Investor Profile
Ideal investors have a proven track record of investing in tech startups and pet care or healthcare-related sectors, particularly in companies with scalable platforms, innovative solutions, and successful exits. Investors with experience in SaaS or marketplaces for the pet care or healthcare industry would be a strong fit.
Preferred Sectors
Pet Care, Health Tech, SaaS, Marketplace Platforms. Investors with expertise in the pet care industry, technology solutions, and consumer-facing platforms would be ideal.
Preferred Stage
Ideal investors are interested in early-stage startups, especially those with a developed prototype or Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Investors who support companies through seed and Series A funding are a good fit.
Preferred Geographics
Primary focus is on U.S.-based companies, particularly in areas with growing pet ownership (e.g., urban markets) and expanding pet service sectors. However, investors open to international expansion and those familiar with global pet care trends would also be valuable.
Preferred Size
Investment range is typically between $100,000 - $1,000,000.
Preferred Involvement
Open to taking a board seat or providing strategic guidance through mentorship. Ideal investors should be hands-on, offering expertise in scaling platforms and business development, while also offering access to key industry networks.
Investor Detail
Long-Term growth, with a focus on market penetration and scalability. Investors are looking for revenue generation within the medium-term, with potential for exit opportunities in the longer-term.
Investors should have a robust distribution network within the pet care or consumer health industries, offering direct access to businesses, consumers, and retail channels. These networks can significantly boost PPR’s market penetration and growth.
Investors should have active memberships in industry trade associations within pet care, technology, or healthcare sectors.
Investors must be compliant with regulatory bodies and bring a strong understanding of compliance in consumer-facing products and services.
A history of successful investments, with case studies or testimonials from previous or current portfolio companies, would be preferred.
Cultural fit with PPR’s values, focusing on trust, innovation, and community within the pet care space, is essential.
Target Investors
A New York-based venture capital firm focused on solutions in human and animal health. They’ve invested in companies like AnimalBiome, which focuses on microbiome-based diagnostics for pets.
A firm that has invested in Alvar Pet, an eco-friendly pet food startup. They focus on businesses with high scalability potential in consumer sectors.
This global family-backed investment company has backed significant pet tech brands, including Chewy and Heads Up For Tails.
A multi-stage VC firm investing in diverse sectors, including pet tech. Their portfolio includes Petcube, a pet camera company, and other pet-focused startups.