Leap Venture Studio

What is Leap Venture Studio?

Leap Venture Studio is a corporate venture capital firm operating out of Portland, Oregon, United States, with a specialized focus on the pet industry. They are a unique startup accelerator that provides venture capital investment, mentorship, and tailored programming to pet care entrepreneurs looking to elevate their business. Leap Venture Studio forms a part of a collective helmed by pet industry experts whose mission is to help companies refine their business strategies for success and growth by leveraging an extensive network of experts across Mars Petcare and Michelson Found Animals.

They take pride in the achievements of their portfolio companies, which have collectively raised over $200 million in follow-on capital. To date, Leap Venture Studio has engaged in 52 investments spanning 16 different countries.

Their comprehensive approach to support includes the Leap Venture Studio program, offering $200K USD in venture capital funding, and a hybrid model for their accelerator program, which intermingles in-person and online interactions over 12 weeks, culminating in a Demo Day event for cohort companies to pitch to investors and industry leaders.

Additionally, their Leap Venture Academy offers fellowship programs, pitch competitions, showcases, and soaring online community for pet care founders.

Their programs and events, available both in-person and online, aim to foster a thriving community of pet entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. Their portfolio highlights companies such as Dog Child, Hound, The Bark Shoppe, Oliver Pets, and Rex, each offering innovative solutions to enhance the pet care industry.

Leap Venture Studio maintains a finger on the pulse of the pet industry, disseminating trends, portfolio accomplishments, and updates through their blog and events, while inviting industry engagement through online communities such as Slack.