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The veterinary startup scene is growing with companies focused on different parts of pet care. These businesses range from new types of clinics to advanced biotechnology.

For example, Bond Vet has raised $245M to operate its network of clinics. Meanwhile, Loyal is using its $137.1M in funding to develop medicines that extend the lifespan of dogs.

Below is our list of 26 Veterinary startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Modern Animal builds a new kind of veterinary service, combining design-forward clinics with a 24/7 virtual care platform. Through its membership model, the company aims to provide a better experience for pets, their owners, and the veterinary teams who care for them.

HeadquartersLos Angeles, California, United States
Year Founded2019
FoundersBen Jacobs, Steven Eidelman
Funding Amount$210M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsBoxGroup, Founders Fund, BAM Ventures, Long Journey Ventures, True Ventures

EnsiliTech developed a novel technology called ensilication to preserve the integrity of vaccines and other biological materials. This platform makes biologics thermostable by encasing them in silica, eliminating the need for costly cold-chain storage.

HeadquartersBristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom
Year Founded2022
Founders
Funding Amount£8.8M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsEmpirical Ventures, Eos, Innovate UK, Calculus Capital, Elbow Beach Capital

Bond Vet operates a network of veterinary clinics designed for both routine check-ups and urgent care needs. Their clinics provide a modern, friendly approach to pet wellness, aiming to make veterinary visits less stressful for pets and their owners.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2019
FoundersLukas Keindl, Mo Punjani, Zay Satchu
Funding Amount$245M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsWarburg Pincus, Talisman Capital Partners, Lukas Keindl, Mo Punjani, Zay Satchu

Roo built an online marketplace connecting veterinary hospitals with a network of freelance vets and technicians for relief work. Their platform helps clinics manage staffing shortages by allowing them to book qualified professionals for temporary shifts.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2018
FoundersDavid Strauss, Lisa Hu
Funding Amount$16.6M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsFloodgate, Jackson Square Ventures, AirAngels

Loyal is developing drugs intended to extend the healthy lifespan of dogs. The biotechnology company's work focuses on treating the underlying causes of aging to help dogs live longer, healthier lives.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2019
FoundersCeline Halioua
Funding Amount$137.1M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsKhosla Ventures, Village Global, Valor Equity Partners, BoxGroup, Quiet Capital

Pictor develops and manufactures immunodiagnostic products for the healthcare and veterinary sectors. The company's multiplex testing platform is engineered to detect multiple diseases from a single, small sample.

HeadquartersParnell, Auckland, New Zealand
Year Founded2006
FoundersDr. Sarita Kumble
Funding Amount$16.3M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusConvertible Note
Top InvestorsCallaghan Innovation, K1W1, Cure Kids Ventures, ArcAngels, Marko Bogoievski

Skiptown runs a tech-enabled pet care ecosystem that combines a dog park and bar with on-demand services. Pet owners use the company's mobile app to book everything from daycare and boarding to grooming.

HeadquartersCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersMeggie Williams
Funding Amount$27.4M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsMeaningful Partners, Focus Impact Partners

Otto builds a mobile app extension that integrates directly with existing veterinarian practice management systems. Their platform is designed to streamline client communication and simplify daily workflows for veterinary teams.

HeadquartersAustin, Texas, United States
Year Founded2015
FoundersMaggie Louie, Price Fallin, Steven Carter
Funding Amount$50M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsMercury, Boehringer Ingelheim, Atento Capital, Dundee Venture Capital, Hill’s Pet Nutrition

NoBACZ is pioneering a precision bandaging platform for both the veterinary and human markets. Their novel approach to wound care is designed to prevent infections and support faster healing.

HeadquartersCambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Year Founded2019
FoundersJonathan Powell, Liam Eves, Nuno Faria
Funding Amount£8.1M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsParkwalk Advisors, The Yield Lab, University of Cambridge, The FSE Group, ACF Investors

Heads Up For Tails runs a popular e-commerce platform that serves as a one-stop shop for pet supplies. Their extensive catalog features everything from specialized animal feed and treats to toys and veterinary products.

HeadquartersNew Delhi, Delhi, India
Year Founded2008
FoundersRashi Narang, Ridhima Coelho, Sandeep Atmaram
Funding Amount$50.3M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsPeak XV Partners, Verlinvest, Amitell Capital, Campden Hill Capital, W&C PetTech

16 Additional Veterinary Startups Worth Following

The top 10 are just a small slice of what’s happening in the veterinary field. Founders are tackling challenges across the board, with many new companies in healthcare and biotech.

Some are early in their journey, raising their first seed rounds, while others are more established. Below is a look at more companies shaping the future of animal health.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Vet-AI logo Vet-AIAI2018£14.8MSeries B
Vetic logo VeticHealthcare2022$29.9MSeries C
SanteVet logo SanteVetHealthcare2003€158.7MPrivate Equity
Vetti Group logo Vetti GroupRetail2023€30MVenture Round
JA Saúde Animal logo JA Saúde AnimalHealthcare2002R$105MPrivate Equity
I-Sense logo I-SenseHealthcare2000₩11.8BSeries A
Mon Véto logo Mon VétoEnterprise2010$100MPrivate Equity
HawkCell logo HawkCellBiotech2018€5MSeries A
aiherd logo aiherdAgTech2020€4.2MSeed
EHOSS logo EHOSSAgTech2022€2MSeed
Virovet logo VirovetBiotech2015€6MSeries B
PreVet logo PreVetHardware2017SEK17.5MVenture Round
Bioceltix sp. z o.o. logo Bioceltix sp. z o.o.Biotech2016PLN11MGrant
anvajo logo anvajoBiotech2016€17.7MSeries A
Farmpharma logo FarmpharmaFood2018SEK500kGrant
Porchside Properties logo Porchside PropertiesAgTech$4.2kGrant

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