Elita
Elita is a Melbourne pet-health startup, founded by Paloma Newton and Jackson Gritching, that banks stem cells collected during a puppy's or kitten's desexing procedure for potential future regenerative treatments. It has raised at least $1.9 million from investors including Boost VC, Gandel Invest and Artesian, and also runs the Elita Blueprint health-tracking app.
- Sector
- Pet health / stem cell banking
- Business model
- B2C subscription (pet health platform)
- Headquarters
- Melbourne
- Markets
- Australia
- Latest round
- $1.9M, incl. Boost VC, Gandel Invest, Artesian Female Leaders Fund (2026)
Sources: startupdaily.net, elita.pet, capitalbrief.com
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Backers heard on Day One
M8 Ventures 2026 · 2 on Day One 
Side Stage Ventures Pre-seed, Jul 2025 · 3 on Day One 
Archangel Ventures Pre-seed, Jul 2025 · 2 on Day One 
Startmate Pre-seed, Jul 2025 · 1 on Day One Also backed by Boost VC, Gandel Invest, Artesian (Female Leaders Fund), Touch Ventures.
Sources: capitalbrief.com, startupdaily.net
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