$10 Million (Pre-Seed) Closed For Transforming Pet Healthcare

Tandem – a pet healthcare startup on a mission to deliver affordable healthcare to every pet – recently announced that it has secured $10 million in pre-seed funding to redefine veterinary care. And building on its mobile clinics and telemedicine services, Tandem will launch a 5,000 sq ft AI-based health hub this summer.

Tandem provides a forward-thinking ecosystem for veterinary medicine. And through its proprietary AI-driven operating system, Tandem effortlessly connects a complete range of pet healthcare services within a single platform. This includes telehealth consultations, at-home wellness visits, state-of-the-art clinical facilities, and pharmacy services, addressing customers’ needs anytime and anywhere.

Tandem’s integrated technology platform is crafted to enable veterinary care providers to provide exceptional care. And it ensures a seamless experience for pet parents and supports next-generation veterinary teams dedicated to upholding the highest standard of care.

Since launching its pilot services in the fall of 2024, Tandem partnered with over 100 residential complexes in the greater Boston area to create “Neighborhood Clinics,” bringing convenient and accessible veterinary care to more than 500 pet families. And Tandem’s proprietary platform Laika enabled veterinarians to integrate the latest AI advancements into clinical practice. This enhanced the clinical experience and saved an average of 2 hours of administrative work daily.

With 70%+ of U.S. households owning pets and veterinary burnout at crisis levels, the need for innovative pet healthcare solutions has never been greater. And Tandem’s integrated approach ensures better care for pets while reducing strain on veterinarians.

KEY QUOTES:

“At Tandem, we believe every pet deserves a healthy, vibrant life. By bridging different silos of veterinary care, we’re delivering high-quality care that lets pets truly thrive—not just survive. We are leveraging our experience in building large-scale, high-impact healthcare systems to enhance pet healthcare. An integrated healthcare experience not only improves the lives of pets and their parents but also eases the work of veterinary care providers.”

– Prem Sharma, CEO, a serial healthcare entrepreneur

“Improving pet healthcare isn’t just about better care for animals—it’s about creating a smarter, more sustainable work environment that empowers veterinarians, reduces burnout, and attracts the best talent to drive the future of veterinary medicine. The drugs I prescribe to my patients and most of the devices I use in my procedures are initially tested on animals. So, why can’t we fix the broken human healthcare system by establishing a successful animal healthcare model?”

– Dr. Khalid Aljabri, Co-founder, a medical doctor and serial entrepreneur

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