FidoCure
YC W18San Francisco, US · 14 employees · 12 known investors
One Health operates a clinical trial platform using canine cancer data to accelerate and de-risk human oncology drug development. The company leverages a dataset of 2 billion datapoints from dogs with naturally occurring cancer to serve as a comparative model for pharmaceutical R&D, helping drug developers validate efficacy and identify biomarkers before human trials.
Also known as FidoCure · The One Health Company
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesOncologyUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)
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Christina Lopesin𝕏CEO & FounderShe came to veterinary oncology from finance and international development, having worked in emerging markets at Lehman Brothers and Credit Suisse and served as a managing director at Cerberus Capital Management. She also consulted for the United Nations, lectured at Columbia University's Institute of Latin American Studies, and sat on the advisory board of the International Planned Parenthood Federation/Western Hemisphere Region; she is a Y Combinator alum and a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.
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Ben LewisCo-founder
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Benjamin LewisinCo-Founder
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christina lopesin𝕏CEO & Founder
Investors · 12
Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M
aVentureSan Francisco
Civilization Ventures Management, LlcTiburon · $1M – $10M
Global BrainTokyo · $100K – $184M
MaC Venture CapitalLos Angeles · $500K – $2M
MyAsiaVCSeattlevia Aabhas Khanna · inferred
Oncology VenturesNew Yorkvia Ben Freeberg · inferred
Plum Alley InvestmentsNew York · $500K – $1.5M
Strategxy Ventures LLCBeverly Hills · $1M – $5Mvia Henry Horn · inferred
Tau VenturesPalo Alto · $500K
VU Venture PartnersSan Francisco · $200K – $1M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Competitors · 5
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Petcure Oncology568 shared keywordsPetCure Oncology provides comprehensive cancer care for dogs and cats, including advanced stereotactic radiation therapy (SRS/SRT), delivered through board-certified veterinary oncologists and specialists. It partners with veterinarians across the country to give pet parents access to non-surgical cancer treatment options.
Wagwalking507 shared keywordsWag! is a marketplace that connects pet owners with local pet caregivers for services including dog walking, drop-in visits, pet sitting, and boarding. The platform vets caregivers through background checks and provides real-time updates and communication tools for pet owners to monitor their pets during service.
ImpriMed433 shared keywordsImpriMedicine provides live-cell-based predictive analytics to identify effective drugs for treating blood cancers in dogs and cats, offering patient-specific drug response predictions. The company serves veterinary oncology and drug development efforts in the animal health field.
Vetster392 shared keywordsVetster is an online veterinary telehealth platform that connects pet owners with licensed veterinarians for 24/7 video appointments and messaging, along with diagnoses, care plans, and prescriptions through its VetsterRx pharmacy. It serves pet parents across the United States and offers pay-per-appointment or subscription (Vetster Plus) options.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does FidoCure do?
- One Health operates a clinical trial platform using canine cancer data to accelerate and de-risk human oncology drug development. The company leverages a dataset of 2 billion datapoints from dogs with naturally occurring cancer to serve as a comparative model for pharmaceutical R&D, helping drug developers validate efficacy and identify biomarkers before human trials.
- Who founded FidoCure?
- FidoCure was founded by Christina Lopes, Ben Lewis.
- Who are FidoCure's investors?
- FidoCure's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, aVenture, Civilization Ventures Management, Llc, Global Brain, MaC Venture Capital, MyAsiaVC, Oncology Ventures, Plum Alley Investments and 4 more.
- Where is FidoCure headquartered?
- FidoCure is headquartered in San Francisco, US.