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Lowering barriers to veterinary care for pets through remote healthcare technology
About Otto
Based in Austin, Texas, Otto, formerly known as TeleVet, operates as a customer engagement platform for veterinary clinics. The company was founded in 2015 by Steven Carter and Price Fallin. Their initial mission was to simplify the connection between pet owners and veterinarians while ensuring vets were compensated for their time. Through interactions with veterinary professionals, the founders recognized broader challenges within the industry, such as staff shortages and burnout, which led them to expand their focus beyond telemedicine to improving the overall well-being of veterinary professionals.
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Otto provides a subscription-based, all-in-one platform designed to streamline administrative and communication tasks for veterinary practices. The company generates revenue through these subscriptions, which give clinics access to a suite of tools. The platform integrates with existing Practice Management Systems (PIMS) like Cornerstone, Neo, and AVImark, ensuring data accuracy and saving staff time. Key features include "Otto Flow" for automating client communication, "Otto Pay" for payment processing, and "Otto Care," a customizable membership and wellness plan program. The platform also offers tools for online booking, digital forms, AI-powered scribing, and service reminders, aiming to reduce administrative burdens and improve clinic efficiency. Clinics using the platform have reported outcomes such as a 66% faster intake process, a 50% reduction in no-shows, and a 40% increase in prescription sales.
The company has secured significant funding to support its growth and product development. After a $2.3 million seed round in late 2019 and a $5 million Series A in June 2020, the company announced a major $43 million Series B funding round in August 2023. This latest round included participation from existing investors like Mercury Fund and Boehringer Ingelheim, as well as new investor Hill's Pet Nutrition. The rebranding from TeleVet to Otto coincided with this funding and reflects the company's expanded mission beyond its initial telemedicine focus to a more comprehensive customer experience platform. Zeynep Young took over as CEO in December 2022, succeeding co-founder Steven Carter.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Austin, United States
- Employees
- 90
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 74.3/100
- Industry
- Health, Home Living
- Sub-industry
- Health Platform
- Sector
- Health Tech & Medtech, Veterinary, Telemedicine, Tech for Patients, Pets, Hard Tech, AI Agents
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
Latest news
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VCOther financing | Aug 2023 | $43M | $172M | Mercury Fund · Hill’s Pet Nutrition · Boehringer Ingelheim | ↗ |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Jul 2021 | $1.5M | $25M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Otto is 1.6M monthly website visits, up 0% over the last three months. Otto's team declined 3.2% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed2 investors entered at this stage
Dundee Venture Capital
Mercury Fund
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
GAN
Atento Capital
Urban Capital Network
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Boehringer Ingelheim
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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