Foray
Cambridge, US · Founded 2022 · 3 known investors
Foray Bioscience uses single plant cells and AI-powered software (Pando) to direct how plant matter forms, producing plant materials, molecules, and seeds without growing whole plants. Its platform serves plant innovators across packaging, textiles, therapeutics, agriculture, and ecosystem restoration by making lab-grown plant cells predictable and scalable.
Founders & leadership
Foray was founded in 2022 by Ashley Beckwith.
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$3.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2024
▶$3.4MraisedMar 2024 · 10 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
- Ashley BeckwithExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3.9M
- Amount sold
- $3.4M
- First sale
- Feb 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Phase I | 2023 | $181.5K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Foray do?
- Foray Bioscience uses single plant cells and AI-powered software (Pando) to direct how plant matter forms, producing plant materials, molecules, and seeds without growing whole plants. Its platform serves plant innovators across packaging, textiles, therapeutics, agriculture, and ecosystem restoration by making lab-grown plant cells predictable and scalable.
- Who founded Foray?
- Foray was founded by Ashley Beckwith in 2022.
- Who are Foray's investors?
- Foray's investors include Service Provider Capital, The Engine Ventures, Tet Ventures.
- How much funding has Foray raised?
- Foray has disclosed $3.4M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Foray headquartered?
- Foray is headquartered in Cambridge, US.