised
Jun 2023
Calgary, Canada

BAIE Minerals focuses on responsible mining site rehabilitation and resource extraction/mineral development.

$380K raised
Jun 2023
Ottawa, Canada

Sight Power concentrated on putting DIGITAL MINETM technology solutions into practice.

$466K raised
Jun 2023
Detroit, United States
Non Profit

The Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance is a non profit organization.

Jun 2023
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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 5,039 grant companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$7.3M
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
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Boston
2 companies
2.San Francisco
1 companies
3.Palo Alto
1 companies
4.Pittsburgh
1 companies
5.Dallas
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 biopharma companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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