Melbourne's Elita raises $1.9M to extend dogs' healthy lives
Pet-health startup Elita Genetics, based in Melbourne, has secured $1.9 million to grow from cell banking into canine longevity, with Boost VC leading and four other backers alongside.
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Every published round Boost VC took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta | Seed | 7 Feb 2022 | US$12.4m (A$17.3m) | Participant | Startup Daily, TechCrunch Australia | |
| Elita | Seed | 14 Sep 2026 | $1.9m | Participant | Startup Daily, Gandel Invest portfolio |
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Pet-health startup Elita Genetics, based in Melbourne, has secured $1.9 million to grow from cell banking into canine longevity, with Boost VC leading and four other backers alongside.
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