FirstVet
5 known investors
Swedish veterinary telemedicine company offering on-demand video consultations with licensed vets for pet owners.
Also known as FirstVet AB
Investors · 5
Company profile
researched Aug 2026FirstVet is a veterinary telemedicine provider founded in 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden. Through a mobile app and website, pet owners book video consultations with licensed veterinarians who provide advice, triage, home-care recommendations, treatment recommendations and, when needed, referrals to local veterinary clinics or emergency facilities. Consultations are recorded, and users receive transcripts and medical records by email, with each pet's record retained for later appointments. The company positions the service as a supplement to physical clinics rather than a replacement, and states it maintains a nationwide catalogue of veterinary clinics for referrals.
The service covers dogs, cats, rabbits and other small pets, addressing conditions such as vomiting and diarrhea, eye and ear problems, itching and skin conditions, coughing and sneezing, injuries and accidents, toxin ingestion, parasites, dental care, behavioral problems, wellness care and post-operative rehabilitation; the app listing also references healthcare advice for horses. FirstVet added a "Healthy Pet Checkup" virtual wellness consultation in 2021. Consultations are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and the company reports operating in seven markets: the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
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Key figures
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Timeline · 7
launches, deals, and filingsFirstVet partnered with Fletcher London Ltd. (Fletch) to embed a pet insurance marketplace within its televet platform for US users.
Pet transport marketplace CitizenShipper partnered with FirstVet to provide veterinary advice during pet transport.
FirstVet announced a partnership with Petwise, an insurance specialist for senior dogs and cats in the UK.
FirstVet released Healthy Pet Check-Up, a virtual wellness consultation addressing difficulty obtaining timely in-clinic veterinary appointments.
Following a $35m funding round, FirstVet enabled pet owners in all 50 US states to access 24/7 advice, with an operational team of 14 staff in the US. The company said it planned to launch in Canada and France the following year.
At the time of its Series B, FirstVet operated in five markets (UK, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Sweden) and said funding would support launches in additional markets including the US, Germany and France, plus product automation tools and integration with clinics' existing systems.
Covéa Insurance partnered with FirstVet to help pets receive medical attention during COVID-19 lockdown.
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In the news
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primary sources listed
- About FirstVet | FirstVetfirstvet.com · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does FirstVet do?
- Swedish veterinary telemedicine company offering on-demand video consultations with licensed vets for pet owners.
- Who are FirstVet's investors?
- FirstVet's investors include Cathay Innovation, CNI, OMERS Ventures, Creandum, Mubadala Capital.