LE

Leap Venture Studio

VC
Los Angeles, CAWebsite
How to approach: cold outreach ok
Stage

Pre-Seed, Seed

Check Size

$100K – $2.0M

Portfolio

61+ companies

Team

7 partners

Investor activity
Investments in last 12 months: 0

Investment Thesis

Accelerator + fund focused exclusively on pet care innovation, from tech to health and wellness solutions.

Meet the Team

DB

Dylan Boyd

Managing Director

venture acceleration
pet services
growth strategy
SF

Stacia Freeman

Managing Director

Pet Tech
Early-Stage Innovation
RS

Rachel Sheppard

Principal

pet care startups
pet wellness & longevity
innovation in pet food
access to care
senior pets
PK

Phil Kim

Managing Partner

impact investment
animal welfare
pet care startups
SP

Stephen Plumlee

Founder

pet care
accelerator programs
startup ecosystems
AG

Aimee Gilbreath

Partner

animal welfare
pet care innovation
diversity in startups
JL

Jane Lauder

General Partner

consumer brands led by founders
pet health, wellness & longevity
consumer-facing pet brands

Industry Focus

Invests In

Other
Healthcare

Portfolio Companies (61)

Other

TR

TrustedHousesitters

Pet Services
PE

PetDx

Pet HealthTech
BA

Bark Buildings

Real Estate Tech·Seed

Bark Buildings is redefining “dog-friendly” in residential apartment buildings.

BE

BestyBnB

Consumer·Seed

BestyBnB provides safe temporary homes for pets during their owners’ time of crisis — including but not limited to domestic violence, mental health, veteran affairs, and houseless services.

BI

BistroCat

Consumer·Seed

BistroCat is the world’s first fully automated wet cat food feeder that utilizes smart technology to identify flavor preferences and monitor feeding trends.

BL

Blue Pet Co.

Consumer·Seed

Blue Pet Co is a range of clean, marine-powered dog supplements, enriched with seaweed extracts designed to meet a dog’s specific health needs, naturally and sustainably.

BO

Borrow my Doggy

Consumer·Seed

BorrowMyDoggy is an online community matching dog owners with local borrowers for walks, sitting and holiday care.

BR

Bright Planet

Consumer·Seed

Bright Planet Pet makes 100% plant-based dog treats that taste and smell like real meat.

BU

Buddy Bites

Consumer·Seed

Buddy Bites is a pet food brand with a purpose, donating to shelters with every single order.

BU

Bundle x Joy

Consumer·Seed

Bundle x Joy is on a mission to deliver premium pet nutrition, curated product bundles, and endless joy to every pet person.

How to pitch Leap Venture Studio
  • Raising at Pre-Seed, Seed? You're squarely in their sweet spot.
  • Lead with your fit in Other, Healthcare — the sectors they actively back.
  • Size your ask to their typical $100K – $2.0M check.
  • cold outreach ok
  • Address your outreach to a specific partner, such as Dylan Boyd, Managing Director.
  • A warm introduction beats a cold email. Get matched and request an intro.

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