When was Petmate founded?

Petmate was founded in 1960 and raised its 1st funding round 57 years after it was founded.

Where is Petmate located?

Petmate is headquartered in Arlington, United States.

How many employees does Petmate have?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Petmate is 464.

Is Petmate a funded company?

Petmate is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Conventional Debt round on May 22, 2017.

When was the latest funding round of Petmate?

Petmate's latest funding was a $***** Conventional Debt round on May 22, 2017, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does Petmate rank among its competitors?

Petmate ranks 12th amongst 265 active competitors, of which 17 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was PawTree, which secured $1M in Nov, 2024.

Who are the top competitors of Petmate?

Petmate's top competitors include Bird Buddy, Litter Robot and Vetreska. Among them, PawTree secured the most recent funding round in November, 2024.

Petmate - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Petmate is an acquired company based in Arlington (United States), founded in 1960. It operates as an Internet first brand for pets related products. Petmate has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 265 active competitors, including 17 funded and 28 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Bird Buddy, Litter Robot and Vetreska.

Company Details

Internet first brand for pets related products. The product catalog includes bedding, shelters, toys, kennels, grooming products, collars, leashes, waste management, bird feeders, and more.

Website: www.petmate.com/
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Founded Year

1960

Location

Arlington, United States

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

Conventional Debt, May 22, 2017, $*****

Investors

Gamut Capital & 6 more

Ranked

12^th among 265 active competitors

Employee Count

464 as on Aug 31, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Cosmic Pet & 5 more

Similar Companies

Pet Love & 536 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Platinum Equity (Sep 15, 2021)

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Petmate got acquired by Platinum Equity on Sep 15, 2021.

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Petmate has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Conventional Debt round on May 22, 2017 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Petmate has 7 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Petmate:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
May 22, 2017	6814667	Conventional Debt	6553754	2792644	5768679	1688580

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Petmate's employee count trend

Petmate has 464 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Petmate's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Petmate include Bird Buddy, Litter Robot and Vetreska. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Petmate, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Bird Buddy 2002, Wilmington (United States), Series A	Provider of smart bird feeders with integrated camera and app	$36.7M	General Catalyst, Creator Ventures & 2 others	65/100
2nd	Litter Robot 1999, Auburn Hills (United States), Late Stage	Private label brand of litter boxes for pet cats	$31M	Pondera Holdings, Promus Equity	63/100
3rd	Vetreska 2015, New York City (United States), Series C	Retailer of pet lifestyle products, home decor, and related accessories	$76M	SIG China, ClearVue Partners & 6 others	59/100
4th	PawTree 2012, Southlake (United States), Series B	Internet first brand offering multi-category pet care products	$31.1M	Kensington Capital Holdings	57/100
5th	1-800-PetMeds 1996, Delray Beach (United States), Public	Online retailer of prescription medications, food, and supplies for pets	-	Kinderhook Partners	54/100
6th	Hartz 1932, Secaucus (United States), Acquired	Brand of pet care products	-	TriArtisan Capital Advisors, LNC Partners	47/100
7th	PetAg 1986, Hampshire (United States), Unfunded	Manufacturer of pet care products	-	-	44/100
8th	Independent Pet Supply 1993, Snohomish (United States), Unfunded	Online e-distributor platform offering pet supplies	-	-	44/100
9th	Zee.Dog 2009, Raleigh (United States), Acquired	Retailer of various pet supplies, accessories, and related human products	$18.8M	TreeCorp, DXA & 1 others	43/100
10th	Outward Hound 1992, Denver (United States), Acquired	Innovative pet products: toys, treats, gear for happier, healthier pets	-	Fidus Investment	43/100
12th	Petmate 1960, Arlington (United States), Acquired	Internet first brand for pets related products	-	Gamut Capital, Churchill Asset Management ... & 5 others	42/100

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Petmate has not made any investments yet. Petmate has made 6 acquisitions.

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Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
Oct 25, 2021	Acquisition	Cosmic Pet	1986	Wichita (United States)
Aug 17, 2020	Acquisition	Pet Qwerks	2003	Irvine (United States)
Nov 16, 2018	Acquisition	Gen7Pets	2010	Elverson (United States)