Sumeet Agrawal leads a broad array of G&A functions at Culture Biosciences, overseeing Finance, People/HR, Facilities, and IT. His strategic involvement in business planning shapes the company's trajectory, enhancing Culture’s ability to transform bioprocessing for our customers. With over 18 years of expertise in finance, Sumeet plays a pivotal role in aligning strategic financial planning with operational excellence, thereby strengthening the company’s innovative infrastructure.
Before his tenure at Culture Biosciences, Sumeet held diverse roles in finance, corporate development, and business development. He has raised over $500 million in funding through equity and convertible debt for pre-revenue enterprises. His operational finance experience includes building or restructuring finance teams and leading cross-functional ERP and procurement systems implementations. His roles at burgeoning startups such as Instil Bio and at major biotech firms like Genentech have influenced both organic and inorganic investments in sectors such as Cell Therapy, Biotech, Medical Tech, and Synthetic Biology, establishing him as an indispensable strategic partner to executive teams.
An MBA graduate from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, Sumeet has a solid foundation in finance and strategy. His career is distinguished by a leadership style that is both highly collaborative and deeply committed to creating value.
