AnimalBiome Raises $8.6M in Series A Funding
- AnimalBiome, an Oakland, Calif.-based, science-powered animal health company, raised $8.6m in Series A funding
- The round was led by Cargill. Additional investors include SOSV (IndieBio) along with Moai Capital, Digitalis Ventures, Michelson Found Animal Foundation, and R/GA Ventures
- The company intends to use the funds to accelerate growth and create new microbial cocktails for companion animals
- The company uses science to access, restore, and maintain the gut health of cats and dogs
- The company also uses its proprietary pet microbiome platform to design new supplements to manipulate and support healthy microbiomes
- The investment enables the company to create new microbial cocktails for cats and dogs with chronic digestive disorders and skin conditions