1. Airvet Brings Telehealth to Pet Care

Telehealth isn’t just for people anymore. With pet ownership on the rise and the pet economy expected to grow to over $500 billion by 2030, startups are tapping into new ways to care for furry companions.

Airvet, based in Beverly Hills, raised $11 million in a Series B-2 round led by HighlandX. The company offers a pet telehealth platform that employers can offer as a benefit. Through the platform, pet owners connect with a network of over 2,000 licensed veterinarians via video or chat.

Airvet has seen its revenue grow 4x in the last year and tripled its client base—showing clear demand for virtual vet care.

2. Daymark Health Supports Cancer Patients Beyond the Clinic

Daymark Health, a Philadelphia startup, raised $11.5 million in seed funding co-led by Maverick Ventures and Yosemite.

The company focuses on improving cancer care by addressing clinical, emotional, and social needs. Its platform works with insurers to provide nurse practitioners, social workers, and other professionals who coordinate care virtually and at home in partnership with oncologists and primary care doctors.

With nearly 2 million cancer diagnoses in the U.S. annually, Daymark aims to fill a major gap between office visits and everyday challenges patients face.

3. SeafoodAI Uses Biometrics to Modernize the Crab Industry

SeafoodAI, based in Palo Alto, landed investment from NEC X in April to bring automation and traceability to the seafood industry.

Starting with crab, the company’s CrabScan360 system uses AI-powered biometric scanning to automate sorting, measurement, and data collection. The goal is to replace outdated manual processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and help fisheries achieve sustainability certifications faster.

SeafoodAI plans to expand to other markets like tuna, salmon, and shrimp.

4. Remedy Scientific Tackles Contaminated Land with Smarter Cleanup Tech

Environmental cleanup isn’t a typical startup focus, but Remedy Scientific is changing that.

The Oakland-based company emerged from stealth this month with $11 million in seed funding from Eclipse Ventures, Refactor, and others. Remedy’s tech platform uses sensors and algorithm-driven processes to detect and eliminate tough contaminants like PFAS—also known as “forever chemicals.”

With over 450,000 brownfield sites in the U.S. and cleanup timelines often exceeding a decade, Remedy aims to cut those timelines significantly and lower remediation costs.

5. Doctronic Combines AI and Human Care for Affordable Health Access

Doctronic, based in New York, raised $5 million in seed funding from Union Square Ventures and Tusk Venture Partners.

The startup offers an AI-powered health assistant that gives users personalized, anonymous health insights. What makes Doctronic unique is its integration with a network of licensed providers offering video visits for just $39—no insurance required.

As healthcare costs continue to rise, Doctronic is betting that combining AI with affordable telehealth can deliver smarter, cheaper care.

Final Thoughts

From pet care to pollution cleanup, these April startup deals show how innovation is solving problems in unexpected places. Whether it’s automating seafood tracking or improving cancer support, these companies reflect a broader trend in startup funding news: practical solutions with real-world impact.