
A smarter world for pets and their people starts here
Michelson Found Animals and Mars Petcare, have partnered to launch the Leap Venture Studio & Academy: the first startup-centric program built to springboard innovation in the growing pet ecosystem.


A smarter world for pets and their people starts here
Mars Petcare and the Michelson Found Animals Foundation have partnered to launch Leap Ventures: the first startup-centric program built to springboard innovation in the growing pet ecosystem.
LEAP VENTURE STUDIO
The Leap Venture Studio combines the expertise of powerhouse companies R/GA, Michelson Found Animals and Mars Pet Care, to bring pet-focused startups to the next level through a 12-week-long accelerator program.
The industry’s first pet care-specific startup accelerator.
LEAP VENTURE ACADEMY
The Leap Venture Academy provides early stage pet care startups with year-round, pre-accelerator opportunities like networking events, webinars, pitch competitions and bootcamps.
Resources for pet care startups at any stage.
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