About Pet Tech sector in North America
The Pet Tech sector in North America comprises 2.15K companies, including 328 funded companies having collectively raised $3.63B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 160 are Series A+ funded.
Pet Tech sector in North America has seen 95 acquisitions and 8 IPOs. This represents almost 4.8% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
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.
Top Pet Tech Companies in North America
There are 2,154 Pet Tech startups in North America which include Rover, BarkBox, Ollie, Chewy, Airvet. Out of these, 328 startups are funded, with 160 having secured Series A+ funding.
2026 has seen the creation of 5 Pet Tech startups in North America. Over the past 10 years, an average of 111 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Stanford University, Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania.
Here is the list of top Pet Tech startups in North America
1. Rover
App-based pet sitting marketplace. The platform connects dog owners with dog sitters who look after pets at owners own homes. It allows users to find other pet-care service providers and book using the platform by making an online payment. Its service offerings include dog boarding, house sitting, dog walking, pet grooming, and more. The app is available for iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about Rover
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Olympia (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $409M
- Investors: Menlo Ventures, Foundry and 32 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, May 24, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 732 Competitors
2. BarkBox
BarkBox is an online subscription platform offering dog supplies. The products include food, treats, toys, and gifts for dogs. The products are curated and sold in periodic subscription plans.
Key facts about BarkBox
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $83M
- Investors: Resolute Ventures, August Capital and 24 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, May 17, 2016, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 76/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 20 Competitors
3. Ollie
Provider of customized, fresh food plans and delivery for dogs. The company formulates recipes with human-grade ingredients, including meat, fruits, and vegetables. Meal plans are developed by veterinary nutritionists to be complete and balanced. The company delivers food directly to the customer on a flexible schedule. It also offers an application for health screenings.
Key facts about Ollie
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $67.7M
- Investors: Canaan, Emil Capital and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Mar 26, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 76/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 6 Competitors
4. Chewy
Online store offering multi-category pet supplies. The product catalog includes food, supplements, grooming products, bedding, feeding equipments, clothing, toys, and more.
Key facts about Chewy
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Dania Beach (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: HTIF, Verlinvest and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 14, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 72/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 346 Competitors
5. Airvet
App based platform providing veterinary services and clinical management solutions for veterinarians. It provides the pet owner with live help and advice from veterinarians. The users can video call, send a message, upload photos or videos, and get connected with their veterinarian. In addition, the company also provides solutions that assist veterinary professionals to manage clinical operations like scheduling, marketing, communication, and automated appointment booking.
Key facts about Airvet
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Beverly Hills (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $58.8M
- Investors: Canvas Ventures, Mountain Group Partners and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Feb 03, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 72/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 141 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Pet Tech sector in North America
5 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Pet Tech sector in North America. 208 Pet Tech startups in North America were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 5 |
2025 | 10 |
2024 | 33 |
2023 | 107 |
2022 | 125 |
2021 | 192 |
2020 | 208 |
2019 | 142 |
2018 | 163 |
2017 | 128 |
Stage-wise distribution of Pet Tech sector companies in North America
Out of the total 2,154 Pet Tech companies in North America, 328 have secured funding. Among them, 160 have reached Series A or higher, and 128 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 2,154
Funded - 328
Series A+ - 160
Series B+ - 128
Series C+ - 111
Company Stage | No. of companies |
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Founded | 2,154 |
Funded | 328 |
Series A+ | 160 |
Series B+ | 128 |
Series C+ | 111 |
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Funding Trends in the Pet Tech sector in North America
Total funding year-on-year in the Pet Tech sector in North America
The Pet Tech sector in North America saw a total funding of more than $3.02B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2018 at more than $619M. There has been a total funding of $24.2M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $24.2M |
2025 | $504M |
2024 | $108M |
2023 | $204M |
2022 | $272M |
2021 | $375M |
2020 | $132M |
2019 | $561M |
2018 | $619M |
2017 | $222M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Pet Tech in North America
In the year 2026, till August 2026, Pet Tech companies in North America have raised $24.2M in equity funding across 4 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), Pet Tech companies in North America had raised $146M across 14 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 83.45% drop in funding in Pet Tech companies in North America as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Pet Tech companies in North America:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 4254 | Aug 27, 2026 | - | |
Series B | 9966 | Jul 15, 2026 | ||
Series A | 5609 | Jun 10, 2026 | - | |
Series A | 5879 | Apr 16, 2026 | ||
Seed | 1320 | Dec 29, 2025 |
Top Investors in Pet Tech in North America
Leap Venture Studio is the top investor in Pet Tech companies in North America based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Pet Tech companies in North America:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
Greenwich (United States) |
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M&A activity in Pet Tech sector in North America
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 4 acquisitions happened in Pet Tech sector in North America. Last year, in 2025, a total of 4 acquisitions happened in Pet Tech sector in North America.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Pet Tech sector in North America:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jun 18, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 27, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 17, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 29, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 17, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Pet Tech sector in North America
Here are the acquisition trends in Pet Tech sector in North America:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 4 |
2025 | 4 |
2024 | 5 |
2023 | 12 |
2022 | 11 |
2021 | 11 |
2020 | 3 |
2019 | 9 |
2018 | 8 |
2017 | 14 |
IPOs in Pet Tech in North America
In the year 2021, till November 2021, 2 IPOs happened in Pet Tech sector in North America.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Pet Tech sector in North America:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Nov 04, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Aug 02, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jun 14, 2019 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Feb 13, 2015 | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) | |
Jun 12, 1996 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Pet Tech companies in North America
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Pet Tech in North America
Most number of Pet Tech startups in North America have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 13 |
Harvard University | 11 |
University of Pennsylvania | 11 |
Harvard Business School | 10 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 7 |
Columbia University | 6 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 6 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 6 |
Duke University | 4 |
University of Chicago | 4 |
Total funding in Pet Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in North America
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Pet Tech companies in North America have raised the most funding among top colleges. Harvard University alumni are second, and Harvard Business School alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $579M |
Harvard University | $556M |
Harvard Business School | $551M |
University of California (Berkeley) | $99.7M |
Columbia University | $88.8M |
Columbia Business School | $84.7M |
University of Pennsylvania | $62.4M |
University of California (Los Angeles) | $60.3M |
Wharton School | $59.6M |
USC Marshall School of Business | $58.8M |
Top News in Pet Tech in North America
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Chewy Announces Fiscal Second Quarter Financial Results Conference CallBusiness Wire•Aug 20, 2026•Chewy
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Chewy reports strong Q1 growth despite dynamic consumer backdropPet Food Processing•Jun 11, 2026•Chewy
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Did Chewy’s Vet Clinics and AI Push Just Shift CHWY’s Capital Allocation and Growth Narrative?Simply Wall St•Jun 03, 2026•Chewy
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Does Chewy’s (CHWY) CEO Pay and Autoship Dependence Clarify or Complicate Its Valuation StorySimply Wall St•May 26, 2026•Chewy
