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LAIKA

YC S19

Bogotá, CO · Founded 2018 · 500 employees · 21 known investors

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LAIKA is an online and physical retailer offering pet supplies including food, accessories, toys, grooming products, and hygiene items for dogs and cats, with same-day delivery service.

Also known as Laika Universe Inc.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesMarketplaceColombiaLatin AmericaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)

LAIKA was founded in 2018 by TULIO JIMENEZ, MANUELA SANCHEZ, Camilo Sanchez, and Manuela Sanchez Villamarin.

TJTULIO JIMENEZ
TULIO JIMENEZFounderTulio Jimenez holds a degree in advertising from Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano and a specialization in management marketing from Politécnico Grancolombiano, with prior experience developing marketing and advertising campaigns and brand strategies for consumer products.
MSMANUELA SANCHEZ
MANUELA SANCHEZFounder
CSCamilo Sanchez
Camilo SanchezFounder
MSManuela Sanchez Villamarin
Manuela Sanchez VillamarinFounder

Investors · 21

InQlablisted by InQlabBogotá

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Outbound Ventureslisted by Outbound VenturesNew York

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Pioneerlisted by PioneerToronto, Ontario

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Softbank Latin America Fundlisted by Softbank Latin America FundMiami
Streamlined Ventureslisted by Streamlined VenturesPalo Alto · $100K – $1M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Ali CapitalreportedSan Francisco

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CE Ventures (CEIIF)reported

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G SquaredreportedChicago

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Grupo Bolívar / CVC Daviviendareported

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Jam FundreportedLos Angeles · $500K – $20M

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Justin Mateenreported

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Medici Venturesreported

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Palm Drive CapitalreportedNew York · $500K – $5M

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Pascal Capitalreported

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SN Alternative Investments LimitedreportedSingapore

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SoftBank GroupreportedTokyo

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SoftBank Vision FundreportedLondon

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Soma CapitalreportedSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through LAIKA went on to found or lead other companies.

Camilo SanchezFounderFounded Laika Universe +1Tulio JimenezFounderFounded Laika

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corporate structure
Laika Universe Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does LAIKA do?
LAIKA is an online and physical retailer offering pet supplies including food, accessories, toys, grooming products, and hygiene items for dogs and cats, with same-day delivery service.
Who founded LAIKA?
LAIKA was founded by TULIO JIMENEZ, MANUELA SANCHEZ, Camilo Sanchez, Manuela Sanchez Villamarin in 2018.
Who are LAIKA's investors?
LAIKA's investors include FJ Labs, InQlab, Outbound Ventures, Pioneer, Softbank Latin America Fund, Streamlined Ventures, Y Combinator, Ali Capital and 13 more.
Where is LAIKA headquartered?
LAIKA is headquartered in Bogotá, CO.