AI veterinary OS Lupa raises £14.8m led by Singular with Firstminute Capital
At a glance
This article covers a Series A on 2 October 2025 for Lupa, the AI-powered operating system for veterinary clinics, founded by Nicolò Frisiani, Matei Bjola and Raul Lozano Martin. The round raised £14.8m and was led by Singular with participation from firstminute capital.
What does Lupa do?
Lupa is an AI-powered operating system for veterinary clinics that combines practice management, client mobile app and clinical tools. It streamlines booking, records, payments, messaging and receptionist tasks to support clinical processes and client communication.
Why is Lupa useful?
Problem
Veterinary clinics use outdated, disconnected systems that slow clinical workflows and business performance. Pet owners face fragmented booking, communication, records, and payment processes, leading to poorer care coordination.
Solution
Lupa explains that it provides a single AI-native operating system replacing multiple point-solutions to streamline clinic workflows. A unified mobile app and AI agents connect clinics and pet owners for bookings, records, messages, and automated reception.
How much did Lupa raise?
Lupa raised £14.8m ($20m) in a Series A round led by Singular, with participation from firstminute capital. This makes it the 4th largest funding round in October 2025 (10 recorded). The deal is also 118th among UK investments this year (481 recorded) in the Startupmag database, as of 2 October 2025.
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Who invested in Lupa?
Key investors include:
- Singular: A European venture capital firm that invests across technology sectors including healthtech and greentech. Its portfolio includes Basecamp Research and Continuum industries.
- First minute Capital: An early-stage VC that invests in seed-stage technology companies across Europe.
- Michael Callahan: Angel investor experienced in technology startups.
In the funding announcement, Raffi Kamber from Singular said:
Lupa is helping veterinary clinics enter a modern era and expand the services they can offer. With world-class engineers from DeepMind, Meta and Palantir working hand-in-hand with veterinary professionals, Lupa combines the best of tech and petcare expertise to re-imagine the entire veterinary experience for patients and clinicians.
The investor added that the platform delivers clear ROI as soon as it is live.
In the funding announcement, Lorcan Delaney from firstminute capital said:
Backing exceptional founders is at the heart of what we do at first minute, and Lupa exemplifies this. Nicolò, Matei, and Raul combine deep strategic insight with world-class technical execution, assembling a team capable of redefining veterinary care worldwide.
The investor added that in a few months the founders executed rapidly and demonstrated their AI-first approach delivers measurable impact for clinics and vets, and that the investment will support continued backing as the company scales internationally.
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Who founded Lupa?
The founders of Lupa are Nicolò Frisiani, Matei Bjola and Raul Lozano Martin.
In the funding announcement, Nicolò Frisiani, Co-Founder & CEO of Lupa explained:
Our vision is to build the world’s petcare platform. And it is resonating: with clients, investors, and aboveall, talent.
The company continued that its team can achieve this vision.
Where is Lupa based?
Lupa is based in London, UK.
What sector is Lupa in?
Lupa operates in the Healthtech sector. Healthtech uses technology to improve healthcare services and outcomes. It covers software and AI that help clinics, clinicians and patients.
Key trends and challenges in veterinary sector:
AI and digitalisation accelerating care delivery
Vets adopt AI tools and apps to speed admin and diagnosis, like AI receptionists and telemedicine.
Fragmented legacy systems hinder clinic efficiency
Many clinics still use 1990s-era systems, forcing staff to juggle multiple unconnected tools.
Regulation and workforce strain create safety risks
Regulators and ethical AI standards lag behind, while vet staff shortages strain patient care.
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