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JINX

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors

Jinx makes premium pet food, toppers, and treats for dogs and cats, formulated with high-quality proteins, superfoods, and probiotics. The products are developed by a council of pet nutritionists, veterinarians, and formulators, and sold directly to pet owners.

Also known as Jinx Inc. · Jinx Pet Food

Founders & leadership

JINX was founded in 2019 by THERESA ROCKOVICH and Michael Kim.

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THERESA ROCKOVICHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Michael KimFounder
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MIMI LOPATASECRETARY AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Board

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RICHARD KYLE BANAHANBoard director
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BENJAMIN STEINERBoard director
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LAURENT GHOUZIBoard director

Investors · 5

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$17.8M disclosed across 1 round · 2023

$17.8MraisedAug 2023 · 8 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • RICHARD KYLE BANAHANDirector
  • MIMI LOPATAExecutive Officer
  • BENJAMIN STEINERDirector
  • THERESA ROCKOVICHExecutive Officer, Director
  • LAURENT GHOUZIDirector
Offering amount
$17.8M
Amount sold
$17.8M
First sale
May 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

Jinx is a pet food company based in Los Angeles that sells dry food, wet food, treats, meal toppers and bundles for dogs, along with a line of dry and wet cat food. Its dog recipes are built around proteins such as grass-fed beef, cage-free chicken and Atlantic salmon, combined with ingredients including brown rice, sweet potato, bone broth, probiotics, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidant-bearing "superfoods." The company markets a layered feeding concept in which kibble serves as a base and single-serve "Homemades," stews, kibble sauces and other toppers are added on top. Dry dog foods are priced roughly $18–$65 per bag, with treats and toppers generally in the $3–$40 range and multi-product bundles and superpacks also offered. Recipes are described as excluding corn, soy and gluten, and formulation is attributed to a council of pet nutritionists, veterinarians and formulators. Manufacturing has been in the United States, with treats produced in Georgia and kibble in Kansas.

The company launched as a direct-to-consumer subscription brand and later reoriented toward retail distribution. As of August 2023 its products were carried in more than 5,000 U.S. retail doors including Walmart, Target, PetSmart, Albertsons, Safeway, ShopRite and Giant; later coverage reported new partnerships with Publix, Tractor Supply Co. and PetSmart bringing the footprint above 10,000 locations, alongside Chewy, Amazon and Whole Foods Market. The company also promotes a giving component in which a share of each purchase supports vetted non-profit partners and donated meals for pets in need.

Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Competitors · 7

by search overlap
Chewy9242 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.
Rover6889 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.
Wagwalking4603 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.
Vcahospitals4371 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.
Spot &amp; Tango3406 shared keywordsSpot & Tango makes fresh, human-grade dog food, including its FreshDry "UnKibble" product, using whole-food ingredients formulated by veterinary nutritionists to AAFCO standards. The company sells personalized subscription meal plans, snacks, and supplements delivered directly to dog owners, and manufactures its products at its own facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[{"full_name": "Russell", "title": "Founder"}]
Native Pet3280 shared keywordsFunctional nutrition company making supplements for dogs.
The Farmer's Dog3019 shared keywordsThe Farmer's Dog produces fresh, refrigerated pet food for dogs made with human-grade ingredients and designed to be nutritionally complete. The company serves dog owners seeking alternative nutrition options to traditional processed kibble and canned pet foods.

Companies competing with JINX for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
JINXDelaware

Research sources · 8

primary sources listed
  • JINXthinkjinx.com · web

8 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does JINX do?
Jinx is a Los Angeles pet food company selling clean-label kibble, wet food, treats and meal toppers for dogs and cats.
Who founded JINX?
JINX was founded by THERESA ROCKOVICH, Michael Kim in 2019.
Who are JINX's investors?
JINX's investors include Dreamers VC, Green Meadow Ventures, Midnight, Rosecliff Ventures, Unanimous Capital.
How much funding has JINX raised?
JINX has disclosed $17.8M raised across 1 round.
Where is JINX headquartered?
JINX is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.