NEW YORK– Wagmo, a pet healthcare platform, said it has received an investment from Curql, a collective of more than 160 credit unions jointly investing in fintech. According to Wagmo, the investment reflects “growing demand within the credit union industry for benefits that support the full financial reality of employees and members, including the rising cost of pet care.”
The size of the investment made was not disclosed by the organizations.
Curql’s backing of Wagmo reflects real demand from an industry built around taking care of people, the company stated, adding that for Wagmo, the relationship opens a new channel to bring pet insurance, wellness reimbursements and 24/7 virtual veterinary care to credit unions and their members across the country.
“Pets have gone from afterthought to family. Benefits are finally catching up,” Christie Horvath, founder and CEO of Wagmo, said in a statement. “Credit unions recognize that taking care of their teams and members means taking care of their family members, four-legged and two. We’re proud to have the industry behind us as we work to make extraordinary pet care accessible to more people.”
Wagmo said its pet healthcare plans now reach more than 5 million employees across 19,000+ employer groups. With Curql’s backing, Wagmo plans to build on that momentum and bring pet healthcare to even more employees and the pets they go home to.
More Pets Than Kids
“Curql invests in companies that strengthen credit union members’ financial well-being,” Nick Evens, president and CEO of Curql Collective, said in a statement. “With more pets than children in American households today, families can face significant financial strain when their four-legged members need care. We’re proud to back Wagmo, which makes pet care simpler and more affordable while thoughtfully positioning itself as both a direct member benefit and a meaningful employee benefit.”
Curql Collective said its Curql Fund II closed in 2025 at $360 million (the largest credit union-led fintech fund ever), following the success of Fund I ($252 million closed in 2021). Through Curql Fund I, Curql Fund II, and Curql Accelerate, the collective has partnered with over 50 fintech companies to bring transformative technologies directly to the credit union movement, the company said.
