Kansas City’s Scout, a startup transforming veterinary medicine workflows, has closed a pre-seen funding round led by KCRise Fund, with participation from eGrowth Ventures, Service Provider Capital and a group of distinguished angel investors.
The company plans to use this round to expand its team, enhance its platform and continue shaping the future of veterinary care. Founded by veterinarian Dr. Gonzalo Erdozain, Scout modernizes anesthesia and dental workflows by digitizing calculations, monitoring and charting. By eliminating paper forms and automating critical steps, Scout helps veterinarians work more efficiently, reduce errors and capture revenue that would otherwise be lost.
“Closing this round gives us the resources and momentum to execute on our mission,” said Erdozain. “We’re energized by the support and thrilled for the journey ahead.”
KCRise Fund senior analyst Aaliyah Aramjoo praised Erdozain’s founder insight, “Because he’s lived the day-to-day challenges as a practicing veterinarian, he has a deep understanding of where innovation is needed most.”
Scout’s early investment comes amid strong growth in the veterinary industry. U.S. pet spending surpassed $150 billion in 2024, and the veterinary software market, valued at roughly $529 million that same year, is projected to double by 2030. Scout’s digital tools position the company to help practices meet rising expectations for efficiency, accuracy and high-quality care.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the confidence our investors have placed in us,” Erdozain said. “This is just the beginning, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead.”
