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Pet Tech Sector in Europe

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About Pet Tech sector in Europe

The Pet Tech sector in Europe comprises 2.29K companies, including 248 funded companies having collectively raised $1.23B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 102 are Series A+ funded.
Pet Tech sector in Europe has seen 56 acquisitions and 11 IPOs.
This sector includes companies providing e-commerce and tech solutions related to pets such as dogs, cats, pet reptiles, etc.
Pet Tech sector is also known as Pet Care Ecommerce.
Companies providing e-commerce platforms for buying pets & pet supplies, online-first service platforms for pets, pet-related software solutions, tech devices, and content platforms related to pets are included in this sector. Offline pet stores, horizontal e-Commerce companies, pet pharma companies, veterinary software solutions, pet breeding services, tech solutions focused on livestock and other animals are excluded.
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Pet Care Ecommerce

Top Pet Tech Companies in Europe

There are 2,287 Pet Tech startups in Europe which include Tractive, Tails.com, KatKin, Butternut Box, Barkibu. Out of these, 248 startups are funded, with 102 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 96 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of HEC Paris, INSEAD and University of Cambridge.

Here is the list of top Pet Tech startups in Europe

Provider of wearable GPS-based pet tracking devices. It allows pet owners to locate their pet's GPS location in real-time any time using the application. Users immediately get notified if their pet leaves a predefined area. It also offers activity monitoring, heat mapping, and more. Tractive app integrates with Facebook to allow users to see their friends’ pets and share their pets' photos and other related information.

Key facts about Tractive

Tails provide freshly-blended, tailor-made dry food for dogs. Their products are optimized for an individual dog and they provide the ideal nutrition based on all requirements and preferences: breed (including cross-breeds), lifestage, physical condition, energy level, flavor preferences, health issues and dietary exclusions. They even gradually adapt the blend over time as the concerned dog ages and his nutritional requirements change naturally. Pet parents get a menu card every month with a full breakdown of their dog’s feeding plan. They even provide a bespoke Perfect Portion Scoop with individual dog’s own setting to ensure he gets the correct calories every day. Pet parents can opt for monthly delivery and can cancel anytime.

Key facts about Tails.com

Internet first brand offering subscription-based pet foods. The user has to fill in details about age, weight, activity level, health conditions, current body shape, and more. The platform provides tailored nutrition pet food based on the details provided by the user. The company claims that the products are handmade, and don't include fillers or preservatives.

Key facts about KatKin

Butternut Box is a platform offering a cooked-meal delivery service for dogs. It operates as a periodic subscription service with personalized boxes based on the information provided by the dog owners. It claims that the food is made from human-grade ingredients with recommendations from vets, trainers & behaviorists. Ingredients used include beef, turkey, and meat and claims no preservatives or artificial colors added to the product.

Key facts about Butternut Box

Provider of health insurance and veterinary services for pets. It offers pet insurance that cover all visits, tests and treatments that your pet needs when visiting the vet due to an accident or illness.

Key facts about Barkibu

Companies founded year-on-year in the Pet Tech sector in Europe

201 Pet Tech startups in Europe were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.

Companies founded year-on-year in the Pet Tech sector in Europe2026202520242023202220212020201920182017Founded Year04590135180225Count of Number of Companies
  • Total Number of Companies
Year
No. of companies
2026
-
2025
2
2024
17
2023
74
2022
90
2021
195
2020
201
2019
153
2018
119
2017
109

Stage-wise distribution of Pet Tech sector companies in Europe

Out of the total 2,287 Pet Tech companies in Europe, 248 have secured funding. Among them, 102 have reached Series A or higher, and 80 to Series B or beyond.

Founded - 2,287
Funded - 248
Series A+ - 102
Series B+ - 80
Series C+ - 75
Company Stage
No. of companies
Founded
2,287
Funded
248
Series A+
102
Series B+
80
Series C+
75
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Top Investors in Pet Tech in Europe

L Catterton is the top investor in Pet Tech companies in Europe based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Pet Tech companies in Europe:
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M&A activity in Pet Tech sector in Europe

In the year 2025, till December 2025, 10 acquisitions happened in Pet Tech sector in Europe. Last year, in 2024, a total of 7 acquisitions happened in Pet Tech sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Pet Tech sector in Europe:
Company
Acquisition Type
Acquisition Date
Acquirers
Business Acquisition
Dec 23, 2025
Business Acquisition
Aug 15, 2025
Business Acquisition
Apr 29, 2025
Business Acquisition
Apr 08, 2025
Business Acquisition
Mar 24, 2025
See a more detailed list of acquisitions

Acquisition trends in Pet Tech sector in Europe

Here are the acquisition trends in Pet Tech sector in Europe:

Acquisition trends in Pet Tech sector in Europe2026202520242023202220212020201920182017Acquisition Round Date (Yearly)03691215Number of Acquisitions
  • Total Number of Acquisitions
Year
No. of companies
2026
-
2025
10
2024
7
2023
8
2022
4
2021
12
2020
4
2019
1
2018
5
2017
4

IPOs in Pet Tech in Europe

In the year 2016, till October 2016, 1 IPO happened in Pet Tech sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Pet Tech sector in Europe:
Company
IPO Date
Exchange Symbol
Oct 13, 2016
Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA)
Oct 22, 2009
Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA)
See a more detailed list of IPOs

Top News in Pet Tech in Europe

Bella + Duke announces new brand platformPet Food ProcessingNov 06, 2024Bella and Duke
Tails.com celebrates B Corp certificationPet Food ProcessingApr 23, 2024Tails.com
View all Top News for Pet Tech companies in Europe

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