Best in Show Pitch Contest | Kisaco Research

Trusted by investors. Powered by innovation. This is the launchpad for the industry’s next disruptors.

For eight years the Pet Connect Best in Show Pitch Contest has been the only truly neutral platform spotlighting breakthrough start and scaleup companies in the pet care industry.

In 2025, we’re turning up the volume— offering our finalists more visibility, more support, and ultimately, more opportunity to win!

HOW TO ENTER

Top pet investors, strategists and M&A leaders will review applications and select 2 finalists per category. Categories include:

  • Diagnostics & In Home Care Solutions
  • Nutrition
  • Wellness/Insurance
  • Pet/Vet Tech
  • Other

Finalists

  • 60 minutes expert pitch coaching with seasoned Pet Connect mentors allowing you to perfect your deck ahead of the event.
  • Guaranteed access to the sell-out innovation and investment pre-day.
  • Invaluable exposure to investors, corporates, and press scouting what’s next in pet care
  • Pitch on stage at the event as a finalist to the entire audience.

Winner

  • £1,000
  • 3x free passes to future Pet Connect or AHNTI events
  • Winner’s check-in interview or present live onstage at Pet Connect 2026
  • LinkedIn Live interview to be shared across all Pet Connect and AHNTI channels to an audience of over 10,000.
  • 1x 60minute free post-show strategy consultation with Pet Connect mentor
  • Feature in Post Show Report

Learn from our crowned winner:

At Pet Connect USA 2024, on December 4th, Mat Glassman, CEO at Dr Cuddles was crowned the Best in Show Winner, presenting against 11 other finalists to our selection committee and 300 attendees in the main room.

Learn what the award meant to Mat and Dr Cuddles as well as what has happened since.

Who was in the final last year?
Download the 2024 Finalists Doc

Want to be Crowned Best in Show?

Submissions are only applicable for Start-ups and Scale-up companies and will need to have a valid ticket to the event to present as a finalist.