Smilin Dogs
San Carlos, US · Founded 2017 · California corporation
Smilin Dogs operates a 17,500 sq ft dog daycare and cage-free group boarding facility in San Carlos, offering dog walking, coastal ranch hiking outings, and bathing for dog owners. It serves the San Francisco Peninsula, including Palo Alto, Redwood City, and San Mateo.
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Founders & leadership
Smilin Dogs was founded in 2017 by Konrad Thaler and Diana Ungersma.
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Konrad ThalerCo-Founder
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Diana UngersmaCo-Founder
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.2M disclosed across 1 round · 2017
▶$1.2MraisedNov 2017 · 2 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$1.2MraisedNov 2017 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Konrad ThalerExecutive Officer, Director
- Diana UngersmaExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.2M
- Amount sold
- $1.2M
- First sale
- Nov 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, California, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 04, 06b, 4a5
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 Smilin Dogs do?
- Smilin Dogs operates a 17,500 sq ft dog daycare and cage-free group boarding facility in San Carlos, offering dog walking, coastal ranch hiking outings, and bathing for dog owners. It serves the San Francisco Peninsula, including Palo Alto, Redwood City, and San Mateo.
- Who founded Smilin Dogs?
- Smilin Dogs was founded by Konrad Thaler, Diana Ungersma in 2017.
- How much funding has Smilin Dogs raised?
- Smilin Dogs has disclosed $1.2M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Smilin Dogs headquartered?
- Smilin Dogs is headquartered in San Carlos, US.