Pitri
Entrepreneur First '24London, GB · Founded 2024 · 2 known investors
Pitri uses synthetic biology to engineer fungi that produce colorants intended as alternatives to petroleum-derived dyes. The pigments are aimed at manufacturers of cosmetics, packaging, and paints looking for non-toxic, bio-based options.
Also known as PITRI LTD
Founders & leadership
Pitri was founded in 2024 by Jesse Adler.
Investors · 2
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Pitri is a London-based synthetic biology company that engineers fungi to produce colorants intended to replace petroleum-derived dyes. Its pigments are positioned for use in cosmetics, packaging and paints, targeting manufacturers seeking non-toxic, bio-based alternatives.
The operating entity, PITRI LTD, is registered in England and Wales under company number 15222967, incorporated on 19 October 2023, with a registered office care of Entrepreneur First at Shoreditch Exchange, Senna Building, Gorsuch Place, London E2 8JF. Its registered nature of business (SIC code 20120) is the manufacture of dyes and pigments, consistent with the company's stated focus on pigment production. Public information on the company is limited; no financing rounds, product releases, customers or headcount figures are disclosed in the available sources.
Business model
Pitri develops biologically produced colorants for sale to manufacturers of cosmetics, packaging and paints as substitutes for petroleum-derived dyes. The available sources do not describe pricing, contracting or distribution arrangements.
Latest developments
The most recent public records available are Companies House filings: last accounts made up to 31 October 2025 and a confirmation statement dated 18 October 2025, with the company status shown as active [1]. No funding, product or partnership announcements appear in the sources.
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Market position
Pitri is an early-stage company within the Entrepreneurs First portfolio, which also includes other European biotechnology ventures such as Spore.Bio, Genomines, Phagos and Faircraft [0]. The sources provide no market share, revenue or competitive benchmarking data.
Technology
The company applies synthetic biology to engineer fungi so that they produce colorant compounds. Its UK company registration classifies its activity as the manufacture of dyes and pigments (SIC 20120) [1]. No further technical detail, such as strain platforms, fermentation processes or pigment classes, is documented in the available sources.
Go-to-market
Manufacturers of cosmetics, packaging and paints that use dyes and pigments and are seeking non-toxic, bio-based alternatives to petroleum-derived colorants.
Geography
Headquartered in London, United Kingdom; the registered office address is Shoreditch Exchange, Senna Building, Gorsuch Place, c/o Entrepreneur First, London E2 8JF, England [1].
History
PITRI LTD was incorporated in England and Wales on 19 October 2023 (company number 15222967) and remains registered as active, with a last confirmation statement dated 18 October 2025 and last accounts made up to 31 October 2025 [1]. The company is listed in the Entrepreneurs First portfolio and its registered office is care of Entrepreneur First in Shoreditch, London [0][1].
Risks & controversies
No litigation, regulatory actions or controversies involving the company appear in the available sources. General risk factors are unverified: the company is early-stage with no disclosed funding, revenue, customers or product availability in the sources reviewed.
Compiled by commissioned research from 5 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Timeline · 1
launches, deals, and filingsPITRI LTD was incorporated on 19 October 2023 as a private limited company (company number 15222967), registered office c/o Entrepreneur First, Shoreditch Exchange, Senna Building, Gorsuch Place, London E2 8JF, with SIC code 20120 (manufacture of dyes and pigments).
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
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primary sources listed
- Pitri | Portfolio | Entrepreneurs Firstjoinef.com · web
5 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Pitri do?
- UK synthetic-biology startup engineering fungi to produce non-toxic colorants as alternatives to petroleum-derived dyes.
- Who founded Pitri?
- Pitri was founded by Jesse Adler in 2024.
- Who are Pitri's investors?
- Pitri's investors include Entrepreneur First, Transpose Platform Management.
- Where is Pitri headquartered?
- Pitri is headquartered in London, GB.