# Top 50 Pet Food Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded pet food startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $1.9B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/pet-food-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Instinct** Instinct® is a rapidly growing, family-owned marketer and manufacturer of science-based 100% natural pet food for dogs and cats.](https://millionrounds.com/company/instinct) Instinct® is a rapidly growing, family-owned marketer and manufacturer of science-based 100% natural pet food for dogs and cats. *Founded* 2001 St. Louis, United States **$1.3B** last round Sept 2026
- 2 [**Butternut Box** Butternut Box is a European subscription service that delivers fresh, human-grade pet food directly to customers' doors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/butternut-box) Butternut Box is a European subscription service that delivers fresh, human-grade pet food directly to customers' doors. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$104M** last round May 2025
- 3 [**The Farmer's Dog** The Farmer’s Dog is a New York-based subscription service that delivers fresh, human-grade dog food made with USDA-certified ingredients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-farmer-s-dog) The Farmer’s Dog is a New York-based subscription service that delivers fresh, human-grade dog food made with USDA-certified ingredients. *Founded* 2014 New York, United States **$101M** last round Jan 2020
- 4 [**Gambol Pet Group** Gambol Pet Group is an enterprise of the national-level quality and safety of pet food/treats.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gambol-pet-group) Gambol Pet Group is an enterprise of the national-level quality and safety of pet food/treats. *Founded* 2006 Liaocheng, China **$70M** last round Oct 2019
- 5 [**Protix** Protix is a leading manufacturer and supplier of insect-based ingredients, primarily from the black soldier fly, for animal feed, pet food, and plant care.](https://millionrounds.com/company/protix) Protix is a leading manufacturer and supplier of insect-based ingredients, primarily from the black soldier fly, for animal feed, pet food, and plant care. *Founded* 2009 Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands **$51M** last round Jun 2017
- 6 [**KatKin** KatKin is a London-based pet health company that specializes in fresh, personalized cat food.](https://millionrounds.com/company/katkin) KatKin is a London-based pet health company that specializes in fresh, personalized cat food. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$50M** last round Dec 2025
- 7 [**Entobel** Entobel is a global biotechnology company focused on the sustainable production of insect-based ingredients for animal feed, pet food, and organic fertilizers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/entobel) Entobel is a global biotechnology company focused on the sustainable production of insect-based ingredients for animal feed, pet food, and organic fertilizers. *Founded* 2013 Singapore, Singapore **$30M** last round May 2022
- 8 [**Pure Pet Food**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pure-pet-food) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$22M** last round Jun 2026
- 9 [**Bond Pet Foods**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bond-pet-foods) *Founded* - United States **$19M** last round Apr 2026
- 10 [**Better Origin** Better Origin is an innovative agritech and biotechnology startup based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/better-origin) Better Origin is an innovative agritech and biotechnology startup based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2019 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$16M** last round Apr 2022
- 11 [**Petflow** PetFlow is a prominent American online retailer that specializes in the shipping and delivery of premium pet food, treats, toys, bedding, accessories, and healt](https://millionrounds.com/company/petflow) PetFlow is a prominent American online retailer that specializes in the shipping and delivery of premium pet food, treats, toys, bedding, accessories, and healt *Founded* 2010 Las Vegas, United States **$15M** last round Jul 2011
- 12 [**Meatly** Meatly is a London-based biotechnology startup that specializes in cultivated meat specifically designed for pets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/meatly) Meatly is a London-based biotechnology startup that specializes in cultivated meat specifically designed for pets. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$14M** last round May 2026
- 13 [**Mollybox** MollyBox is an online subscription-based platform that offers staple food, snacks and toys for pets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mollybox) MollyBox is an online subscription-based platform that offers staple food, snacks and toys for pets. *Founded* 2015 Shanghai, China **$13M** last round Mar 2019
- 14 [**Honestfood** Honestfood is a Planning,manufacturing and sales of pet food.](https://millionrounds.com/company/honestfood) Honestfood is a Planning,manufacturing and sales of pet food. *Founded* 2018 Japan **$13M** last round May 2020
- 15 [**Front of the Pack** Front of the Pack is a Los Angeles-based pet nutrition startup founded in 2019 by Neil Hutchinson and Chris Wilkinson.](https://millionrounds.com/company/front-of-the-pack) Front of the Pack is a Los Angeles-based pet nutrition startup founded in 2019 by Neil Hutchinson and Chris Wilkinson. *Founded* 2019 Los Angeles, United States **$10M** last round Jul 2021
- 16 [**About Pet** About Pet is a specialized e-commerce and content platform focused on pets, particularly dogs and cats.](https://millionrounds.com/company/about-pet) About Pet is a specialized e-commerce and content platform focused on pets, particularly dogs and cats. *Founded* 2012 Hartford, United States **$7.9M** last round May 2022
- 17 [**Aunt Fannies** Aunt Fannie’s is a cleaning and pesticide company based in Portland, Oregon.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aunt-fannies) Aunt Fannie’s is a cleaning and pesticide company based in Portland, Oregon. *Founded* 2013 Portland, United States **$7.5M** last round Feb 2019
- 18 [**Scrumbles** Scrumbles is a natural pet food company founded in 2018 by Jack Walker and Aneisha Soobroyen.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scrumbles) Scrumbles is a natural pet food company founded in 2018 by Jack Walker and Aneisha Soobroyen. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$7.3M** last round Mar 2023
