![]() ![]() “The pet industry has shown explosive growth over the past decade,” Aimee Gailbreath, executive director of the Michelson Found Animals Foundation, and partner at pet-centric startup accelerator Leap Venture Studio, told CO. ![]() It’s not only a disease treatment but also disease prevention to help our pets live happier and healthier.”Ĭonsumer spending on pets is higher than ever, reflecting changing values around human-pet relationships as well as shifting generational norms, which is creating opportunities for companies like Hirschhorn’s. “We’ve been really pleasantly surprised by how receptive people have been to this type of science,” Hirschhorn said. An appearance on TV’s Shark Tank has given the brand a boost in exposure. Thus far, Gallant has invested its $11 million in funding, raised by a collection of venture capital partners, in research and development, as well as clinical studies that can serve as a testament to the success of the treatment. Scaling also depends on convincing a large number of consumers to pursue a treatment they might not totally understand. Because the efficacy of the service depends on collecting the tissue during spay or neuter, most pet owners have a limited window in which to elect Gallant vet partners can help do the important work of raising awareness and educating customers on the stem cell option. Gallant can work with any vet, but Hirschhorn’s plan to successfully scale the business involves formal relationships with a network of doctors. The customer pays a monthly or one-time lump sum fee for the company to cryopreserve the cells indefinitely, that is, keeping them on ice in a trust until the customer’s pet needs them.Īt this point, the therapy has proven effective in clinical trials at treating ailments including osteoarthritis, atopic dermatitis, and torn ligaments in dogs, cats and certain other small domestic animals. ![]() During a routine spay or neuter, stem-cell-rich reproductive tissue that would otherwise be discarded is instead put in the temperature-controlled kit and couriered back to Gallant’s labs. Here’s how Gallant works: dog owners sign up online, requesting a special kit delivered directly to their veterinarian of choice. However, as of now it’s only marketed for use with dogs. ![]() “At Gallant, we've been seeing this across the board, and we're excited that more people are experiencing the joy of having a pet.”īusiness Ideas for Every Interest What it means to bank your dog’s genetic materialĪccording to Hischhorn, stem cell therapy is similar across different species, and Gallant’s methodology could work with a variety of animals, including cats and even rabbits. One of the silver linings of the pandemic is that Americans are fostering more animals than ever during this time, “bringing furry friends across the country into loving homes,” Hirschhorn said. Now, he applies that experience to a booming pet care industry that is influenced by an increased consumer focus on wellness, millennial lifestyle trends and advances in health technology. We’re doing this at a tenth of the cost of existing therapies today.” Also in Gallant’s favor: the pet sector benefits from less regulation than there is for stem cell therapy and research and treatment for humans.Įxperienced in the pet startup space, Hirschhorn founded digital pet-sitting community DogVacay over a decade ago. “It’s an unnecessary surgery on a dog that’s already sick. “Today’s method of animal stem cell therapy costs $3,000 to $4,000,” Hirschhorn told CO-, explaining his imperative for creating the company. Working with a team of scientists, Hirschhorn’s goal with Gallant is to make regenerative medicine for pets as accessible and non-invasive as possible. So thought entrepreneur Aaron Hirschhorn, founder of Gallant, whose experience healing his own chronic back pain with stem cell therapy inspired him to consider similar treatment for his arthritic dog, Rocky. And with consumers increasingly focused on wellness and preventative care, why not invest in the future health of family pets as well? Pets are considered a bona fide member of the family in many households. Gallant founder Aaron Hirschhorn has based the premise of his business on the increased consumer focus on wellness, millennial lifestyle trends and advances in health technology. ![]()
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