Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency held the "2026 Pet Industry Startup IR Demo Day and Investment Consultation" at Pangyo Startup Campus on the 18th.


The event brought together 10 selected startups in the pet industry, who presented their technologies and business models in sectors such as pet food, healthcare, and pet tech, engaging in discussions with professional investors about investment opportunities.


Prior to the event, participating companies refined their business models and market strategies through advanced IR material preparation and one-on-one pitching mentoring. After the pitching session, they held three rounds of one-on-one investment consultations with 10 investors representing venture capital firms and accelerators.


The Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency held the “2026 Pet Industry Startup IR Demo Day and Investment Consultation” at the Pangyo Startup Campus on the 18th. Provided by the Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency

The Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency held the “2026 Pet Industry Startup IR Demo Day and Investment Consultation” at the Pangyo Startup Campus on the 18th. Provided by the Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency

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During the pitching evaluation, Caimedix, which developed a cryotherapy device for pet skin diseases, won the grand prize. Daengs Social Club, which developed emotional care products utilizing earthworm-derived ingredients, received the excellence award. PetRise, recognized for its "Wan's Papa" waste bag brand and its efforts to expand overseas, was awarded the merit prize.



The agency plans to continuously support participating companies after the event by providing investor feedback and facilitating follow-up matching with interested investors, helping to ensure these interactions lead to actual investment opportunities.


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