Vuelve Pet - Vida después de la vida · Not Assigned/ Unknown

Vuelve Pet - Vida después de la vida
Country: Peru · Lima
Category: Not Assigned/ Unknown
Impact Areas: Mitigation, Circular Economy
Stage: Launched
Team Size: 8
Website: https://www.vuelvecompostario.com/
Elevator Pitch
Vuelve is an applied biotech startup transforming pet loss into a regenerative process. We offer an eco-friendly alternative through biotransformation. It converts deceased pets into fertile soil without emissions, replacing cremation.
Climate Problem
Pet aftercare relies on cremation and burial, which generate emissions—cremating one pet can emit ~50–160kg of CO₂. These processes contribute to pollution while failing to meet the demand for sustainable, transparent options aligned with families’ values
Solution
Vuelve replaces cremation with biotransformation. Our proprietary inoculum accelerates natural decomposition without emissions, turning pets into fertile soil. We integrate tracking and a conscious grieving ritual, validated over 4 years with a 99% NPS.
Revenue Model
B2B2C via partnerships with veterinary clinics that refer clients at time of loss. In parallel, a B2C strategy using targeted digital marketing on Instagram and TikTok, focused on grief support and sustainability.
Target Market
Urban pet owners in Latin America (Peru, Chile, Colombia, Mexico), mainly middle–high income, who see pets as family and seek dignified, sustainable end-of-life solutions with higher willingness to pay.
Social Impact
People Living in Extreme Poverty
Demand Evidence
We have validated demand through 4+ years of operations, hundreds of clients, and NPS 99. Demand is driven by organic search and referrals, indicating high intent. Trends like pet humanization and sustainability reinforce a strong market need.
Competitors
Competitors include crematoriums like Ashkiwasi and Cenizas del Sol in Peru, Pleia in Colombia (composting), and informal burial. Most rely on incineration or non-standardized processes; none combine biotech, traceability, and experience like Vuelve.
Founder Expertise
Pía Pacheco (CEO): Industrial Engineer, Chevening Scholar, MSc in Climate Change, 6+ years leading projects. Gonzalo León (COO): Permaculture and bioprocess expert with 15 years’ experience and second-time founder, bringing key operational know-how.
External Support
In 2023, we won PEN 67,000 from ProInnóvate (Startup Perú) and PEN 5,000 from WISE Women in STEM (UDEP), used to expand the business. We also secured a new partner investing USD 40,000 for 12.5% equity.
Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9074
Ingested: 2026-05-25