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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
$59.3M
Avg Funding
$2.4M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology4$27.6M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$9.6M
Charity2$2.3M
Health Care2$1.3M
Biopharma2$3.5M
Education1$40K
Chemical1$5.0M
Employment1$1.3M
Non Profit1Undisclosed
Financial Services1$50K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Dallas2$1.1M
Colorado Springs1$40K
Lawrence1$5.0M
Lower Sackville1$1.3M
Yellowknife1$1.3M
Cincinnati1$1.3M
Luxembourg1$6.1M
Edinburgh1$9.5M
Irvine1$3.0M
Washington1Undisclosed

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Colorado Springs, United States
Education

Blackpackers gives free or low-cost outdoor gear, excursions, and education.

$40K raised
May 2024
Lawrence, United States
Chemical

Avium develops fuels and chemicals from CO2, water, and renewable energy.

$5.0M raised
May 2024
Lower Sackville, Canada
Charity

Strongest Families Institute is a charity that provides bilingual mental health services utilizing social science research.

$1.3M raised
May 2022
Yellowknife, Canada
Health Care

Foxy is a totally new way of talking with young women about sexual health, sexuality, and relationships.

$1.3M raised
May 2022
Cincinnati, United States
Employment

tilr is an algorithmic hiring solution, matching workers with jobs based on skills and offering companies a new way to hire

$1.3M raised
May 2022
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Biotechnology

USIL Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on radiological preparedness.

$6.1M raised
May 2026
Dallas, United States
Charity

Child Poverty Action Lab uses data, public partnerships, and community action to reduce child poverty.

$1.0M raised
May 2026
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

Celtic Renewables is a biofuel startup focused on the renewable energy and whisky sector.

$9.5M raised
May 2026
Irvine, United States
Biotechnology

Nuravax develops and researches on vaccines, preventive solutions and treatment for neurodegenerative disorders.

$3.0M raised
May 2025
Washington, United States
Non Profit

Climate Cardinals is an international youth-led non-profit organisation.

May 2025
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

GridMatrix is equipping cities with AI-powered software for intelligent traffic congestion, accident, and emissions reduction.

$100K raised
May 2025
Dallas, United States
Financial Services

Impact Ventures is an investment banking company.

$50K raised
May 2025
Swiss, United States
Biopharma

Adoram Therapeutics is a company that uses the benefits of allosteric biochemistry to develop novel therapies.

$1.3M raised
May 2025
Barcelona, Spain
Biopharma

Onira Therapeutics is modifying cell dormancy to fight the persistence of cancer.

$2.3M raised
May 2025
West Rutland, United States
Farming

Vermont Farmers Food Center increases access and availability of locally produced food in the Rutland Region.

$466K raised
May 2025
Sant'angelo Dei Lombardi, Italy
Property Management

More accessible and competitive holiday homes in rural areas

$2.0M raised
May 2025
Underhill, United States
Forestry

Barred Woods is among four friends who share a passion for Vermont, making maple syrup, and preserving our forests.

$450K raised
May 2025
Craftsbury, United States
Wholesale

Myers Produce is to increase farmers’ and producers’ access to markets within our region, in an effort to keep land in agriculture.

$257K raised
May 2025
London, United Kingdom
FinTech

iknowa connects property owners with tradespeople to create, fund, and manage building and renovation projects.

$100K raised
May 2023
Arlington, United States
EdTech

UTA is a growing research powerhouse committed to life-enhancing discovery, innovative instruction, and caring community engagement.

$4.0M raised
May 2026
Cambridge, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Quiver Bioscience develops medicines for brain disorders using human disease models and advanced AI technologies.

$9.3M raised
May 2026
Dover, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Agentic Process Solution to automatize energy efficiency in manufacturing and unlock demand-response markets

$180K raised
May 2026
Oakland, United States
Biotechnology

Biosphere engages in manufacturing commercial-scale fermentation products and robotic greenhouses.

$9.0M raised
May 2026
Montréal, Canada
Audio

AAVAA develops a bionic ear that helps reduce noise and acts as a hearing impairment correction device.

$1.3M raised
May 2023
Montreal, Canada
Health Care

Orthopedic and Medical Device, Shoulder joint replacement implants

May 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
$2.4M
Funded Last 12 Months
7
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

4 companies
2 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Dallas
2 companies
2.Colorado Springs
1 companies
3.Lawrence
1 companies
4.Lower Sackville
1 companies
5.Yellowknife
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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