Pitri
Fungal biotechnology for non-toxic colorants.
Pitri engineers fungi through synthetic biology to produce high-performance, non-toxic colorants for cosmetics, packaging, and paints. Companies adopt these bio-based pigments to replace petroleum-derived dyes without compromising on vibrancy or safety.
Founders
Jesse Adler
Cofounder
Jesse is a biomolecular scientist from the University of Michigan and an interdisciplinary designer trained at Central Saint Martins, one of the world’s best design schools. She led materials innovation research for 3+ years at PANGAIA, a pioneering materials science fashion brand.