About Pet Tech
There are 7.64K companies in the Pet Tech sector across the world, with 853 funded companies having collectively raised $6.74B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 352 of these are Series A+ funded.
Pet Tech sector has seen 180 acquisitions and 46 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 included in Pet Tech sector
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 sector
Offline pet stores, horizontal e-Commerce companies, pet pharma companies, veterinary software solutions, pet breeding services, tech solutions focused on livestock and other animalsMarket Map of Pet Tech
The market map of Pet Tech gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution. Top 3 trending business models in Pet Tech sector are Pet Health Tech, Internet First Pet Food Brands and Pet Wearables.
Reports related to Pet Tech
Here are some reports related to Pet Tech sector:
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Pet Tech - Sector Report
Edition: August, 2026 (69 Pages)
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Pet Tech Investor Landscape
Edition: October, 2025 (12 Pages)
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Pet Tech Exit Landscape
Edition: August, 2026 (15 Pages)
View all reports related to Pet Tech. Sign up today!Top Companies in Pet Tech
There are more than 7.64K companies in Pet Tech. Rover is the top Pet Tech company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Pet Tech companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
App-based pet sitting marketplace | Olympia (United States) | 2011 | Acquired | $409M | |
Online pet store specializing in supplies for dogs, cats, and exotic pets | Bengaluru (India) | 2021 | Series C | $63.8M | |
Online subscription platform offering dog supplies | New York City (United States) | 2011 | Acquired | $83M | |
Provider of customized, fresh food plans and delivery for dogs | New York City (United States) | 2015 | Series B | $67.7M | |
Online store offering multi-category pet supplies | Dania Beach (United States) | 2011 | Public | - |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Pet Tech sector
17 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Pet Tech sector. 729 Pet Tech startups were founded in 2021 - 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 | 17 |
2025 | 44 |
2024 | 127 |
2023 | 350 |
2022 | 456 |
2021 | 729 |
2020 | 718 |
2019 | 538 |
2018 | 486 |
2017 | 388 |
Companies founded across countries in the Pet Tech sector
United States has 2,222 Pet Tech startups, the most by any country, followed by United Kingdom which has 986 startups and India which has 704.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 2,222 |
United Kingdom | 986 |
India | 704 |
Germany | 411 |
Australia | 301 |
Canada | 241 |
China | 160 |
Brazil | 144 |
France | 120 |
South Korea | 109 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Pet Tech sector
Out of the total 7,645 Pet Tech companies, 853 have secured funding. Among them, 352 have reached Series A or higher, and 280 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 7,645
Funded - 853
Series A+ - 352
Series B+ - 280
Series C+ - 249
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 7,645 |
Funded | 853 |
Series A+ | 352 |
Series B+ | 280 |
Series C+ | 249 |
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- 7.6K+ Total Companies
- $6.74B+ Total Funding
- 850+ Funded Companies
- 45+ IPOs
- 175+ Acquisitions
- 5+ Reports
Funding Trends in the Pet Tech sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Pet Tech sector
The Pet Tech sector saw a total funding of more than $5.8B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $1B. There has been a total funding of $237M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $237M |
2025 | $822M |
2024 | $202M |
2023 | $698M |
2022 | $604M |
2021 | $1B |
2020 | $365M |
2019 | $808M |
2018 | $677M |
2017 | $383M |
Total funding across countries in the Pet Tech sector
In the last 10 years, Pet Tech startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $3.46B. United Kingdom follows with $266M and China with $245M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $3.46B |
United Kingdom | $266M |
China | $245M |
India | $168M |
Canada | $106M |
Germany | $78.9M |
France | $77.5M |
Japan | $41.5M |
Spain | $19.2M |
Italy | $10.1M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Pet Tech sector
Over the last 10 years, the Pet Tech sector have seen $376M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $2.07B into Early Stage funding rounds and $1.55B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Early Stage | $2.07B |
Late Stage | $1.55B |
Debt | $1.31B |
Seed Stage | $376M |
PE | $156M |
Post IPO | $28.5M |
Grant | $4.8M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Pet Tech
In the year 2026, till August 2026, Pet Tech companies have raised $118M in equity funding across 18 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till August 2025), Pet Tech companies had raised $235M across 38 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 49.79% drop in funding in Pet Tech companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Pet Tech:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 8082 | Aug 27, 2026 | - | |
Series A | 8306 | Aug 25, 2026 | ||
Seed | 7047 | Jul 28, 2026 | ||
Series B | 6606 | Jul 15, 2026 | ||
Series A | 2912 | Jun 10, 2026 | - |
Top Investors in Pet Tech
R/GA Ventures is the top investor in Pet Tech companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Pet Tech:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
New York City (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
Los Angeles (United States) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
New York City (United States) |
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M&A activity in Pet Tech
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 9 acquisitions happened in Pet Tech sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 17 acquisitions happened in Pet Tech sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Pet Tech:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 17, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 18, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 03, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 08, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 31, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Pet Tech
Here are the acquisition trends in Pet Tech:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 9 |
2025 | 17 |
2024 | 12 |
2023 | 23 |
2022 | 20 |
2021 | 26 |
2020 | 9 |
2019 | 13 |
2018 | 14 |
2017 | 18 |
IPOs in Pet Tech
In the year 2022, till November 2022, 2 IPOs happened in Pet Tech sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Pet Tech:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Nov 18, 2022 | Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) | |
Apr 28, 2022 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) | |
Nov 04, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Aug 02, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Mar 26, 2021 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) |
Colleges which produce the most Pet Tech companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Pet Tech sector
Most number of Pet Tech startups have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Stanford University and Harvard Business School.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard University | 14 |
Stanford University | 14 |
Harvard Business School | 12 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 10 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 10 |
University of Pennsylvania | 10 |
INSEAD | 8 |
Columbia University | 7 |
HEC Paris | 7 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 6 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Pet Tech sector
In the last 10 years, Harvard University graduates' Pet Tech companies 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 | $816M |
Harvard Business School | $794M |
Stanford University | $595M |
Columbia University | $107M |
University of California (Berkeley) | $101M |
INSEAD | $99.2M |
Columbia Business School | $84.7M |
Indian Institute Of Management–Lucknow | $65.8M |
University of California (Los Angeles) | $60.3M |
Wharton School | $59.6M |
Top News in Pet Tech
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