Elevating your pet business, together.
Our mission is to help you think through your strategy for success, and then surround you with resources to accelerate your growth.
We make this possible through our extensive network of experts across Mars Petcare, Michelson Found Animals and R/GA Ventures.
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A small team backed by some serious partners
Who are we?
Leap is a collective of pet industry experts ready to help you take your business to the next level.
As a startup accelerator focused on the pet industry, we support our portfolio companies through venture capital investment, mentorship, and customized programming tailored to meet each company's needs.
We’re proud of our portfolio companies
200+
million
dollars in follow on capital raised by Leap portfolio companies
45
investments
We’ve made 45 investments to date
15
countries
Our portfolio spans 15 countries
Check out our programs to find the best fit for you and your pet business.
Leap Venture Studio
The first of its kind, the Leap Venture Studio is a pet venture accelerator dedicated to empowering pet care entrepreneurs to achieve their goals in one of the fastest growing markets.
Each company receives $200K USD in venture capital funding, works closely with Leap Venture Studio partners (Mars Petcare, Michelson Found Animals Foundation and R/GA Ventures) and receives direct support and attention from industry experts. The program is held in a hybrid format, with 2 weeks in-person and 10 weeks online.
The Leap Venture Studio culminates with a virtual Demo Day event where cohort companies pitch to investors, industry leaders, and the startup community.
Each company receives $200K USD in venture capital funding, works closely with Leap Venture Studio partners (Mars Petcare, Michelson Found Animals Foundation and R/GA Ventures) and receives direct support and attention from industry experts. The program is held in a hybrid format, with 2 weeks in-person and 10 weeks online.
The Leap Venture Studio culminates with a virtual Demo Day event where cohort companies pitch to investors, industry leaders, and the startup community.
Leap Venture Academy
Leap Venture Academy programming includes fellowship programs, pitch competitions, showcases, and a growing online community of pet care founders. Events are held both in person and online.
The Leap Venture Academy Fellowship is structured as a one week intensive program designed to connect startups with industry resources, programming, and the broader Leap community. The fellowship program is a great opportunity for early-stage pet care entrepreneurs.
The Leap Venture Academy Fellowship is structured as a one week intensive program designed to connect startups with industry resources, programming, and the broader Leap community. The fellowship program is a great opportunity for early-stage pet care entrepreneurs.
We’ve got the pulse
on all things pet
Industry trends, portfolio company accomplishments, new things happening at Leap - you can learn more in our blogs to stay in the know on all things pet.
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Upcoming Events
Virtual
Leap Cohort 7 Virtual Demo Day
Thu, 8 Jun 2023 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Join us for our annual demo day event and hear from 6 incredible startups shaping the future of the petcare industry!
In-Person
SuperZoo
August 16-18, 2023
We are attending this event and would love to see you there!
In-Person
Leap SuperZoo Pitch Competition 2023 Information and Criteria
August 15th-18th
- The final pitch competition will be held in person in Las Vegas, Nevada August 15th-18th
- The Leap fellowship program is for underrepresented founders (female or person of color on the founding team).
- There is a grand prize of $XX for the winner of the pitch compeition
In-Person
Petcare Innovation Summit US
December 5-6, 2023
We are attending this event and would love to see you there!
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