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Pet health insurance provider Barkibu raises $5 million

Galician pet tech firm Barkibu has raised $5 million in a new funding round. Offering both pet insurance and a preventive services app, naturally complete with an AI-powered component, Barkibu intends to use the new funds to further improve and expand its services. Barkibu’s $5 million round was led by Kfund and saw the participation of existing investor Alma Mundi Ventures. According to co-CEO Pablo Pazos Rey, the company has raised approximately $11 million over the course of its lifespan. Serving some 20,000 pet parents in both the Spanish and German markets, Barkibu’s insurance policy covers 80% of costs associated…
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Travel health and safety – Travel.gc.ca

Travel insurance Get travel insurance if you travel outside Canada, no matter where you’re going or how long you’ll be there. Travel health kit How to prepare a basic travel health kit no matter where you are going. Vaccinations Check which vaccinations may be recommended or required for your destination. Eat and drink safely Avoid common causes of illness while traveling, including food poisoning, stomach flu and travelers’ diarrhea. Travel-related diseases Information about the risks of contracting a disease that may not be common in Canada. Read these fact sheets and be prepared. Insect bite prevention Prevent bites from mosquitoes,…