On December 16, 2025, Culture Biosciences, a leader in cloud-based biomanufacturing, announced the successful close of its Series C fundraising round led by existing investors including Northpond Ventures, Synthesis Capital, S32, and Cultivian Sandbox, reflecting strong conviction among current shareholders in Culture’s trajectory and long-term strategy. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Culture on the transaction.

The Series C financing will accelerate the commercial expansion of Culture’s next-generation hardware product, the Stratyx 250, as well as fuel continued development of the company’s AI-powered Console software ecosystem. The Stratyx 250 system is engineered to provide scalable, automated, and digitally connected bioprocess capacity designed for modern biologics, cell therapy, and advanced bioprocess development needs. In parallel, Culture will expand the AI-enabled capabilities of its Console software platform, including advanced data integration, predictive modeling, and automated analysis tools intended to streamline development cycles and enhance process decision-making for customers. 

The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Culture on the financing included Andrew Hoffman, Terence Desouza, Utsav Lall, Kate Kirkpatrick, Michael Murrietta, and Casey Hepburn.

For more information, please see Culture’s news release.