About Pet Tech sector in United States
The Pet Tech sector in United States comprises 1.88K companies, including 312 funded companies having collectively raised $4.28B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 160 are Series A+ funded.
Pet Tech sector in United States has seen 97 acquisitions and 4 IPOs. This represents almost 5.4% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.3% 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 included in Pet Tech
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 petsCompanies excluded in Pet Tech
Offline pet stores, horizontal e-Commerce companies, pet pharma companies, veterinary software solutions, pet breeding services, tech solutions focused on livestock and other animalsTop Pet Tech Companies in United States
There are more than 1.88K companies in Pet Tech in United States. Rover is the top Pet Tech company in United States, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Pet Tech companies in United States:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
App-based pet sitting marketplace | Olympia (United States) | 2011 | Acquired | $409M | |
Online subscription platform offering dog supplies | New York City (United States) | 2011 | Acquired | $83M | |
Brand of customized food items for dogs | New York City (United States) | 2015 | Series B | $67.7M | |
Platform offering virtual veterinary care services | Los Angeles (United States) | 2018 | Series D | $210M | |
Internet first brand offering refrigerated pet food | Secaucus (United States) | 2006 | Public | $54M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Pet Tech sector in United States
186 Pet Tech startups in United States 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 |
|---|---|
2025 | - |
2024 | 20 |
2023 | 90 |
2022 | 118 |
2021 | 160 |
2020 | 186 |
2019 | 136 |
2018 | 154 |
2017 | 124 |
2016 | 105 |
Stage-wise distribution of Pet Tech sector companies in United States
Out of the total 1,877 Pet Tech companies in United States, 312 have secured funding. Among them, 160 have reached Series A or higher, and 128 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 1,877
Funded - 312
Series A+ - 160
Series B+ - 128
Series C+ - 110
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 1,877 |
Funded | 312 |
Series A+ | 160 |
Series B+ | 128 |
Series C+ | 110 |
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Funding Trends in the Pet Tech sector in United States
Total funding year-on-year in the Pet Tech sector in United States
The Pet Tech sector in United States saw a total funding of more than $3.73B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2019 at more than $687M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $536M |
2024 | $102M |
2023 | $255M |
2022 | $341M |
2021 | $503M |
2020 | $187M |
2019 | $687M |
2018 | $619M |
2017 | $279M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Pet Tech in United States
In the year 2025, till December 2025, Pet Tech companies in United States have raised $204M in equity funding across 17 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till November 2024), Pet Tech companies in United States had raised $98.4M across 14 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 107.8% rise in funding in Pet Tech companies in United States as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Pet Tech companies in United States:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 8124 | Dec 29, 2025 | and 10 more | |
Seed | 1482 | Nov 10, 2025 | - | |
Series D | 9410 | Sep 16, 2025 | ||
Seed | 5121 | Jul 17, 2025 | ||
Seed | 4559 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Top Investors in Pet Tech in United States
United States Department of Agriculture is the top investor in Pet Tech companies in United States based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Pet Tech companies in United States:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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Washington, DC (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
Los Angeles (United States) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) |
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M&A activity in Pet Tech sector in United States
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 4 acquisitions happened in Pet Tech sector in United States. Last year, in 2024, a total of 6 acquisitions happened in Pet Tech sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Pet Tech sector in United States:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Dec 17, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 28, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 11, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 27, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 13, 2024 |
Acquisition trends in Pet Tech sector in United States
Here are the acquisition trends in Pet Tech sector in United States:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 3 |
2024 | 6 |
2023 | 11 |
2022 | 10 |
2021 | 10 |
2020 | 4 |
2019 | 12 |
2018 | 10 |
2017 | 13 |
2016 | 6 |
IPOs in Pet Tech in United States
In the year 2021, till November 2021, 2 IPOs happened in Pet Tech sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Pet Tech sector in United States:
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) | |
Nov 14, 2014 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Nov 07, 2014 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Pet Tech companies in United States
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Pet Tech in United States
Most number of Pet Tech startups in United States have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Stanford University and Harvard Business School.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard University | 15 |
Stanford University | 13 |
Harvard Business School | 12 |
University of Pennsylvania | 11 |
University of Chicago | 9 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 8 |
Columbia University | 7 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 7 |
Booth School of Business | 6 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 6 |
Total funding in Pet Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in United States
In the last 10 years, Harvard University graduates' Pet Tech companies in United States have raised the most funding among top colleges. Harvard Business School alumni are second, and Stanford University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Harvard University | $977M |
Harvard Business School | $912M |
Stanford University | $595M |
University of Pennsylvania | $265M |
Yale University | $259M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $104M |
Booth School of Business | $102M |
University of California (Berkeley) | $99.7M |
Columbia University | $88.8M |
Columbia Business School | $84.7M |
Top News in Pet Tech in United States
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Primal Pet Foods Launches 'More Time in Their Prime' CampaignPet Food Processing•Sep 18, 2025•Primal Pet Foods
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Chewy Launches Fresh Dog Food, Customizable as Full Meals or ToppersPet Age•Sep 11, 2025•Chewy, Plato
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Chewy, Inc.: Class A Common Stock Subject to Lock-Up Agreement Ending on 22-AUG-2025Stock Screener•Aug 22, 2025•Chewy, Oak Harvest FG, Driehaus
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Wet Noses Introduces Soft Baked Dog Treats with Human-Grade IngredientsPet Age•Aug 05, 2025•Wet Noses
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Jinx Readies Series C Raise as It Expands Retail Footprint and C-Suite LeadershipBusiness Wire•Jul 16, 2025•Jinx
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