AI-native veterinary practice management platform Lupa has closed a £3.3m seed funding round.
The London-based software development business says that it is reimagining practice management software for veterinary clinics.
Only 11% of UK vets are satisfied with their PMS, it claims, with most spending 10-20 hours per week on administrative tasks that could be automated.
It is doing this with an intuitive, AI-powered Veterinary Operating System that automates administrative tasks.
Key pillars of the platform are an intelligent assistant, AI-powered note-taking, and apps and portals streamlining the booking and payment processes.
“We’ve built Lupa from the ground up to be AI-native, making it dramatically more efficient and easier to use than legacy systems that are holding practices back,” said CEO and co-founder Nicolò Frisiani.
“Our early results show that practices can save significant time on administration while providing better care.”
The round involved investors including firstminute capital, 2100 Ventures, Vento and JP Morgan.
Lupa will use the new funding to accelerate product development and commercial expansion.
The platform was recently ranked #1 Best New Veterinary PMS in the State of the PMS Report, outperforming over 100 evaluated solutions.
It has also secured an exclusive partnership agreement with Vetsure, the UK’s largest vet buying group, with over 1,200 member clinics.
Sam Endacott, partner at firstminute capital, added: “With pet ownership at record highs and a growing vet shortage, the timing couldn’t be better for a modern, AI-native solution.
“We’re thrilled to be backing this exceptional team on their journey to transform veterinary care.”