Dogdrop
Santa Monica, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors
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">[]
Founders & leadership
Dogdrop was founded in 2018 by Shaina Denny.
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Shaina DennyFounder
Investors · 6
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$500K disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020
▶$300KraisedMar 2020 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$200KraisedFeb 2020 · 3 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 6
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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 Muse Capital, R/GA Ventures, Animal Capital, Fuel Capital, Gaingels, Helm.
- How much funding has Dogdrop raised?
- Dogdrop has disclosed $500K raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Dogdrop headquartered?
- Dogdrop is headquartered in Santa Monica, US.