A pet care startup accelerator designed to remove obstacles and propel your business forward.
About Us
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Mars Petcare supports the industry’s boldest new ideas and startups by leveraging resources, capabilities and data in one place, one platform. It is focused on spring-boarding innovation in the pet care space and is making the lives of pets and their owners better.
Mars Petcare's deep knowledge of pet wellness is unparalleled. Their team of industry experts are there to support you each step of the way. We will match you with the right specialist for your company’s needs.
To support portfolio companies focused on any aspect of animal welfare, Michelson Found Animals will connect your team with new partners to advance both your goals and that of the animal rescue community.
As one of the world’s largest and marketing service agencies you’ll have access to their team and services to bring your brand to new heights.
The leadership behind Leap
Pet care founders are these amazing people who deeply care about making the world a better place for pets, and each of our founders brings a unique business expertise to a wonderful industry.
As founders solve for problems they experience with their own dogs and cats, I’m amazed and impressed at the variety of unique products and services they invent.
The level of enthusiasm each day the pet founders bring and level of passion they have to make a difference in pet and human lives is what excites me.
The fact that we have not lost any companies in our five years of existence highlights not only our great decision-making process, but also the nimble and unrelenting nature of our founders!
I’m continually inspired by LEAP companies and their ability to be adaptable, flexible, and resilient in the face of challenges.
The most successful companies I’ve worked with are led by founders driven by passion and curiosity who surround themselves with strong and diverse teams.
Every single stakeholder — founder, investor, advisor, partner — is working out of a love for our pets, and that’s just a great job to go to everyday.
Upcoming Events
Leap Venture Studio Cohort 5 Virtual Demo Day
From February through April 2022, 6 pet care startups joined the Leap Venture Studio to enhance their business plans, prepare for fundraising milestones, and design go-to-market strategies. Join us as we culminate the program and celebrate the incredible founders that are forging new trails in the $100 billion pet care industry!
Office Hours with Isabel Havens, MFA & Dylan Boyd, R/GA Ventures
Join us to ask questions about the Leap Venture Studio accelerator program and opportunities to connect with our pet care community.
Leap Venture Studio 2023 Program Information Session
Join us for a virtual webinar to learn more about the Leap Venture Studio 2023 program and have your questions answered.
Petcare Innovation Summit EU
We are attending this event and would love to see you there! Showcasing the latest innovations across Europe to drive partnerships and investment within petcare.
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