Petri: A novel funding platform for biology and engineering startups.
Location
Boston, MA, US
Founded
2019
Petri is a funding platform focused on pre-seed and seed-stage startups at the intersection of biology and engineering. The firm supports formation-stage companies tackling significant global challenges in biotech. Petri's typical investments are in the pre-seed and seed rounds, with a particular emphasis on pre-seed opportunities.
Notable portfolio companies include Matterworks, Minus, New Equilibrium Biosciences, and Yard Stick. Petri was co-founded by experienced leaders in company building and academics driving innovation. The firm believes in a founder-led approach to biotech and offers deep support to its portfolio companies, leveraging the team's extensive experience in transforming ideas into successful ventures.
Petri - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
