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Dogdrop

Santa Monica, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors

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Dogdrop operates open-play dog daycare locations billed by the hour, offering walk-in service with no reservations, curbside drop-off, real-time text updates, and CPR-certified attendants ("Droperators") trained in dog behavior. It targets dog owners seeking flexible enrichment and socialization for their pets, and offers a franchise system for operators wanting to run their own daycare business.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

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Founders & leadership

Dogdrop was founded in 2018 by Shaina Denny.

SDShaina Denny
Shaina DennyFounder and Chief Executive OfficerShaina Denny is founder and executive officer of Dogdrop, which operates flexible, walk-in dog daycare locations with trained attendants and offers a franchise model for small business owners in pet care. She has lived and worked across multiple regions including California, the Middle East, China, and Michigan.

Investors · 6

Helmlisted by HelmNew York City · $500K

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Muse Capitallisted by Muse CapitalLos Angeles · $100K – $1M

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R/GA Ventureslisted by R/GA VenturesBrooklyn
Animal CapitalreportedRaleigh · $100K – $1M

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Fuel CapitalreportedCovina · $500K – $1M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$500K disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2020–2021

▶$300KraisedMar 2020 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Shaina DennyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$2.3M
Amount sold
$300K
First sale
Feb 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$200KraisedFeb 2020 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Shaina DennyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$200K
Amount sold
$200K
First sale
Feb 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Dogdrop do?
Dogdrop operates open-play dog daycare locations billed by the hour, offering walk-in service with no reservations, curbside drop-off, real-time text updates, and CPR-certified attendants ("Droperators") trained in dog behavior. It targets dog owners seeking flexible enrichment and socialization for their pets, and offers a franchise system for operators wanting to run their own daycare business.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]
Who founded Dogdrop?
Dogdrop was founded by Shaina Denny in 2018.
Who are Dogdrop's investors?
Dogdrop's investors include Gaingels, Helm, Muse Capital, R/GA Ventures, Animal Capital, Fuel Capital.
How much funding has Dogdrop raised?
Dogdrop has disclosed $500K raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Dogdrop headquartered?
Dogdrop is headquartered in Santa Monica, US.