Romanian startup TelePaws brings on new investor and eyes expansion to Italy, Spain, Middle East

TelePaws, a Romanian veterinary telemedicine platform founded in 2024, completed an investment round including both capital and strategic expertise, marking the entry of entrepreneur Răzvan Costea-Bărluțiu as a strategic investor and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The investment was not disclosed, but the startup said the deal supports its international expansion plans and the accelerated development of AI-based features that are scheduled for release by year-end.

With over 25 years of experience in the IT sector and a strong track record of supporting and scaling tech startups, Răzvan Costea-Bărluțiu has led complex technology projects and played a strategic role in high-growth ventures. At TelePaws, he will focus on strengthening the technical architecture and deploying AI tools to improve veterinary triage and broaden access to pet healthcare.