The philanthropic pet food brand plans to expand in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.

The brand plans to use the capital to grow its e-commerce platform, enter new retail locations, expand its product portfolio, and improve research and development. 

Buddy Bites, Happy Howl, James & Ella and three other startups will participate in the accelerator program. 

Selected startups will receive $200,000 in funding and guidance from world-leading pet care experts.

Selected brands will receive $200,000 and tailor-made support from leading industry experts and investors.

Up to seven pet industry startups will be selected to participate from March 6 to June 9.

Leap Venture Studio has selected six early-stage pet care companies for its fifth cohort.