Leap Venture Studio & Academy

❗ Don’t miss out! There are only two days left to submit your application for Leap Venture Studio 2025! 🕑 🚀 Whether you're disrupting pet tech, pet healthcare, pet diagnostics, sustainability, or other innovations we want to hear from you! 👉 Details and application available here: https://lnkd.in/g6rXnFQc 📅 Applications are due by Sunday, September 15th (11:59pm Pacific Time). ⌛ ❤️ We also have one special spot for an impact company! This space is reserved for a business that is best measured by its positive impact on the pet care ecosystem. Separate application and terms apply, learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g_2eythh #petcareaccelerator #Leap #innovativecompanies #petcareindustry #pettech #petstartups #petcare

👉 Check out this week’s Leap portfolio wins! 🎙 Rachel Sheppard, Leap Co-Lead was recently interviewed by VentureFuel Visionaries podcast, have a listen:  https://lnkd.in/dZACB7dy 🏆 Congratulations to Mathieu Glassman VMD DACVS MBA, Founder & CEO of Dr. Cuddles, on being named TEDCO's winner: https://lnkd.in/dfRXczs9 ⭐ Scooch founder and CEO, Baris Ozaydinli, was interviewed by 150sec.com - have a read: https://lnkd.in/dXyh2arg We’re looking forward to seeing you back with us next Friday! 🚀 #WeeklyWins #Leap #Petcare

⏳ Deadline Alert ⏳ Leap Venture Studio 2025, Cohort 9 applications are due by Sunday, September 15th (11:59 pm Pacific Time). 🚀 Whether you're disrupting pet tech, pet healthcare, pet diagnostics, sustainability, or other innovations in pet care we want to hear from you! 👉 Details and application are available here: https://lnkd.in/g6rXnFQc ❤️ We also have one special spot for an impact company! This space is reserved for a business that is best measured by its positive impact on the pet care ecosystem. Separate application and terms apply, learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g_2eythh #petcareaccelerator #Leap #innovativecompanies #petcareindustry #pettech #petstartups #petcare

Happy Friday! We’re back with another round of Leap portfolio Weekly Wins! ⭐ 🏆 Congratulations to Bundle x Joy as they celebrate winning the 4th annual Shelfie Awards by Startup CPG in pet care category: https://lnkd.in/d8nMpFUJ 🎙 Matt Krentz and Andy Bond, founders of BestyBnB will be joining Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) for a special Pet Week discussion next week: https://lnkd.in/dYWeMcD4 📈 More than 1 in 10 vet clinics in the U.S. have now contributed vaccinations data to VetVerifi 🐾: https://lnkd.in/dnJjptVF 🆕 Blue Pet Co. is gearing up for the holiday season with the release of exclusive Christmas Edition Pumpkin & Cinnamon GoSmile™ Dental Sticks: https://lnkd.in/d2PZBU9P 👉 Blue Pet Co. is also currently a finalist for the Irish Made Awards 2024 by Irish Country Magazine in pet care category: https://lnkd.in/dNb5Ndez We’re looking forward to seeing you back with us next Friday! 🚀 #WeeklyWins #Leap #Petcare 

📢 Calling early-stage pet care entrepreneurs: applications for Leap Venture Studio 2025, Cohort 9 are now being accepted! Don’t miss the chance to become part of the most exciting accelerator program in pet care. The deadline to apply is September 15th. 📅 The 2025 program will run from February through May in a hybrid format and can take your startup to the next level. Selected startups will receive:  💰 200K USD in venture capital funding  👩💼 👨💼 Mentorship from industry leaders  📈 A custom services project with award-winning strategists, designers, and consultants 📔 Group sessions, fireside chats, and workshops with industry experts 🌍 Access to a growing global network of alumni Whether you're disrupting the pet tech space, innovating in pet healthcare, reimagining the future of sustainability, or exploring new frontiers, we want to hear from you! 👉 Apply now and leap toward the future of pet care: https://lnkd.in/g6rXnFQc ❤️ We have one special spot for an impact company! This space is reserved for a business that is best measured by its positive impact on the pet care ecosystem. This opportunity is open to various business models including non-profits or for-profits that are impact-focused. Separate application and terms apply – check it out here: https://lnkd.in/g_2eythh Questions? Register and join us for the last virtual information session planned. 👇 📆 Thursday, September 5th 9-10a PT. Register here  https://lnkd.in/gwURFqVq

