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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
$153.2M
Avg Funding
$6.1M
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology5$3.3M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$1.5M
Health Care2$100K
Computer2$138.0M
Business Development2$500K
Association1$750K
Battery1$200K
Advanced Materials1$100K
E-Learning1$100K
Analytics1$2.5M

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Detroit3$750K
Montréal2$1.8M
Sydney2$39.0M
Lowell1$200K
Baltimore1$1.0M
Boston1$100K
Durango1$100K
Cambridge1$100K
Natick1$500K
Bilbao1$100K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Montréal, Canada
Association

C2 Montreal is a non-profit organization aiming to reinvent the concept of the annual international conference.

$750K raised
May 2024
Lowell, United States
Battery

Advanced Silicon Group offers silicon nanotechnology services.

$200K raised
May 2024
Baltimore, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Softhread is a blockchain technology company that develops enterprise solutions using a blockchain and AI-enabled platform.

$1.0M raised
May 2024
Boston, United States
Advanced Materials

Guardion is making the world safer from radiological and nuclear threats with quantum technology radiation detectors.

$100K raised
May 2024
Durango, United States
E-Learning

GeekPack is an e-learning platform offering tech-based entrepreneurship programs for women.

$100K raised
May 2024
Cambridge, United States
Biotechnology

BioSens8 is a biotech company that senses beyond glucose to enable holistic health monitoring and offers health monitoring products.

$100K raised
May 2024
Natick, United States
Biotechnology

ActivSignal is a biotech company that develops protein profiling for diagnostics and other applications.

$500K raised
May 2024
Bilbao, Spain
Health Care

The first digital physiotherapy clinic 100% automated by AI and without any human intervention

$100K raised
May 2023
Burlington, Canada
Analytics

IRIS provides AI-enabled pavement assessments, right-of-way data collection, regulatory compliance and video analytics.

$2.5M raised
May 2022
Vancouver, Canada
Consumer Electronics

Acuva’s purification system is a novel water treatment concept

$3.0M raised
May 2022
La Habra, United States
Biopharma

Oculogenex is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in gene therapy for the treatment of retinal disorders.

$1.0M raised
May 2022
Frederick, United States
Health Care

Theradaptive is a clinical-stage biologics company developing protein therapeutics for spine, orthopedics, and targeted immuno-oncology.

May 2026
Boulder, United States
Biotechnology

Modendo creates revolutionary ultrathin endoscopes to provide brain scientists and medical physicians.

$250K raised
May 2026
Lafayette, United States
Satellite Communication

Blue Cubed develops radio-frequency communication solutions throuh any form.

$250K raised
May 2026
Montréal, Canada
Machinery Manufacturing

AluQuebec is a non-profit organization that provides a wide range of design assistance and technical services for the aluminum industry.

$1.1M raised
May 2026
Sydney, Australia
Biotechnology

Algenie was founded on a simple realization: algae has the potential to save the earth, but only if it is economically viable.

$987K raised
May 2026
Sydney, Australia
Computer

Diraq develops quantum computers utilizing modified silicon transistors, making them suitable for utility-scale applications.

$38.0M raised
May 2026
Palo Alto, United States
Computer

PsiQuantum focuses on developing a scalable quantum computer using photonic qubits.

$100.0M raised
May 2026
Detroit, United States
Business Development

DRLGBTCC connects/supports LGBT+ businesses via networking, education, certification, advocacy, and economic initiatives.

$250K raised
May 2025
Kalamazoo, United States

BWSK is empowers Black entrepreneurs via training, networking, and collaborations.

$300K raised
May 2025
Pontiac, United States
Business Development

Oakland Thrive is a business consulting firm that offers business growth, child care, and hospitality services.

$250K raised
May 2025
Nantes, France
Biotechnology

OSE Immunotherapeutics is an integrated biotechnology company focused on inflammatory disease and cancer treatment.

$1.5M raised
May 2025
Houston, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

InformAI delivers AI-enabled clinical solution focused on oncology and diagnostic imaging to improve patient outcomes.

$465K raised
May 2025
Detroit, United States
Training

Global Talent Retention Initiative connects international students with companies through various events, such as job fairs and workshops.

$250K raised
May 2025
Detroit, United States
Enterprise Software

Sisters Code is focused on educating women aged 25 – 85 to explore the world of coding and technology.

$250K raised
May 2025
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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
$6.1M
Funded Last 12 Months
7
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

5 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.Detroit
3 companies
2.Montréal
2 companies
3.Sydney
2 companies
4.Lowell
1 companies
5.Baltimore
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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