Phytoform
Harpenden, GB · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 28 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors
Phytoform Labs develops GM-free genome editing tools and trait engineering technologies for crop improvement, with a focus on potato and tomato varieties. The company works at the intersection of biotechnology and agricultural research to advance sustainable crop breeding.
Founders & leadership
Phytoform was founded in 2019 by William Pelton and Nicholas Kral.
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William PeltonCo-founder
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Nicholas KralCo-founder
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Dhiraj SinghNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 8
BackedLondon · $500K – $5M
Eniac VenturesNew York · $1.2M
Fine Structures VenturesCambridge
FTW VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $500K
Manta Ray VenturesLondon
Wireframe VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $2M
Refactor CapitalreportedBurlingame · $1M – $2M
Tet VenturesreportedBerlin · $50K – $250Kvia Neeraj Berry · inferred
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5.8M disclosed across 1 round · 2021
▶$5.8MraisedNov 2021 · 15 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5.8MraisedNov 2021 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- William PeltonExecutive Officer, Director
- Nicholas KralDirector
- Dhiraj SinghDirector
- Offering amount
- $5.8M
- Amount sold
- $5.8M
- First sale
- Jul 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 3
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Phytoform do?
- Phytoform Labs develops GM-free genome editing tools and trait engineering technologies for crop improvement, with a focus on potato and tomato varieties. The company works at the intersection of biotechnology and agricultural research to advance sustainable crop breeding.
- Who founded Phytoform?
- Phytoform was founded by William Pelton, Nicholas Kral in 2019.
- Who are Phytoform's investors?
- Phytoform's investors include Backed, Eniac Ventures, Fine Structures Ventures, FTW Ventures, Manta Ray Ventures, Wireframe Ventures, Refactor Capital, Tet Ventures.
- How much funding has Phytoform raised?
- Phytoform has disclosed $5.8M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Phytoform headquartered?
- Phytoform is headquartered in Harpenden, GB.






