Grants - Early stage
Explore curated grant opportunities for early stage.
Seven Seven Six (776)
Early-stage venture capital firm founded by Alexis Ohanian (also known as 776).
Hummingbird VC
Global seed investors backing outlier founders across deep tech, AI, SaaS, fintech and healthcare.
Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP)
Global multi-stage venture capital firm with a long history of backing enterprise, consumer and healthcare companies.
General Catalyst
Global investment and transformation firm partnering with founders from seed through growth to build resilient, AI-enabled companies.
Battery Ventures
Global, technology-focused investment firm backing companies from early stage through buyouts.
Founders Fund
San Francisco-based venture capital firm backing companies building revolutionary technologies.
Khosla Ventures
Early-stage and growth venture capital firm founded by Vinod Khosla, investing in ambitious technology companies across enterprise, consumer, health, sustainability and frontier tech.
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
One of the world's largest multi-stage venture capital firms, investing across technology and healthcare since 1977.
Seven Seven Six (776)
Early-stage venture capital firm founded by Alexis Ohanian (also known as 776).
Hummingbird VC
Global seed investors backing outlier founders across deep tech, AI, SaaS, fintech and healthcare.
Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP)
Global multi-stage venture capital firm with a long history of backing enterprise, consumer and healthcare companies.
General Catalyst
Global investment and transformation firm partnering with founders from seed through growth to build resilient, AI-enabled companies.
Battery Ventures
Global, technology-focused investment firm backing companies from early stage through buyouts.
Founders Fund
San Francisco-based venture capital firm backing companies building revolutionary technologies.
Khosla Ventures
Early-stage and growth venture capital firm founded by Vinod Khosla, investing in ambitious technology companies across enterprise, consumer, health, sustainability and frontier tech.
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
One of the world's largest multi-stage venture capital firms, investing across technology and healthcare since 1977.
What You'll Find
- Grant: Grants offer non-dilutive funding for projects, research, and initiatives without requiring equity in return.
- Early stage: Programs for early-stage startups offer the foundational support needed to move from concept to product-market fit.
Benefits
- Multi-stage capital across early → growth → buyout
- Global investment team with offices across the U.S., Europe and Israel
- Dedicated portfolio services (business development, talent, marketing, growth leadership)
- Long track record (450+ investments) and deep sector experience
- Ability to lead follow-on and later-stage financings from the same firm
Application Tips
- Start preparing your application materials well in advance of deadlines to ensure quality submissions
- Research each program thoroughly to understand their specific requirements and what they're looking for
- Reach out to program alumni or current participants to gain insights into the application process
Battery Ventures
Global, technology-focused investment firm backing companies from early stage through buyouts.
Founders Fund
San Francisco-based venture capital firm backing companies building revolutionary technologies.
Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP)
Global multi-stage venture capital firm with a long history of backing enterprise, consumer and healthcare companies.
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
One of the world's largest multi-stage venture capital firms, investing across technology and healthcare since 1977.
Khosla Ventures
Early-stage and growth venture capital firm founded by Vinod Khosla, investing in ambitious technology companies across enterprise, consumer, health, sustainability and frontier tech.
Hummingbird VC
Global seed investors backing outlier founders across deep tech, AI, SaaS, fintech and healthcare.
Seven Seven Six (776)
Early-stage venture capital firm founded by Alexis Ohanian (also known as 776).
General Catalyst
Global investment and transformation firm partnering with founders from seed through growth to build resilient, AI-enabled companies.