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Pet Startups

Updated July 2026

Companies in the pet sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 296 recently funded pet companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
296
Total Funding
$639.8M
Avg Funding
$25.6M
Global Reach
14
countries

Top Cities for Pet

San Jose
Vancouver
Helsinki
New York
San Diego
Seattle

Recently Funded Companies

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San Jose, United States

AI FOR PET provides AI pet solution to identify a pet's abnormal clinical sign with 95% accuracy by photo analysis.

$2.2M raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

VetCare Canadais is a veterinary company focused exclusively on acquiring and operating veterinary practices.

$138.7M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Helsinki, Finland

Alvar Pet's mission is to minimize the carbon pawprint of dogs

Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Wolf Spring manufactures plant-based vitamin drink mixes for dogs that deliver vitamins, minerals, and hydration.

$2.0M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Diego, United States

Vetmab Biosciences is a veterinary company that currently operates in stealth mode.

$2.0M raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Seattle, United States

Rover is an online pet care marketplace that connects pet parents with pet sitters and dog walkers.

$50.0M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Centennial, United States

ClueJay is a developer of a pet health technology that delivers results to an accessible digital dashboard.

$1000K raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Pet Healthcare Technology

$250K raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Istanbul, Turkey

Petopy provides stress-free at-home veterinary services and telehealth services to pet owners.

$250K raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Barueri, Brazil

Digital identity for pets with facial biometrics.

$550K raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Warsaw, Poland

Provider of veterinary and pet care packages for pet owners.

$470K raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

ZumVet provides access to affordable and convenient veterinary care through video calls and medication delivery.

$3.7M raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Machico, Portugal

PLUTOS is a company dedicated to crafting chewable dog treats aimed at enhancing the overall health and well-being of dogs.

$316K raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Australia

Pet Circle offers pet food, medication, accessories, toys, and treats via its subscription-only online store.

$50.1M raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Setagaya, Japan

ANELLA Group is a new welfare-oriented cafe for rescued dogs.

$1.0M raised
Jul 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Whitchurch, United Kingdom

Green Mile Bedding is a supplier of cardboard animal bedding.

$249K raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Boston, United States

Embark offers dog DNA testing that ends preventable diseases in dogs.

$75.0M raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Cuauhtémoc, Mexico

Vetalia reimagines access to the veterinary experience by providing a good range of services tailored to pets.

$10.0M raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Grapevine, United States

CUDDLY is building an ecosystem that combines a digital fundraising platform for animal rescues with a rapidly scaling consumer pet brand.

$2.0M raised
Jul 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Mountain View, United States

Wag! is a mobile application used to instantly find trusted and certified dog walkers.

$10.0M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Kent, United States

Lakefield Veterinary Group is a veterinary company that specializes in preserving the independence and local legacy for veterinarians.

$105.0M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Boca Raton, United States

automed is a comprehensive system designed to provide solutions for challenges surrounding compliance and traceability.

Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Pure and simple dog supplements, delivered.

$10.0M raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Dallas, United States

Animal ID it’s a b2b2c platform for pet owners and manufacturers of pet products.

$50K raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Dublin, Ireland

Felix Pharmaceuticals goal is to provide companion pets with high-quality, reasonably priced bio-equivalent generics.

$175.0M raised
Jun 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

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About the Pet Startup Ecosystem

The pet sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.

Funding Trends in Pet

Pet companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.

Growth Outlook

The pet sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.

Pet Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 296 pet companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$25.6M
Total Funding Tracked
$639.8M
Countries Represented
14

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Pet

1.San Jose
1 companies$2.2M
2.Vancouver
1 companies$138.7M
3.Helsinki
1 companiesUndisclosed
4.New York
1 companies$2.0M
5.San Diego
1 companies$2.0M

Related Industries

Companies in the pet sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.

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