• PetDx

  Led · Series B · Dec 2021

  PetDx's flagship product, OncoK9, is a cfDNA-based multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood test for dogs that leverages next-generation sequencing and proprietary bioinformatics. OncoK9 was clinically validated in the CANDiD study using samples prospectively collected from over 1,000 client-owned dogs across more than 40 clinical sites on four continents and demonstrated detection across about 30 canine cancer types. The test is recommended as an annual screening for higher-risk dogs and as an aid in diagnosis, and is currently available at many veterinary clinics across the U.S. PetDx plans to broaden adoption through its own commercial platform and strategic distribution partnerships, expand testing throughput at its central San Diego laboratory, and accelerate its R&D roadmap. The company highlights the large unmet need in veterinary cancer diagnostics and positions OncoK9 as a first-in-class liquid biopsy to bring genomic medicine advances from human oncology to pet health. PetDx has raised significant outside capital to support commercialization and R&D.

• Fi

  Led · Series B · Feb 2021

  Fi is a New York–based pet tech company that builds connected dog collars with Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and AI‑determined geofencing. The company released a second‑generation Series 2 device with hardware improvements including battery optimization that can deliver up to three months of life on a charge (company cites an average around 1.5 months). The device notifies owners when a dog travels outside a learned geofenced area. Fi launched its product in March 2019 and says it has experienced solid growth since then, with demand continuing through the COVID‑19 pandemic. The product became available on Chewy in Q4 of last year, and the company is focused on growing availability across the U.S. Fi describes itself as a relatively small operation and is pursuing additional retail partnerships and research to expand its footprint. Fi makes the world's first LTE-M smart GPS dog collar, offering instant location tracking across the US (subscription required). The collar includes lost-dog alerts, a night-visibility light, and activity monitoring with step-based goals. By leveraging AT&T's LTE-M low-power network, Fi's device averages three months between charges. The product was developed over 18 months and designed by Fred Bould; it retails for $149, supports dogs with 13.5"–34.5" necks, and pairs with a free iOS and Android app; optional GPS/LTE subscriptions range from $1.59–$1.89 per week. Fi was founded in 2017 by Jonathan Bensamoun and Loren Kirkby and is headquartered in DUMBO, Brooklyn. The company says the collar is available now on its website and that it is currently hiring.

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