Pet Care Innovation Prize
Overview
Pet Care Innovation Prize is an accelerator and prize competition powered by Nestlé Purina PetCare that supports early-stage companies in the pet care industry with non-dilutive funding, mentorship, and an accelerator bootcamp.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shameless Pets | Jan 2019 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Friends & Family Pet Food | Apr 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Veterinarian Exam Assistant | Mar 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| AnimalBiome | Nov 2017 | Grant | Co-investor |
| ChefPaw | Aug 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Pet Care Innovation Prize based?
Pet Care Innovation Prize is headquartered in Saint Louis, Michigan, United States.
When was Pet Care Innovation Prize founded?
Pet Care Innovation Prize was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does Pet Care Innovation Prize have?
Pet Care Innovation Prize has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Pet Care Innovation Prize's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Shameless Pets, Friends & Family Pet Food, Veterinarian Exam Assistant, AnimalBiome, ChefPaw.
What was Pet Care Innovation Prize's most recent investment shown here?
Pet Care Innovation Prize's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in ChefPaw in 2025.
What sectors does Pet Care Innovation Prize focus on?
Pet Care Innovation Prize focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does Pet Care Innovation Prize focus on?
Stage focus information for Pet Care Innovation Prize is not publicly available.