The fourth annual startup accelerator program will include California-based Petaluma, Inc. and London-based THE PACK.

Fifteen early-stage pet companies participated in Leap Venture Academy’s 2020 Bootcamp, in which startups shared and received knowledge, resources and insights from each other and industry experts.

The second annual Leap Venture Academy Bootcamp will be held virtually from Sept. 21 to 25.

Recent developments regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the US have put the event on hold until later this year, according to Kinship.

This year’s cohort includes seven young companies disrupting the pet industry with cutting-edge ideas about nutrition, convenience, dog training and end-of-life pet care.