In a nutshell
- Polish startup Petsy €1.1M in funding from business angels.
- The company, a leader in pet care services in its home country, currently has more than 90K registered users, and its platform was used more than two thousand times in July alone.
On a mission to connect pet owners with trusted caretakers
Petsy aims to connect pet owners with professional and verified caretakers, offering a safe and reliable way to leave your pet in trusted hands.
Founded by Michał Wojewoda and Bartek Sobota, Petsy is now present in forty cities across Poland and four in the Czech Republic, with over 90K registered users on the platform.
The company recently raised €1.1M in its first funding round, supported by more than 30 business angels, including Piotr Wawrysiuk, founder of PsiBufet, and a group of private investors associated with Cobin Angels.
“Their creativity and development strategy, combined with the ambition and determination of the entire team, will undoubtedly help them to compete for a strong position in the European pet care market in the coming years,” shared Adam Radzki, one of the business angels supporting Petsy.
Pet Tech Market was valued at $10.5B in 2023 and is estimated to register a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 13.5% between 2024 and 2032.
Petsy aims at DACH region
The new funds aim to solidify the company’s presence in the Polish market, enhance the platform, and prepare for its entry into international markets. The DACH region is the first on the founder’s list for expansion.
“Leaving a pet in someone else’s care can be stressful not only for the animal but also for the owner. Petsy addresses this issue by helping pet owners find verified pet sitters who know how to properly care for their furry friends. We ensure the highest level of service and safety, which is why every pet sitter on our platform – of which there are now over 3,000 – has undergone a three-step verification process, including an interview with our animal behaviorist. This way, our clients can be confident that they are leaving their pets in good hands,” comments Bartek Sobota, CGO and co-founder of Petsy.
