Provivi
Santa Monica, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors
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Founders & leadership
Provivi was founded in 2012 by Frances Arnold, Peter Meinhold, and Pedro Coelho.
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Frances Arnoldin𝕏Co-founder, Director and Science AdvisorVenture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
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Peter MeinholdinCo-Founder & CTO2013–2025Peter Meinhold co-founded Provivi and Gevo (NASDAQ: GEVO), building teams and facilities to commercialize technologies in crop protection and advanced biofuels. He holds a PhD in Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics from Caltech and is a named inventor on over 30 patents.
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Pedro CoelhoinCo-founder & Chief Business OfficerPedro Coelho studied evolution in Frances Arnold's laboratory and co-founded Provivi, where he has served as CEO and Chief Business Officer, leading the development and commercialization of pheromone-based pest control technologies across multiple continents.
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Corey HuckinChief Executive OfficerHe brings 25+ years of experience in biotechnology and agriculture, including leadership roles in crop protection and biologics at major companies, and has overseen the launch of multiple biological innovations across agtech and Fortune 500 organizations.
Board
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ALAN BOYCEBoard director
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TULIO RIBEIROBoard director
Investors · 7
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$156.4M disclosed across 6 of 7 rounds · 2013–2025
▶$25.5MraisedApr 2026 · 13 investors · AgricultureRule 506(b)
▶$25.5MraisedApr 2026 · 13 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- TULIO RIBEIRODirector
- GANESH KISHOREDirector
- ALAN BOYCEDirector
- James DemetriadesDirector
- Corey HuckExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $40M
- Amount sold
- $25.5M
- First sale
- Sep 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$85MraisedOct 2019 · 21 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$85MraisedOct 2019 · 21 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ganesh KishoreDirector
- Ronald OlsonDirector
- Paul KucExecutive Officer
- Frances ArnoldDirector
- Peter MeinholdExecutive Officer
- Pedro CoelhoExecutive Officer, Director
- James DemetriadesDirector
- Offering amount
- $85M
- Amount sold
- $85M
- First sale
- Jun 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$36.5MraisedSep 2018 · 17 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$36.5MraisedSep 2018 · 17 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Frances ArnoldDirector
- Peter MeinholdExecutive Officer
- James DemetriadesDirector
- Pedro CoelhoExecutive Officer, Director
- Ganesh KishoreDirector
- Paul KucExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $36.5M
- Amount sold
- $36.5M
- First sale
- Jul 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$7.5MraisedSep 2015 · 11 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(c)
▶$7.5MraisedSep 2015 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ganesh KishoreDirector
- James DemetriadesDirector
- Peter MeinholdExecutive Officer
- Frances ArnoldDirector
- Pedro CoelhoExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $7.5M
- Amount sold
- $7.5M
- Minimum investment
- $20K
- First sale
- Jun 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
▶$1MraisedMar 2015 · 4 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(c)
▶$1MraisedMar 2015 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Frances ArnoldDirector
- Peter MeinholdExecutive Officer
- Pedro CoelhoExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $300K
- First sale
- Jun 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 04, 06c
▶$1MraisedMar 2015 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1MraisedMar 2015 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Frances ArnoldDirector
- Peter MeinholdExecutive Officer
- Pedro CoelhoExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $300K
- First sale
- Jun 2013
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 04, 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
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| National Science Foundation | Phase IISTTR | 2017 | $500K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2016 | $738K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase ISTTR | 2016 | $225K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2015 | $150K |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who founded Provivi?
- Provivi was founded by Frances Arnold, Peter Meinhold, Pedro Coelho in 2012.
- Who are Provivi's investors?
- Provivi's investors include Aliment Capital, Kairos Venture Investments, Llc, Pontifax AgTech, Spruce Capital Partners, Vivo Capital, Kairos Venture Partners, Xeraya Capital.
- How much funding has Provivi raised?
- Provivi has disclosed $156.4M raised across 6 of its 7 known rounds.
- Where is Provivi headquartered?
- Provivi is headquartered in Santa Monica, US.