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§ Private Profile · Issaquah, WA, USA
Technology-enabled veterinary services with membership-based pet care plans for pet owners. In-clinic, at-home, and telehealth.
Felix&Fido is a technology-enabled veterinary services company based in Issaquah, Washington, that provides membership-based pet care subscription plans encompassing in-clinic appointments, at-home visits, and telehealth consultations. The organization operates as a direct spinout from the regional startup studio Pioneer Square Labs and recently secured $4 million in pre-seed funding to support its initial launch and operational expansion. This early-stage financing round was led by PSL Ventures and included strategic investment participation from the publicly traded pet care marketplace Rover Group. The company utilizes a hybrid service model that combines a physical veterinary clinic with a dedicated mobile nurse unit to serve pet owners across several Washington municipalities, including Bellevue, Mercer Island, and Renton, alongside its primary Issaquah headquarters. Felix&Fido was founded in 2023 by chief executive officer Gavin Woody, Dr. Shlomo Freiman, and Ian Ma.
Felix&Fido has raised $4.0M across 1 funding round.
Felix&Fido has raised $4.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Felix&Fido has raised $4.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $4.0M Seed in March 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2023 | $4M Seed | Pioneer Square Labs | Alex Tang, Rover Group | Announced |
Felix&Fido has raised $4.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Felix&Fido's investors include Pioneer Square Labs, Alex Tang, Rover Group.
Felix&Fido is a technology-enabled veterinary services company founded in 2022 (with some sources noting 2023) and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specifically operating a state-of-the-art full-service clinic in Issaquah.[1][2][3][6] It delivers pet healthcare through a membership-based model combining leading-edge technology, operational excellence, and a human-centered approach to provide concierge veterinary care, both in-clinic and potentially at-home via credentialed Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs).[1][2][3][5][6] The company serves pet owners facing veterinary shortages, offering proactive care, online support, and clinic services to address the growing human-animal bond post-COVID, while improving staff experiences; it raised $4 million in pre-seed funding in March 2023 led by PSL Ventures.[3][4]
Felix&Fido was co-founded by Gavin Woody (CEO, son of two veterinarians and pet parent), Dr. Shlomo Freiman, and Ian Ma, with founding dated to 2022 in Seattle.[1][3] The idea emerged from personal experiences with veterinary challenges, including staff shortages exacerbated by COVID pet adoptions, and a desire to reimagine care delivery for better pet parent and provider outcomes.[3] Early traction includes launching a clinic in Issaquah, securing pre-seed funding in March 2023, and building a "small but mighty" family operation focused on proactive, accessible care.[3][4][6]
Felix&Fido rides the post-COVID pet care boom, where increased pet adoptions heightened demand amid veterinary staffing crises, enabling tech-enabled models to fill gaps in traditional care.[3] Timing aligns with rising consumer preference for concierge, at-home, and membership-based health services, leveraging platforms for RVT matching to reduce clinic overload and enable proactive interventions like diabetes injections or palliative care.[2][5] Market forces favoring it include pet humanization trends, telemedicine growth in vet services, and investor interest in healthtech (evidenced by $4M pre-seed), positioning it to influence ecosystem scalability by attracting talent and normalizing hybrid vet models.[3][4]
Felix&Fido is poised for expansion from its Issaquah base, potentially scaling clinics, RVT networks, and membership subscriptions amid ongoing vet shortages and pet wellness trends.[1][3][6] Trends like AI-driven diagnostics, nationwide at-home care platforms, and subscription pet health will shape its path, with funding enabling tech enhancements for faster, personalized service.[2][4][5] Its influence may evolve by setting standards for humane, tech-forward vet care, drawing more founders from vet backgrounds to disrupt an underserved market—redefining pet health as accessible and preventive, much like its mission to deliver care "without compromise."[3][6]