Petri is at the forefront of biotechnology, focusing on the development of pre-seed companies that address significant challenges at the intersection of biology and engineering. The company emphasizes a founder-led approach, believing that the future of biotech is best served by empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. Petri provides comprehensive support to its founders, including mentorship from a network of leading experts, access to pre-seed capital, and connections to potential customers and partners. This personalized approach ensures that each company receives tailored resources to navigate the complexities of building a successful biotech venture.

The co-founders of Petri bring extensive experience from various successful biotech companies and academic institutions, creating a robust ecosystem for innovation. With backing from Pillar VC, which is associated with prominent leaders in the biotech field, Petri leverages a strong network to facilitate talent recruitment and business development. The organization also fosters a community of peer founders, encouraging collaboration and shared learning among those striving to make impactful advancements in human health and sustainability. Through initiatives like virtual summits and podcasts, Petri actively engages with the broader biotech community, promoting knowledge exchange and support for underrepresented groups in the industry.

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Petri developscompaniesattacking the world’s largest problems at the frontier of biology and engineering.Co-founded and funded by Pillar, a venture firm co-founded by the CEOs of Cytyc, Ginkgo Bioworks, Iora Health and 22 Boston companies, Petri draws on the resources of one of the strongest biotech ecosystems in the world to support founders from around the globe.

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