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# Elita raises $1.9 million for at-home dog health tests
- URL: https://www.bushletter.com/elita-raises-1-9m-to-bring-at-home-dog-health-tests-to-market/
- Published: 2026-09-25T22:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-01T01:31:38.000Z
- Description: US venture firm Boost VC backed the funding round to fund the Melbourne startup's Blueprint360 biomarker kit, which launches before the end of 2026 alongside a VetChat telehealth partnership.
- Author: Editor
- Tags: Business, Australia, Elita

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By **Vikram Singh** · 2026-09-21

TLDR

Melbourne pet health startup Elita has closed a $1.9 million funding round backed by US firm Boost VC to fund Blueprint360, an at-home biomarker kit for dogs due before year's end. Four co-investors joined the round alongside a VetChat telehealth partnership giving owners round-the-clock vet access.

## The raise

Melbourne pet health startup Elita has closed a $1.9 million funding round backed by US venture firm Boost VC, with Gandel Invest, Artesian's Female Leaders Fund, Touch Ventures and M8 Ventures joining as co-investors.[\[1\]](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/elitapet%5Ftwo-announcements-from-our-team-today-weve-activity-7505106906693328896-gD9v?ref=bushletter.com) The capital goes toward finalising Blueprint360, an at-home biological test kit for dogs, and expanding the company's telehealth partnership with VetChat.

Elita framed the round's purpose around making every dog's biology visible and useful to the people who love them, per the company's announcement.[\[1\]](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/elitapet%5Ftwo-announcements-from-our-team-today-weve-activity-7505106906693328896-gD9v?ref=bushletter.com) VetChat integration gives Blueprint subscribers 24-hour on-demand veterinary access through the app, adding a clinical layer to what Elita bills as a preventative care platform.[\[1\]](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/elitapet%5Ftwo-announcements-from-our-team-today-weve-activity-7505106906693328896-gD9v?ref=bushletter.com)

## Blueprint and Blueprint360

Elita's existing Blueprint platform combines a dog's biological data, clinical history and owner observations into a continuously updated health record.[\[3\]](https://www.elita.pet/blog-posts/elita-blueprint-preventative-care-platform?ref=bushletter.com) Blueprint360 extends that record with at-home biomarker testing, giving owners a read on their dog's internal health without a clinic visit, with the kit due to ship before the end of 2026.[\[1\]](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/elitapet%5Ftwo-announcements-from-our-team-today-weve-activity-7505106906693328896-gD9v?ref=bushletter.com)

Elita launched in June 2024 as Australia's first canine stem cell banking service before pivoting toward preventative health tracking.[\[2\]](https://www.elita.pet/blog-posts/a-mission-to-transform-pet-healthcare?ref=bushletter.com) Founder Paloma Newton said the stem cell offering was always oriented toward the longer arc of an individual animal's health. "When you bank your dog's stem cells with us, you're not just preparing for treatment, you're gaining access to your pet's unique biology and starting to build their individual health profile," Newton said.[\[2\]](https://www.elita.pet/blog-posts/a-mission-to-transform-pet-healthcare?ref=bushletter.com)

Elita enters a market where microbiome tests, DNA screening and telehealth rivals have multiplied as owners push to catch health issues earlier. Australia's companion animal health market is forecast to reach US $665.7 million in 2026, according to Grand View Research.[\[4\]](https://www.grandviewresearch.com/horizon/outlook/companion-animal-health-market/australia?ref=bushletter.com) Bushletter could not independently verify Elita's product performance claims, which come from the company's own releases, and Blueprint360 remains on track for a launch before 31 December 2026.[\[1\]](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/elitapet%5Ftwo-announcements-from-our-team-today-weve-activity-7505106906693328896-gD9v?ref=bushletter.com)

KEY TAKEAWAYS

01Boost VC backed the $1.9 million round alongside Gandel Invest, Artesian's Female Leaders Fund, Touch Ventures and M8 Ventures.

02Blueprint360, an at-home biological test kit for dogs, is due to launch before the end of 2026.

03Australia's companion animal health market is forecast at US $665.7 million for 2026, per Grand View Research.

04Elita started in June 2024 as Australia's first canine stem cell banking service before pivoting to preventative health tracking.

05VetChat integration gives Blueprint subscribers 24-hour on-demand veterinary telehealth access.

SOURCES & CITATIONS

1. [Elita LinkedIn announcement: $1.9 million funding round and Blueprint360](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/elitapet%5Ftwo-announcements-from-our-team-today-weve-activity-7505106906693328896-gD9v?ref=bushletter.com)
2. [Elita blog: A mission to transform pet healthcare](https://www.elita.pet/blog-posts/a-mission-to-transform-pet-healthcare?ref=bushletter.com)
3. [Elita blog: Blueprint preventative care platform](https://www.elita.pet/blog-posts/elita-blueprint-preventative-care-platform?ref=bushletter.com)
4. [Grand View Research: Australian companion animal health market outlook](https://www.grandviewresearch.com/horizon/outlook/companion-animal-health-market/australia?ref=bushletter.com)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Elita's Blueprint360 product?

Blueprint360 is an at-home biomarker test kit for dogs that connects to Elita's Blueprint platform, which tracks a dog's biological data, clinical history and owner observations in one health record. It is due to launch before the end of 2026.

Who invested in Elita's funding round?

The $1.9 million funding round was backed by US firm Boost VC and included Gandel Invest, Artesian's Female Leaders Fund, Touch Ventures and M8 Ventures.

How big is Australia's companion animal health market?

Grand View Research forecasts the Australian companion animal health market will reach US $665.7 million in 2026, driven by rising pet ownership and demand for advanced veterinary services.

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Vikram Singh writes about banking. He follows where money actually moves, from the strategy set in head office to what changes on a customer's phone.