Raising seed capital for an animal health startup? You need more than funding.
The only U.S. angel network dedicated exclusively to animal health
The hard part isn’t just raising money. It’s finding partners who already know your space. VANE brings together operators and investors who have built and sold in animal health before.
Raising seed capital for an animal health startup? You need more than funding.
The only US angel network dedicated exclusively to animal health
The hard part isn’t just raising money. It’s finding partners who already know your space. VANE brings together operators and investors who have built and sold in animal health before.
Am I a fit?
Investment criteria at a glance
Animal-health focused
Early-stage and raising capital
Structured for angel investment
Angel-friendly deal
Typical deal guidelines:
Pre-money valuation under $15M
Raising under $1M
Projected revenue of $10M+ within 5 years
Individual investments range from $10K to $75K
What you get beyond the check
Mentorship from veterinarians, operators, and investors who have built and grown animal health businesses
Access to a network of potential partners and customers
Smart capital sized for early-stage growth
Support toward licensing, acquisition, or partnerships
Credibility with the investors you'll raise from next
What we invest in
Adjacent areas are welcome. If it touches animal health, pitch it.
Veterinary Care & Practice
Veterinarian-client-patient experience • Telehealth/alternative healthcare delivery • Client communications • Practice productivity improvement • Hospital information systems • Primary-specialty care integration • Supply chain solutions • Practice team education content & technology • Early-stage veterinary practices & networks • Veterinary real estate • Staffing solutions • End-of-life services
Diagnostics & Therapeutics
Novel diagnostic tests & platforms • In-home diagnostics • Wearable health monitoring • Laboratory services • New drugs • Drug development platforms & biotechnology • Medical devices
Pet Retail
Pet care products & services • Nutraceuticals & diet • Pet family services & technology
Other Ventures
Research animal use reduction • Animal welfare improvement services & technology (research, wildlife, livestock) • Ecosystem health