Marleybones
3 known investors
Marleybones produces fresh, shelf-stable dog food meals made with natural ingredients and cooked using a proprietary gentle steam method. The company serves dog owners seeking premium, nutritionally balanced pet nutrition without freezer storage requirements.
Founders & leadership
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Josephine
Investors · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountseed fundingApr 2024 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 7
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The Farmer's Dog3810 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.
Houndsy3152 shared keywordsHoundsy makes a countertop kibble dispenser designed to store dog food and serve consistent portions, marketed to pet owners as both a feeding tool and home décor item. The product features an auto-locking mechanism, a BPA-free storage liner, and holds up to about 30 lbs of dry kibble.
Vcahospitals2660 shared keywordsVCA 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.
Spot & Tango2460 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>
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Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- MARLEYBONES LIMITED
- Company number
- 12216353
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 20 Sept 2019
- Registered office
- Kalculus, 119 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5PU
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 10920 — Manufacture of prepared pet foods
- Accounts
- last made up to 31 Dec 2024 · next due 30 Sept 2026
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 6 Apr 2026 · next due 20 Apr 2027
Current officers · 4
- Jens Bager — director, appointed 4 Sept 2025
- Josephine Bager — director, appointed 20 Sept 2019
- Jane Lauder — director, appointed 4 Sept 2025
- Mikala Skov — director, appointed 20 Sept 2019
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 6 Sept 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Marleybones do?
- Marleybones produces fresh, shelf-stable dog food meals made with natural ingredients and cooked using a proprietary gentle steam method. The company serves dog owners seeking premium, nutritionally balanced pet nutrition without freezer storage requirements.
- Who founded Marleybones?
- Marleybones was founded by Josephine.
- Who are Marleybones's investors?
- Marleybones's investors include Active Partners, JamJar Investments, R/GA Ventures.



