Petcube

Petcube is a connected technology startup that designs and develops hardware and software products for pets. It has raised $14 million in seed, venture and Series A financing[1] and more than $500,000 from two Kickstarter campaigns.[2]

Petcube
Private
Industry
  • Information Technology
  • Connected products
  • Software
Founded2012; 5 years ago
FounderYaroslav Azhnyuk, Andrey Klen, Alex Neskin
HeadquartersSan Francisco, United States
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Yaroslav Azhnyuk (CEO), Alex Neskin (CTO), Andrey Klen (CDO)
Products
  • Petcube Bites
  • Petcube Play
  • Petcube Camera
Number of employees
100
Websitepetcube.com

History

The company was founded in 2012, in Kyiv, Ukraine by Alex Neskin, Yaroslav Azhnyuk, and Andrey Klen.

The idea for Petcube came when Alex Neskin’s dog Rocky suffered from separation anxiety and boredom. Rocky destroyed furniture and barked excessively when Neskin was away from home, which made his neighbors worry and call the police. He developed the first prototype Petcube Camera to entertain Rocky and make him less anxious.[3]

Petcube launched its first Kickstarter campaign in 2013[4] and collected $250k, the most of any crowdfunded pet product at the time[3]. A second Kickstarter campaign in 2016 raised over $315k. In March 2017, Petcube announced a treat partnership with Wellness. In June 2017, Petcube acquired Canadian startup PetBot.[5] The company has raised over $14M, including from investors like Y Combinator, Almaz Capital and Aventures.[6][7]

Petcube rescue program

Petcube helps shelter and rescue groups save pets and find them new homes. It donates its products, organizes events, and educates these organizations on the uses of pet technology.[8]

Awards and achievements

Till 2019, Petcube cameras get into top 3 dog cameras in the world, from one of the biggest U.S.A pet-review. [9] In 2018, Petcube Bites won Product Hunt’s Golden Kitty Award in the WTF Product category.[10]

References
  1. "Petcube Secures $10 Million Investment to Fund New Products". petproductnews.com. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  2. "Petcube — stay closer to your pet". kickstarter.com. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  3. "Pet-Friendly Tech Startup Explodes On Kickstarter". Forbes. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  4. "Petcube Scoops Up $2.6 Million So You Can Entertain Your Pet From Anywhere". techcrunch.com. 2016-02-03. Retrieved 2018-02-10.
  5. "Petcube Acquires PetBot, Hires Founder". silicontap.com. 2017-06-29. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  6. "This start-up is using AI to figure out what our pets are trying to tell us". cnbc.com. 2017-10-25. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  7. "Petcube Raises $1.1 Million to Let Owners Interact With Pets Remotely". blogs.wsj.com. 2015-03-17. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  8. "Petcube Rescue Block Party: Doggy World Record!". sparksocialsf.com/. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  9. Pet-Store Guide. "Petcube Best Dog Camera". Archived from the original on 2019-04-10. Retrieved 2019-02-10.
  10. "Golden Kitty Awards Winners". Product Hunt. Retrieved 2018-02-10.
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