About TPB
TPB, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2020, is based in San Francisco, United States. With a presence in 2 countries, it has supported around 8 startups in sectors like Food and Agriculture Tech, Enterprise Applications. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Culture Biosciences, EarthOptics and Pattern. The program is backed by a team of 4 people who primarily support Series A startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a $135M Series A round in 8090 on Jun 29, 2026, which also saw participation from Salesforce Ventures and WndrCo.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2020
Location
San Francisco, United States
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Series A, Series B & 1 more
Locations of Investment
TPB's List of Top Investments
TPB has a portfolio of 8 companies. Their most notable investments are in Stenon and PinkDx.Their portfolio spans across United States and Germany. They have invested in Food and Agriculture Tech, Enterprise Applications, Environment Tech and 6 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Series B and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by TPB:Provider of biomanufacturing hardware and software tools for research purposes. They have developed the digital biomanufacturing platform by integrating automated bioreactors, robotic sample handling, and cloud data monitoring. It offers services such as strain screening, media optimization, and process development.
Key facts about Culture Biosciences
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $107M
- Employee Count: 73 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Compound, BoxGroup and 22 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Dec 16, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. EarthOptics
Revolutionizing soil analysis with advanced sensors and comprehensive data insights. The company delivers a complete view of soil potential by measuring physical, chemical, and biological properties. This enables predictive planning to maximize soil health and profitability. They offer agronomic planning with analytics and insights for crop planning, nutrient management, and in-season scouting. Carbon planning services include measurement, management programs, and credit planning, supporting sustainability initiatives. The company provides a total farm program with advanced nutrient analysis and fertility management. Their solution unlocks yield potential with a detailed profile of the field's biological, physical, and chemical composition, delivered through a comprehensive dashboard. They also offer a trusted soil carbon MRV solution for verifiable sequestration data, supporting credibility in the carbon market. This is a tech company offering cloud based SaaS solutions.
Key facts about EarthOptics
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Arlington (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $110M
- Employee Count: 96 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Bayer, Shell Ventures and 23 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Oct 14, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Pattern
Revolutionizing soil analysis with advanced sensors and data-driven insights. This company delivers a comprehensive view of soil potential by measuring physical, chemical, and biological properties. They provide agronomic planning, analytics, and insights for predictive crop planning, nutrient management, and in-season scouting. Their carbon planning services include complete carbon measurement, management programs, and credit planning, supporting sustainability initiatives. They offer a total farm program with advanced nutrient analysis and fertility management. Their solution unlocks yield potential with a detailed soil profile delivered through a dashboard, providing information on pests, diseases, biofertility, and nutrients. They also offer a trusted soil carbon MRV solution for verifiable sequestration data. They are leading the digital revolution in soil with advanced field sensors and lab analysis, delivering comprehensive insights with greater accuracy and lower cost. They are a tech company offering cloud based software and SaaS solutions.
Key facts about Pattern
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Emeryville (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $65.3M
- Employee Count: 15 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Founders Fund, Valor Capital Group and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 25, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. PinkDx
Provider of diagnostic services for women. It focuses on developing diagnostics to address unmet medical needs for women.
Key facts about PinkDx
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Daly City (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $45M
- Employee Count: 37 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Mayo Clinic, Catalio Capital Management and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 23, 2025, $*****
5. Stenon
Provider of soil data management solutions using hardware, AI, and software. The company offers a portable soil-analysis device that uses sensor technology. Artificial intelligence turns raw sensor data into soil nutrient insights. The software transforms soil data into actionable insights for optimizing input use.
Key facts about Stenon
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Potsdam (Germany)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $41.6M
- Employee Count: 41 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Atlantic Labs, Founders Fund and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 07, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
TPB's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
TPB has invested in 8 companies over the last 5 years, with an average of 2 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 1 investment, while as of Jun 2026, it has made 1 investment in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in 8090 and most recent follow-on round was in PinkDx.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
TPB's Investments by Stage
TPB has made 4 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $54M, 3 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $46.3M and 1 investment in Seed stage with an average round size of $30M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 4 |
Series B | 3 |
Seed | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
TPB's Investments by Sector
TPB has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Environment Tech, Food and Agriculture Tech, Sustainability Tech, Enterprise Applications and Life Sciences. Notably, it has invested in 5 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 5 Tech companies, 2 Saas companies and at least 2 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Environment Tech | 3 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 3 |
Sustainability Tech | 3 |
Enterprise Applications | 2 |
Life Sciences | 2 |
Others | 6 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
TPB's Investments by Geography
TPB has made most investments in United States (6), followed by Germany where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 6 |
Germany | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
TPB's recent investments
TPB has made 1 investments in 2026 so far - 8090.Here are the most recent investments by TPB:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jun 29, 2026 | - | Series A | 7339 | [+7] | |
Jan 23, 2025 | United States | Series A | 2252 | [+6] | |
Dec 03, 2024 | United States | Series B | 5514 | [+15] | |
Apr 25, 2024 | United States | Series A | 4420 | ||
Oct 16, 2023 | United States | Series A | 3238 | [+3] |
Team profile of TPB
TPB has a team of 4 members including 1 Partner and 1 Principal located in United States. TPB's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of TPB
Over the past 5 years, 73 investors have co-invested in TPB's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before TPB: Cultivian Sandbox, E14 Fund and 28 others have invested in rounds before TPB. There is 1 company where Cultivian Sandbox has invested before TPB and 1 company where E14 Fund has invested before TPB.
- Top Co-investors of TPB: 33 investors entered a company along with TPB. These include investors like Craft Ventures (2 companies).
- Invested after TPB: A total of 10 investors have invested in TPB's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Synthesis Capital (1 company) and BVF (1 company).
Recent News related to TPB
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PinkDx Raises $5M in Additional Series A FinancingFinSMEs•Jan 23, 2025•PinkDx, BVF, Sandbox Industries, BEVC and 3 others
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EarthOptics Secures $24 Million in Financing to Drive Expansion and Revolutionize Soil DigitizationBenzinga•Nov 19, 2024•EarthOptics, Continental Grain Company, TPB, Cibus Fund and 14 others
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Pinkdx Raises $40M in Series A FundingFinSMEs•Apr 26, 2024•PinkDx, Catalio Capital Management, Mountain Group Partners, Byers Capital and 2 others
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Triplebar: $20 Million In Funding Raised To Improve Nutrition And Disease Treatment OutcomesPulse 2.0•Nov 03, 2023•Triplebar, Synthesis Capital, Essential Capital, Stray Dog Capital and 3 others
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Triplebar Raises $20M in FinancingFinSMEs•Oct 30, 2023•Triplebar, Synthesis Capital, Essential Capital, Stray Dog Capital and 2 others
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Brazil’s Patria-backed Lavoro To List on Nasdaq via SPAC MergerLAVCA•Sep 27, 2022•TPB, Lavoro, Davis Polk
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Conti Ventures Leads $35m Series B for Patternag’s Metagenomics PlatformGlobal AgInvesting•Sep 09, 2022•Pattern, Valor Capital Group, TPB, Ospraie Ag Science and 1 other
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PatternAg Closes $35M Series B Financing RoundGenomeWeb•Aug 26, 2022•Pattern, Continental Grain Company, TPB, Valor Capital Group and 6 others
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Cana Technology raises glass to new capital as it readies beverage printer for marketTechCrunch+•Jan 21, 2022•Cana, TPB
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