About the Prize

The pet care marketplace is huge and growing, with nearly 80 million homes in the US with pets according to the latest APPA Study. This exciting and valuable market provides opportunities to entrepreneurs with innovative products that are aligned with changing expectations and trends. You may have unique insights, intellectual property, or experience to serve that market. We’re interested to understand your innovation and the market opportunity and whether an opportunity for a business relationship exists – a win for both.

9-Square Ventures, Active Capital and Cultivation Capital are leaders in identifying promising early stage companies, helping them find their strengths, and connecting them to resources to help grow.