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Culver City Startup Capitalizes on Pandemic-Driven Pet Market
Culver City Startup Capitalizes on Pandemic-Driven Pet Market
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Did the pandemic compel you to adopt a pet? U.S. pet ownership rose nearly 50% over the last year as Americans, hemmed in by the pandemic, embraced their furry friends. Now, Culver City-based startup Modern Animal is looking to grow its business by appealing to both overtaxed vets and the new rush of pet owners with its hybrid telemedicine subscription service.
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On Friday, Culver City-based startup Modern Animal announced that it had raised a $75.5 million investment to tackle the pet health and care market The company believes its model, which relies on 24/7, app-based care, access to beautifully outfitted clinics for users and a streamlined system for veterinarians, can help upend the way the industry traditionally does business.
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