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#PetTech is thriving in APAC, with pet-tech #startups expected to hit US$29b in market value by end-2024, according to Pitchbook data. To promote collaboration and investment in pet-tech, UNLEASHED by Purina, Nestle’s global pet-tech accelerator, hosted their first-ever startup meetup for Asia, Oceania, and Africa (AOA) on Sentosa. Co-organised with Singapore-based pet-tech firm ZumVet, the event brought together over 80 global startups and 20 investors, with 10 startups joining a pitch competition to present their innovations – the top two startups are TABPS Pets Pvt Ltd and RABO, Inc. / Catlog. Emerging trends driving pet care innovations in AOA – which have over 1,900 pet startups – are: ⚪ AI-powered solutions for smarter pet care ⚪ Computer vision applications for health diagnostics and pet monitoring ⚪ Sustainability-focused products addressing environmental concerns As the site of Nestle Purina’s AOA regional headquarters, Singapore provides Nestle Purina with a ready ecosystem of partners to catalyse the development of innovative solutions. Learn how Nestle Purina plans to shape the future of pet care from Singapore: https://lnkd.in/gdnXWUmv 📸 : UNLEASHED by Purina