About Pet Tech
There are 7.05K companies in the Pet Tech sector across the world, with 833 funded companies having collectively raised $6.64B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 327 of these are Series A+ funded.
Pet Tech sector has seen 174 acquisitions and 30 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: March, 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, 2025 (15 Pages)
View all reports related to Pet Tech. Sign up today!Top Companies in Pet Tech
There are more than 7.05K 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 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 pet store specializing in supplies for dogs, cats, and exotic pets | Bengaluru (India) | 2021 | Series C | $63.8M | |
Platform offering virtual veterinary care services | Los Angeles (United States) | 2018 | Series D | $210M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Pet Tech sector
4 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Pet Tech sector. 717 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 | 4 |
2025 | 31 |
2024 | 107 |
2023 | 337 |
2022 | 437 |
2021 | 717 |
2020 | 703 |
2019 | 527 |
2018 | 468 |
2017 | 378 |
Companies founded across countries in the Pet Tech sector
United States has 2,020 Pet Tech startups, the most by any country, followed by United Kingdom which has 952 startups and India which has 646.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 2,020 |
United Kingdom | 952 |
India | 646 |
Germany | 390 |
Australia | 297 |
Canada | 231 |
China | 146 |
Brazil | 144 |
France | 112 |
South Korea | 108 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Pet Tech sector
Out of the total 7,049 Pet Tech companies, 833 have secured funding. Among them, 327 have reached Series A or higher, and 258 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 7,049
Funded - 833
Series A+ - 327
Series B+ - 258
Series C+ - 228
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 7,049 |
Funded | 833 |
Series A+ | 327 |
Series B+ | 258 |
Series C+ | 228 |
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- 7K+ Total Companies
- $6.64B+ Total Funding
- 830+ Funded Companies
- 25+ IPOs
- 170+ 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 $5.69B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $1B. There has been a total funding of $191M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $191M |
2025 | $798M |
2024 | $190M |
2023 | $687M |
2022 | $603M |
2021 | $1B |
2020 | $351M |
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 - $3.63B. United Kingdom follows with $829M and China with $304M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $3.63B |
United Kingdom | $829M |
China | $304M |
India | $130M |
Canada | $106M |
France | $77.6M |
Germany | $61.1M |
Spain | $19.5M |
Italy | $10.1M |
Poland | $2.8M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Pet Tech sector
Over the last 10 years, the Pet Tech sector have seen $374M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $2.12B into Early Stage funding rounds and $1.66B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Early Stage | $2.12B |
Late Stage | $1.66B |
Debt | $1.31B |
Seed Stage | $374M |
PE | $156M |
Post IPO | $28.5M |
Grant | $4.89M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Pet Tech
In the year 2026, till March 2026, Pet Tech companies have raised $89.8M in equity funding across 9 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till March 2025), Pet Tech companies had raised $159M across 14 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 43.63% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 9168 | Mar 17, 2026 | and 4 more | |
Seed | 3392 | Mar 17, 2026 | and 1 more | |
Angel | 4112 | Feb 17, 2026 | ||
Seed | 5089 | Feb 10, 2026 | ||
Series C | 5363 | Feb 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 |
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New York City (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
Los Angeles (United States) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
Greenwich (United States) |
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M&A activity in Pet Tech
In the year 2026, till February 2026, 3 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 | Feb 27, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 17, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 29, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 23, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 17, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Pet Tech
Here are the acquisition trends in Pet Tech:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 3 |
2025 | 17 |
2024 | 12 |
2023 | 23 |
2022 | 20 |
2021 | 25 |
2020 | 9 |
2019 | 14 |
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 Stanford University, Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 19 |
Harvard University | 17 |
University of Pennsylvania | 15 |
Harvard Business School | 14 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 12 |
INSEAD | 10 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 10 |
University of Cambridge | 10 |
Columbia University | 9 |
University of Toronto | 9 |
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 | $952M |
Harvard Business School | $933M |
Stanford University | $604M |
University of Pennsylvania | $267M |
Yale University | $259M |
Columbia University | $107M |
INSEAD | $106M |
University of California (Berkeley) | $101M |
Columbia Business School | $84.7M |
McGill University | $82M |
Top News in Pet Tech
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Petsense and Allivet Announce Formation of National Pet Expert Advisory CouncilBusiness Wire•Mar 04, 2026•Petsense, Allivet
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Zesty Paws expands into veterinary channel with new product linePet Food Processing•Jan 14, 2026•Zesty
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Chewy Announces Fiscal Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference CallBusiness Wire•Nov 19, 2025•Chewy
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Tails.com Partners With Metapack to Improve Delivery Service for UK Pet OwnersRetail Technology Innovation Hub•Nov 05, 2025•Tails.com, MetaPack
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