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.

Phytoform

Harpenden, GB · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 28 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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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.

AgTech AI & Machine Learning Biotech

Founders & leadership

Phytoform was founded in 2019 by William Pelton and Nicholas Kral.

William Pelton Co-founder and CEOWilliam Pelton holds a PhD in Plant Science and MRes in Molecular Plant and Microbial Sciences from Imperial College London, and a BSc in Botany from the University of Bristol. He is co-founder and executive officer of Phytoform Labs, which develops genome editing tools for crop improvement, and has previously worked on plant genetics research and conservation projects.

Nicholas KralCo-founder

Dhiraj SinghNamed on SEC filingGeneral Partner at Eniac Ventures

Investors · 8

Backedlisted by BackedLondon · $500K – $5M

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Eniac Ventureslisted by Eniac VenturesNew York City · $1.2M

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Fine Structures Ventureslisted by Fine Structures VenturesCambridge

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FTW Ventureslisted by FTW VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $500K

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Manta Ray Ventureslisted by Manta Ray VenturesLondon

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Wireframe Ventureslisted by Wireframe VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $2M

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Refactor CapitalreportedBurlingame · $1M – $2M

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Tet VenturesreportedBerlin · $50K – $250Kvia Neeraj Berry · inferred

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5.8M disclosed across 1 round · 2021

▶$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

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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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.