Petri

Petri is a new approach for funding formation-stage startups at the intersection of biology and engineering. Petri is co-founded by entrepreneurs who have built iconic companies as well as academics who are driving foundational science in bioengineering; together we have deep experience developing ideas into successful companies across human health and sustainability. We invest pre-seed and seed capital and work one-on-one with founders for 12+ months. We help founders build world-class teams, develop intellectual property, find customers, and raise a subsequent round of financing. Every Petri company receives access to comprehensive resources and 1:1 coaching to help develop your idea into a company. — Mentorship Guidance and feedback from an unparalleled network of leading experts — Peer Community Membership in an elite group of peer founders working to change the world — Capital Pre-seed capital and access to a vast network of investors — Partner + Customer Connections Early access and introductions to business development and corporate venture capital groups — Talent Recruiting Direct access to a talent network from the world’s top universities