# Brazil’s Cat Boom Opens Startup Doors

> Brazil’s cat surge attracts Leap Venture Studio’s Cohort 11 applications.
- Title: Brazil’s Cat Boom Opens Startup Doors · Brazil Reports
- Summary: Brazil’s cat surge attracts Leap Venture Studio’s Cohort 11 applications. Brazil’s growing cat market draws 300+ startups for Leap Venture Studio’s Cohort…
- Keywords: brazil, cat boom, leap venture studio, cohort 11, feline care, startup, pet industry, abempet, mars petcare, taw ventures, michelson philanthropies, sebrae
- Source: Brazil Reports — https://brazilreports.com/brazils-cat-boom-gives-local-startups-a-shot-at-leap-venture-studios-cohort-11/7404
- Author: Brazil Reports
- Published: 2026-10-07T03:30:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brazil, cat boom, leap venture studio, cohort 11, feline care, startup, pet industry, abempet, mars petcare, taw ventures, michelson philanthropies, sebrae
## Brazil’s Cat Surge
Brazil’s cat population grew 4.5% in 2024, doubling the global rate.
## Market Growth
Brazil’s pet market earned R$77.96 billion ($15.65 billion USD) in 2025 with 4% growth expected.
## Leap Venture Studio
Leap Venture Studio, backed by Mars Petcare, TAW Ventures and Michelson Found Animals, accepts Cohort 11 applications until October 18.
## Cohort 11 Focus
Cohort 11 seeks science-backed startups for feline care, senior pets, dental health and allergies.
## Local Startup Fit
Brazil’s 166.8 million pets drive demand for functional food and preventive health products.
## Market Challenges
Brazil’s pet market attracts minimal venture capital with only nine funded startups raising $16.7 million USD.
## Application Deadline
Applications for Cohort 11 close October 18 at 11:59 PM PT with a virtual info session on October 7.
## Key takeaway

Brazil’s growing cat market draws 300+ startups for Leap Venture Studio’s Cohort 11, focusing on science-backed feline care solutions.