When was VEGDOG founded?

VEGDOG was founded in 2016 and raised its 1st funding round 4 years after it was founded.

Where is VEGDOG located?

VEGDOG is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Who is the current CEO of VEGDOG?

Tessa Zaune Figlar and Valerie Henssen s of VEGDOG. Tessa Zaune Figlar has also founded 1 company.

Which legal entities is VEGDOG associated with?

VEGDOG is associated with younikat GmbH.

How many employees does VEGDOG have?

As of Mar 31, 2026, the latest employee count at VEGDOG is 52.

Is VEGDOG a funded company?

VEGDOG is a funded company, having raised a total of $13.8M across 3 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Seed round, raised on Aug 17, 2020.

When was the latest funding round of VEGDOG?

VEGDOG's latest funding was a $***** Series A round on Jun 03, 2025, with participation from 5 investors.

Where does VEGDOG rank among its competitors?

VEGDOG ranks 2nd amongst 27 active competitors, of which 4 are funded. It stands 2nd in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was VEGDOG, which secured $10.3M in Jun, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of VEGDOG?

VEGDOG's top competitors include Drools, Pets Deli and Dinner for Dogs. Among them, VEGDOG secured the most recent funding round in June, 2025.

VEGDOG - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding, Competitors & Financials

Company Details

Online retailer of plant-based dog food, supplements, and non-food items. The retailer offers various types of food, including dry and wet options, catering to different dietary needs such as soy-free, gluten-free, and hypoallergenic. Products include snacks and supplements designed to support canine health. The retailer also provides non-food items for pet owners.

Website: www.vegdog.de/
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Email ID: *****@vegdog.de
Phone Number: +49 **********

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2016

Location

Munich, Germany

Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$13.8M in 3 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Series A, Jun 03, 2025, $*****

Investors

Katjes Greenfood & 8 more

Ranked

2^nd among 27 active competitors

Employee Count

52 as on Mar 31, 2026

Similar Companies

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VEGDOG is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
younikat GmbH CIN: HRB218193 , Germany, Active	Apr 26, 2015	-	15 (As on Dec 31, 2022)

VEGDOG has raised a total funding of $13.8M over 3 rounds. Its first funding round was on Aug 17, 2020. Its latest funding round was a Series A round on Jun 03, 2025 for $*****. 5 investors participated in its latest round. VEGDOG has 6 institutional investors and 3 angel investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of VEGDOG:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jun 03, 2025	5400319	Series A	7746569	1082756	9244357	1685185
Nov 11, 2022	7502431	Series A	6196405	2380791	2693069	SFO
Aug 17, 2020	8698002	Seed	3122721	3388573	Katjes Greenfood	8452570

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The founders of VEGDOG are Tessa Zaune Figlar and Valerie Henssen. Valerie Henssen and Tessa Zaune Figlar are the CEOs of VEGDOG.

Here are the details of VEGDOG's key team members:

Tessa Zaune Figlar: Co-Founder & Co-CEO of VEGDOG.
Valerie Henssen: Co-Founder & Co-CEO of VEGDOG.

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VEGDOG's employee count trend

VEGDOG has 52 employees as of Mar 26. Here is VEGDOG's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of VEGDOG include Drools, Pets Deli and Dinner for Dogs. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of VEGDOG, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Drools 2009, Bengaluru (India), Late Stage	Brand of healthy & nutritious food products for dogs and cats	$60M	L Catterton, Nestle	68/100
2nd	VEGDOG 2016, Munich (Germany), Series A	Online retailer of plant-based dog food, supplements, and non-food items	$13.8M	ECBF, Green Generation Fund & 7 others	55/100
3rd	Pets Deli 2013, Berlin (Germany), Acquired	Fresh and natural pet food company	-	Project A, Global Founders Capital & 1 others	35/100
4th	Dinner for Dogs 2003, Nuremberg (Germany), Seed	Natural pet food brand	-	Vdsv One Gmbh, Vorwerk Ventures & 3 others	31/100
5th	Futalis 2012, Leipzig (Germany), Seed	Provider of project management training, consulting, and software solutions	-	HTGF, CFH Management & 4 others	27/100
6th	FAVLY Pet Solutions 2022, Herzogenrath (Germany), Unfunded	Internet first brand offering food products for dogs	-	-	24/100
7th	Josera Petfood 2003, Kleinheubach (Germany), Unfunded	Manufacturer of pet food	-	-	23/100
8th	saturn petcare 1999, Bremen (Germany), Unfunded	Manufacturer of private-label wet and dry food for cats and dogs	-	-	23/100
9th	Herrmann's Manufaktur 2006, Assling (Austria), Funding Raised	Manufacturer of organic pet food	-	BayBG	22/100
10th	Landguth 2005, Ihlow (Germany), Unfunded	Manufacturer of private label wet pet food for dogs and cats	-	-	22/100