# Bark Social: Hospitality, Baltimore, United States

> Bark Social: Bark Social is an experiential retail concept and social hub for dog lovers and their pets. Based in Baltimore, United States. Founded 2020.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/bark-social (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Bark Social

Bark Social is an experiential retail concept and social hub for dog lovers and their pets.

Funding reported Last round: Venture (Round not Specified)

Hospitality Baltimore, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2020 6 years old
- **Team:** 32 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $16M in dollars
- **Last round:** Venture (Round not Specified) Mar 2024

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Bark Social has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Bark Social

Bark Social is an experiential retail concept and social hub for dog lovers and their pets.

It combines a dog bar, club, and monitored off-leash dog park, creating a safe and enjoyable environment for both dogs and their owners. The company aims to be a "third home" for its members, offering a space where they can relax, socialize, and enjoy food and beverages while their dogs play freely. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, with operations in Alexandria, Virginia, Bark Social provides a variety of services. These include a dog bar with beverage and food options, a professionally monitored off-leash play area, and structured dog care programs. The venue also hosts special events and welcomes both dog owners and non-dog owners, fostering a community atmosphere. Membership programs are available, granting access to exclusive events and club facilities.

## What company datasets say Bark Social raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$16M** in dollars

Rounds **6**

Last round **Venture (Round not Specified)**

Last round size **$5.5M**

Last round date **Mar 2024**

Investors listed **5**

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Early Light Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/early-light-ventures)
- [Riptide Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/riptide-ventures)

Each firm lists Bark Social on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

dog food and drinks recreation & leisure dog park rules dog social environment dog social club membership dog owner membership dog health dog lovers community dog registration pet services dog community engagement dog-friendly dog membership dog-friendly private events dog park amenities dog health and safety standards

Built with from their website

Google Maps Eventbrite Google Hosted Libraries HSTS Paypal Apple Pay Klaviyo Fillout Google Workspace Shopify Custom

+8 more

Shopify Developer Platform reCAPTCHA CloudFlare Viewport Meta Mobile Friendly Shopify HTTP/3 GoDaddy Hosting

- **Sector:** Hospitality
- **Industry code:** NAICS 713990, 722511, SIC 7999, 7997, 5812
- **Region:** Maryland

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