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Loyal

Drug development to support longevity in dogs

Loyal logo
21-100 employees
  • Healthcare
  • B2B
  • Enterprise
  • Manufacturing
  • Deep Tech
  • Pets
  • Biology
SoMa, San Francisco, CA

Company mission

To help dogs everywhere live longer, healthier lives.

Our take

People love their dogs, with many owners willing to do almost anything to get more time with their furry companions. Loyal addresses this, by developing drugs that target dog ageing and its associated health challenges.

Leveraging cutting-edge research and advanced scientific methodologies, the company formulates pharmaceuticals that not only extend dogs' lifespans but also improve overall quality of life. By collaborating with leading experts in veterinary medicine and biotechnology, Loyal aims to bring these life-extending treatments to the market, offering hope to pet owners and their beloved companions.

The future of Loyal looks promising, as it leads the way in advancing pet longevity and health. With a strong commitment to innovation and ongoing efforts to gain FDA approval for its drugs, Loyal is all set to transform the pet healthcare industry.

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Steph

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Benefits

  • Annual company retreat at beautiful locations across the country (recently: Tahoe, Cape Cod)
  • Full-coverage health insurance — medical, dental, and vision — for you and your dependents
  • Unlimited vacation and paid holidays
  • $1,000 home office equipment stipend
  • $1,200/year learning budget for books, courses, etc
  • $250/month wellness budget for gym, cleaners, spa, food, etc
  • All 3-day weekends are turned into 4-day weekends
  • Paw-ternity leave — adopt a dog and get a day off with your new family member
  • Company equity options grant for new hires

Company values

  • Lean into moonshots: We don’t settle for incremental change. We have the bravery to take risks and shoot for the impact we want to have
  • Opportunity is at the intersection: We lean into combining disciplines, expertise, and perspectives not normally adjacent. We design our organization to facilitate cross-pollination and cross-collaboration. We reject silos
  • Expertise without ego: Titles do not determine who has a voice. We work on hard, technical problems and have a ton of fun while at it
  • Learn by doing: Our path is novel and many things we’re doing have never been done before. We lean into MVPs and are open to unexpected outcomes
  • Lead with context: We equip people with the context and background necessary to make their own decisions and act in the best interest of Loyal. Empower team to succeed
  • Empathy and respect for all life: Our patients are not just numbers. Our work is intentional, thoughtful, and guided by respect for life. We take our responsibility to pets and pet parents seriously

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Mar 2024

$45m

SERIES B

Apr 2022

$13m

SERIES A

Total funding: $107m

This company has top investors

Leadership

Previously the Chief of Staff at The Longevity Fund. They were also a Scientific Consultant at Oisín Biotechnologies and a Researcher of Neuro-oncology at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute.