Chewy was founded by Ryan Cohen in 2011.

Who are Chewy's investors?

Chewy's investors include Upfront Ventures, Verlinvest, Volition Capital, BC Partners.

Chewy

NYSE: CHWYUnicorn · $8.8B

Founded 2011 · 13,648 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Chewy 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.

Consumer Direct to Consumer E-commerce

Founders & leadership

Chewy was founded in 2011 by Ryan Cohen.

Ryan CohenFounder

Sumit Singh CEOHe previously held leadership roles at Amazon and Dell, and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a master's degree in engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.

Christopher S. DeppeChief Financial Officer

Investors · 4

Upfront Ventureslisted by Upfront VenturesLos Angeles · $1M – $10M

Verlinvestlisted by VerlinvestBrussels

How we know: Verlinvest's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

Volition Capitallisted by Volition CapitalBoston · $10M – $100M

How we know: Volition Capital's portfolio page · Wikidata · Not right? Tell us

BC PartnersreportedLondon

How we know: the S-1 prospectus · Not right? Tell us

Valuation · disclosed

Disclosed events

$8.8Bvaluation at IPOJun 2019 · $22.00/share · 424B4

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Source: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.

Related companies · 3

RoverRover 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.

VcahospitalsVCA Animal Hospitals operates a national network of veterinary hospitals providing primary care, specialty care, emergency care, urgent care, and boarding services for pets. The company combines advanced medical technology and procedures with compassionate care for pet owners and their animals.

WagwalkingWag! 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.

Companies working in the same space as Chewy.

Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals

Petabyte

Petabyte Technology built Rhapsody, a cloud-based veterinary practice-management platform handling scheduling, billing, medical records, and clinical data for veterinary clinics.

In the news

Chewy (NYSE:CHWY) Raised to "Hold" at Zacks Researchmarketbeat.com · Aug 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Chewy do?: Chewy 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.
Who founded Chewy?: Chewy was founded by Ryan Cohen in 2011.
Who are Chewy's investors?: Chewy's investors include Upfront Ventures, Verlinvest, Volition Capital, BC Partners.