
Astound Research is a funding platform designed for researchers, leveraging AI to match them with relevant non-dilutive funding opportunities from various sources, including foundations and corporations. Founded by a former professor, the company aims to streamline the often overwhelming process of securing research funding, allowing scientists to focus on their work rather than the complexities of funding applications. With a vision to become a comprehensive solution for research funding, Astound is positioned to significantly enhance the efficiency of funding acquisition in the research community.

Astound Research is a funding platform designed for researchers, leveraging AI to match them with relevant non-dilutive funding opportunities from various sources, including foundations and corporations. Founded by a former professor, the company aims to streamline the often overwhelming process of securing research funding, allowing scientists to focus on their work rather than the complexities of funding applications. With a vision to become a comprehensive solution for research funding, Astound is positioned to significantly enhance the efficiency of funding acquisition in the research community.
Core offering: AI-powered research funding marketplace and proposal-writing/funding-scout services
Founded: 2022
Headquarters: Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Seed funding: $1,000,000 (May 2022)
Founder & CEO: Dr. Joel Berry
Research funding discovery and proposal support for academia and research-driven companies.
2022
Research funding marketplace / Grant-writing services
$1,000,000
Seed round reported in May 2022
“Raised a $1M seed round led by Mark Two Ventures”