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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
$41.1M
Avg Funding
$1.6M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco3$1.7M
Singapore3Undisclosed
Bristol2$1.0M
Montréal1$730K
New York1Undisclosed
Paris1$5.0M
Germantown1Undisclosed
Glen Burnie1Undisclosed
Wellington1$21K
Lutry1$250K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
Montréal, Canada
CleanTech

SPARK Microsystems is a semiconductor company that develops short-range wireless communication technology.

$730K raised
May 2026
New York, United States
Clean Energy

Exodys Energy is an engineering company that develops closed-loop nuclear systems to recycle used nuclear fuel to supply clean energy.

May 2026
Paris, France
Biotechnology

Eligobiotics provides a new approach to explore, understand, and control bacterial ecosystems both in human and animals.

$5.0M raised
May 2025
Germantown, United States
Biotechnology

Seraxis is a privately owned biotechnology company.

May 2025
Glen Burnie, United States
Biotechnology

Diagnostic Biochips develops chemical sensing technology for designing medical devices and implants.

May 2025
Wellington, New Zealand
Biotechnology

Jooules offers a sustainable food system to ensure a greener, healthier future.

$21K raised
May 2024
Lutry, Switzerland
Clean Energy

Ammonia for Clean Energy - Driving Clean, Sustainable Off-Grid Power Solution

$250K raised
May 2026
San Francisco, United States
Agentic AI

Smart Bricks is a frontier AI lab building agentic AI infrastructure for global real-estate investing.

$1.0M raised
May 2026
Farmington, United States
Health Diagnostics

Encapsulate is a biotechnology company that offers precision diagnostics for cancer therapy.

$2.5M raised
May 2026
Guildford, United Kingdom

Z-PULSE, a spin-off from the University of Surrey, creates wearable health sensors that run on their own power.

$352K raised
May 2025
Bristol, United Kingdom
Insurance

R&D Powerhouse in Spatial Situational Awareness

$137K raised
May 2025
London, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Staccato's AI Instrument™ is the AI MIDI cowriter for music producers and composers.

$160K raised
May 2025
San Francisco, United States
Advanced Materials

Verde Biomaterials focuses on converting organic waste into advanced materials for the circular bioeconomy.

$420K raised
May 2025
Brampton, Canada
Elder Care

Senior care, Eldercare, Caregivers, Aging at Home, Agetech, Silvertech

$95K raised
May 2024
Singapore, Singapore
Biotechnology

Nalagenetics is a biotechnology company that provides genetic testing services.

May 2024
Fort Lee, United States
Clinical Trials

Luxa Biotechnology is a clinical-stage biotechnology firm developing a unique adult RPE stem cell (RPESC) therapy for dry AMD.

$4.0M raised
May 2024
Saarbrücken, Germany
Analytics

A software company developing an AI-driven energy management platform for non-residential and commercial buildings.

$194K raised
May 2024
Wilmington, United States
Charity

National Math Stars is a non-profit organization that provides mathematically exceptional kids from all areas.

$16.5M raised
May 2024
Perth, Australia

LatConnect 60 is a startup that extracts critical insights from Earth observation data.

$3.8M raised
May 2024
Bristol, United Kingdom
Commercial

Nusku makes home heating system using heat pump technology.

$911K raised
May 2024
San Diego, United States
Children

Starlight Cardiovascular develops a portfolio of devices to address pediatric congenital heart disease.

$2.0M raised
May 2024
Singapore, Singapore
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

KYAN Therapeutics is a clinical-stage AI company leveraging its proprietary technology platforms to transform the way patients are treated.

May 2024
Singapore, Singapore
Biotechnology

Pedra Technology has developed the world’s first intra-operative monitor for real-time blood perfusion assessment.

May 2024
San Francisco, United States
Education

Jochi develops a student life platform with tools for organization and planning for high school students.

$280K raised
May 2024
Regensburg, Germany
Biotechnology

Leibniz Institute for Immunotherapy is an educational organization that offers research in target structures, cell production, and therapy.

$2.8M raised
May 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 5,039 grant companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$1.6M
Funded Last 12 Months
5
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

7 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.San Francisco
3 companies
2.Singapore
3 companies
3.Bristol
2 companies
4.Montréal
1 companies
5.New York
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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