Petcube
Technology company that produces smart devices for pets
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Petcube, Inc.[1] is a technology company that designs and develops smart devices for pets which combine cameras with treat dispensers and laser pointer toys.
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| Type | Private |
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| Industry | smart, connected products |
| Founded | July 16, 2013[1] |
| Founder | Yaroslav Azhnyuk, Andrey Klen, Alex Neskin |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Anastasia Kuhar (CEO), Alex Neskin (CTO), Andrey Klen (CDO), Yaroslav Azhnyuk (president)[2] |
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Number of employees | 100 |
| Website | petcube |
History
The company was incorporated in 2013 in Kyiv, Ukraine by Alex Neskin, Yaroslav Azhnyuk, and Andrey Klen. Typically for a startup, Petcube aimed to solve the problem the founders faced on their own: Neskin's dog Rocky suffered and misbehaved due to separation anxiety.[3]
Within two Kickstarter campaigns the project raised $250,000 in 2013 (becoming the best funded pet product by that time)[3][4] and $315,000 in 2016. In 2017, Petcube announced a treat partnership with Wellness and acquired a Canadian pet-focused startup Petbot.[5] In the following years, Petcube raised over $14 million in seed money and Series A financing from Y Combinator, Almaz Capital, Aventures, and other investors.[6][7][8][9]
Products
Petcube offers three devices: Petcube Camera, Petcube Bites with camera and a treat dispenser, and Petcube Play which features a laser pointer to keep the pet entertained (distracted) while the owner is away.[10]
The devices can stream and record video, toss treats, allow users to communicate with a pet two-way, and connect to Amazon Alexa. Paid subscription enables cloud video storage, automated recording triggered by sound or motion, smart alerts (bark, meow, pet, and human notifications), and adds a web interface.[11][12]
Charity
Petcube cooperates with shelters and helps to save pets and find them new homes. The company donates its products and organize events for pet activists.[13] As a Ukrainian brand, Petcube joined United24 charity project and donates proceeds from its pet cameras to the future rebuilding of Ukraine.[14]