BarkBox
New York, US · Founded 2011 · 4 known investors
BARK offers subscription products for dogs, including BarkBox and Super Chewer monthly themed boxes of toys, treats, and chews, along with dental health and wellness products. It sells directly to dog owners in the pet care and consumer products category.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Founders & leadership
BarkBox was founded in 2011 by Henrik Werdelin.
Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$9.8M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2011–2014
▶$9.7MraisedJul 2014 · 13 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$9.7MraisedJul 2014 · 13 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Matt MeekerDirector
- Carly StrifeExecutive Officer
- Michael HirshlandDirector
- Stuart J. EllmanDirector
- Henrik WerdelinDirector
- Cathleen BlackDirector
- Offering amount
- $10.3M
- Amount sold
- $9.7M
- First sale
- Jul 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2011
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$135KraisedMar 2012 · 6 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$135KraisedMar 2012 · 6 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Henrik WerdelinDirector
- Matt MeekerDirector
- Carly StrifeExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $210K
- Amount sold
- $135K
- First sale
- Dec 2011
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2011
- Federal exemptions
- 06
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 4
by search overlap
Chewy20297 shared keywordsChewy is an online retailer for pet products and prescription medications, offering an Autoship subscription service and a pharmacy where licensed pharmacists coordinate with veterinarians to fill pet prescriptions. It serves pet owners with home delivery of pet supplies and medications.
Rover12626 shared keywordsRover Group operates online community marketplaces connecting pet owners with vetted pet care providers including sitters, dog walkers, groomers, and trainers across North America, Europe, and Australia. The platform serves the pet care industry through brands including Rover, Cat in a Flat, and Mad Paws, offering personalized services with trust and safety features.
Wagwalking9701 shared keywordsWag! is a marketplace that connects pet owners with local pet caregivers for services including dog walking, drop-in visits, pet sitting, and boarding. The platform vets caregivers through background checks and provides real-time updates and communication tools for pet owners to monitor their pets during service.
Vcahospitals5399 shared keywordsVCA Animal Hospitals operates a network of veterinary clinics offering pet exams, preventive care, specialty and emergency services, and CareClub preventive health care membership plans for dog and cat owners. It also provides parasite prevention, dental checks, vaccinations, and specialty consultations across participating US locations.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does BarkBox do?
- BARK offers subscription products for dogs, including BarkBox and Super Chewer monthly themed boxes of toys, treats, and chews, along with dental health and wellness products. It sells directly to dog owners in the pet care and consumer products category.
- Who founded BarkBox?
- BarkBox was founded by Henrik Werdelin in 2011.
- Who are BarkBox's investors?
- BarkBox's investors include BoxGroup, Founders Circle Capital, Lerer Hippeau, RRE Ventures.
- How much funding has BarkBox raised?
- BarkBox has disclosed $9.8M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is BarkBox headquartered?
- BarkBox is headquartered in New York, US.