# Maev

> Maev is an Austin-based direct-to-consumer pet brand making the first human-grade raw food for dogs. Founded by MIT engineer and Harvard MBA Katie Spies after her own dog's health scare, Maev sells frozen raw food, supplement bars, bone broth and freeze-dried treats built on USDA-certified protein, no fillers, and formulas vetted by PhD veterinary nutritionists. The company raised a $10M Series A led by VMG Partners in 2022 and expanded into retail via Chewy.

- **Founded:** 2019
- **Headquarters:** Austin, Texas, United States
- **Founders:** Katie Spies (Founder & CEO), Christine Busaba (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** ~44 employees
- **Products:** Raw Food, Puppy Formula, Supplement Bars, Bone Broth, Freeze-Dried Treats
- **Notable:** Built the first and only human-grade raw food for dogs, Raised $19M total, including a $10M Series A led by VMG Partners, Launched on Chewy in the fast-growing frozen raw category

## Products & services

- **Raw Food** — Whole-ingredient frozen raw dog food made with USDA-certified protein, formulated to exceed AAFCO standards. Pours from the bag and stays frozen for kibble-level convenience.
- **Puppy Formula** — A raw formula tailored to the nutritional needs of growing puppies.
- **Supplement Bars** — Daily nutrition bars targeting gut, joint, coat, immune and oral health.
- **Bone Broth** — A pourable topper for hydration and added nutrition.
- **Freeze-Dried Treats** — Single-ingredient, human-grade freeze-dried treats.
- **Bundles** — Targeted nutrition bundles combining food, toppers and supplements.

## Achievements

- Built the first and only human-grade raw food for dogs
- Raised $19M total, including a $10M Series A led by VMG Partners
- Launched on Chewy in the fast-growing frozen raw category
- Expanded product line to include puppy formula, supplement bars, bone broth and freeze-dried treats
- Recipes formulated by PhD veterinary nutritionists; products exceed AAFCO standards and are USDA-certified, made in the USA

## Latest updates

- **2022-09** — Closed $10M Series A led by VMG Partners.
- **2023** — Launched on Chewy, entering the frozen raw dog food category at retail.
- **2023** — Launched a dedicated puppy formula and expanded the supplement and topper lineup.

## Links

- Website: https://meetmaev.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/maev
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/meetmaev
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmaev/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/meetmaev/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meetmaev

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Last updated: 2026-06-08