It’s Friday, and we’re back with our Leap portfolio Weekly Wins! 👇 📈 Baris Ozaydinli, founder of Scooch, has shared his entrepreneurial journey and future plans for the company with Fast Company: https://lnkd.in/dvbRxrRS. 🔬 MI:RNA Diagnostics is bringing together a collective of experts and leading practitioners for a collaborative workshop on Sept 9th, looking at how we can use diagnostics and management strategies to tackle Johne’s Disease: https://lnkd.in/dxPRXz2y 🐾 WIMBA introduces a new resource for their providers and clients—an exclusive Facebook group, WIMBA Pets, designed specifically for pet parents whose furry friends are using WIMBA orthotics or prosthetics: https://lnkd.in/d53wM4kx 🏆 Innovative Pet Lab and its CEO Jamie Smith won the pitch contest at the Veterinary Innovation Summit last week: https://lnkd.in/d9QxGYkE 🤝 Jiminy's entered a partnership with the insect-protein producer Innovafeed, aiming to promote Hilucia™ black soldier fly ingredient and educate consumers on the benefits of insect protein: https://lnkd.in/dUsiqQUP ☀ Happy weekend and looking forward to seeing you next week! 🚀

📢 Attention early-stage pet care entrepreneurs: applications for Leap Venture Studio 2025, Cohort 9 are now being accepted! Become part of the most exciting accelerator program in pet care. The 2025 program will run from February through May in a hybrid format and can take your startup to the next level. Selected startups will receive: 💰 200K USD in venture capital funding 👩🏫 👨🏫 Mentorship from industry leaders 🌟 A custom services project with award-winning strategists, designers, and consultants ✍ Group sessions, fireside chats, and workshops with industry experts 🌐 Access to a growing global network of alumni Whether you're disrupting the pet tech space, innovating in pet healthcare, reimagining the future of sustainability, or exploring new frontiers, we want to hear from you! 👉 Apply now and leap toward the future of pet care: https://lnkd.in/g6rXnFQc ❤️ We have one special spot for an impact company! This space is reserved for a business that is best measured by its positive impact on the pet care ecosystem. This opportunity is open to various business models including non-profits or for-profits that are impact-focused. Separate application and terms apply – check it out here: https://lnkd.in/g_2eythh The deadline to apply is September 15th. ❓ If you have any questions, register and join us for one of the upcoming virtual information sessions. 👇 🗓 Wednesday, August 28th 8-9a PT. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gjd9SjEP  🗓 Thursday, September 5th 9-10a PT. Register here https://lnkd.in/gwURFqVq #petcareaccelerator #Leap #innovativecompanies #petcareindustry #pettech #petstartups #petcare

🚀 Happy Friday! Check out our Leap portfolio Weekly Wins! 🎙 Eve Hanks, Founder & CEO of MI:RNA, has recently shared insights with Healthcare Business International about the veterinary diagnostics market: https://lnkd.in/din5z6u7 🎤 Dr. Johanna Majamaa, DVM, Co-Founder & CEO, GekkoVet, was interviewed in an episode of the Podcast Corner. Have a listen:  https://lnkd.in/g4X65nW9 👉 Baris Ozaydinli, Founder & CEO Scooch will be speaking at the Young Owners Forum organized by Fast Company in Bodrum: https://lnkd.in/d7fGexZd 🐾 PetHub, Inc. has launched an innovative pilot program at regional animal shelters in partnership with Kinship: https://lnkd.in/dtT9BXc9 ☀ Have a great weekend and look out for more news next week! #WeeklyWins #Leap #Petcare

What an incredible first day at SuperZoo! Please join us in congratulating our pitch competition participants who all did an incredible job on stage today at our pitch competition in partnership with Black Pet Business Network. We’re thrilled to announce the 2024 winners: 🏆 1st Place Grand Prize Winner: Jerrica Fletcher, PawGone Good 🏆 2nd Place Winner: Srihas Sampath and Tejashree Sawant, Skona Pet Food   🏆 3rd Place Winner: Jeanette Eng, Social Paws App Congratulations once again to all of our finalists and winners!

Best of luck to this year’s finalists of the Leap Venture Studio & Academy x Black Pet Business Network live pitch competition happening this week at SUPERZOO 2024! 🏆 Six startups will compete on stage in Las Vegas, and one grand prize winner will walk away with $10K to help fuel their business. 🚀 Heading to SUPERZOO? Be sure to join us at the emerging brand stage on Wednesday, August 14th at 11 am and support these pet care innovators: Eric Adams – Dog & Whistle Jerrica Fletcher – PawGone Good Srihas Sampath and Tejashree Sawant – Skona Pet Food Jeanette Eng – Social Paws App Kenan Peters – treev Patricia Porter, MBA – EVA-Electronic Veterinary Assistant #SUPERZOO2024 #PetCare #Leap