- 19 [**Pet's Table** Pet's Table is a Mexican company that offers fresh, human-grade meals for dogs through a personalized subscription service.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pet-s-table) Pet's Table is a Mexican company that offers fresh, human-grade meals for dogs through a personalized subscription service. *Founded* 2020 Mexico City, Mexico **$6.7M** last round May 2024
- 20 [**ECO2 Plastics** Leading PET and other polyolefin Recycler using waterless FDA approved process for cleaning PET for re-use in food and other applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eco2-plastics) Leading PET and other polyolefin Recycler using waterless FDA approved process for cleaning PET for re-use in food and other applications. *Founded* 2000 Riverbank, United States **$6.5M** last round Jun 2008
- 21 [**Sundays for Dogs** Sundays for Dogs is a Cleveland, Ohio-based pet food company that specializes in human-grade, air-dried dog food.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sundays-for-dogs) Sundays for Dogs is a Cleveland, Ohio-based pet food company that specializes in human-grade, air-dried dog food. *Founded* 2020 Cleveland, United States **$6.0M** last round Oct 2023
- 22 [**Pepette** Pepette is a French FoodTech startup founded in 2019, focused on providing fresh, personalized, and organic pet food for dogs and cats.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pepette) Pepette is a French FoodTech startup founded in 2019, focused on providing fresh, personalized, and organic pet food for dogs and cats. *Founded* 2019 Paris, France **$6.0M** last round Jun 2022
- 23 [**Dog Heroes** Dog Heroes is an Italian startup based in Milan, founded in November 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dog-heroes) Dog Heroes is an Italian startup based in Milan, founded in November 2019. *Founded* 2019 Milan, Italy **$5.8M** last round Oct 2025
- 24 [**Buddy Bites** Buddy Bites is a premium pet food brand founded in Hong Kong, dedicated to providing nutritious food for dogs and cats.](https://millionrounds.com/company/buddy-bites) Buddy Bites is a premium pet food brand founded in Hong Kong, dedicated to providing nutritious food for dogs and cats. *Founded* 2020 Sheung Wan, Hong Kong SAR China **$4.2M** last round Aug 2026
- 25 [**Paleo Ridge** Paleo Ridge is a family-run manufacturer of high-quality raw dog food based in Waterlooville, Hampshire, UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paleo-ridge) Paleo Ridge is a family-run manufacturer of high-quality raw dog food based in Waterlooville, Hampshire, UK. *Founded* 2014 Waterlooville, United Kingdom **$4.0M**
- 26 [**rPlanet Earth** rPlanet Earth was a vertically integrated manufacturer based in Vernon, California, specializing in food-grade packaging made from post-consumer recycled PET (rPET).](https://millionrounds.com/company/rplanet-earth) rPlanet Earth was a vertically integrated manufacturer based in Vernon, California, specializing in food-grade packaging made from post-consumer recycled PET (rPET). *Founded* 2015 Vernon, United States **$4.0M** last round Oct 2018
- 27 [**Real Bowl** Real Bowl is a pet food manufacturing and distribution company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/real-bowl) Real Bowl is a pet food manufacturing and distribution company. *Founded* 2020 Montagnana, Italy **$3.7M** last round Nov 2025
- 28 [**Tomojo** Tomojo is a pet food company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tomojo) Tomojo is a pet food company. *Founded* 2017 Paris, France **$3.4M** last round Feb 2022
- 29 [**Southern Tier Pet Nutrition** Southern Tier Pet Nutrition is one of the leading contract manufacturers of premium holistic, natural and organic pet foods.](https://millionrounds.com/company/southern-tier-pet-nutrition) Southern Tier Pet Nutrition is one of the leading contract manufacturers of premium holistic, natural and organic pet foods. *Founded* 1981 - **$3.0M** last round Oct 2010
- 30 [**Miscota** Miscota is an online retailer of pet food and accessories based in Spain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/miscota) Miscota is an online retailer of pet food and accessories based in Spain. *Founded* 2011 Massanassa, Spain **$2.6M** last round Jan 2016
- 31 [**Paws for Life** Paws For Life is an online retailer offering pet supplies such as food, treats, accessories, and health and wellness products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paws-for-life) Paws For Life is an online retailer offering pet supplies such as food, treats, accessories, and health and wellness products. *Founded* 2011 Australia **$2.5M** last round Dec 2013
- 32 [**Needle** Needle is an AI-powered marketing platform tailored for direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce brands in sectors such as fashion, beauty, pet products, food, and lifestyle.](https://millionrounds.com/company/needle) Needle is an AI-powered marketing platform tailored for direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce brands in sectors such as fashion, beauty, pet products, food, and lifestyle. *Founded* 2023 Los Angeles, United States **$2.1M** last round Jul 2025
- 33 [**PawCo Foods** PawCo Foods is a premium pet nutrition company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2021 by Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pawco-foods) PawCo Foods is a premium pet nutrition company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2021 by Dr. *Founded* 2021 San Francisco, United States **$2.0M** last round Feb 2024
- 34 [**Wolf Spring** Wolf Spring is a pet wellness company focused on enhancing dog nutrition and health through functional food toppers and vitamin supplements.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wolf-spring) Wolf Spring is a pet wellness company focused on enhancing dog nutrition and health through functional food toppers and vitamin supplements. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$2.0M** last round Aug 2021
- 35 [**Re Pet** Re Pet is a manufacturer of recyclable plastic sheeting for food companies and supermarkets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/re-pet) Re Pet is a manufacturer of recyclable plastic sheeting for food companies and supermarkets. *Founded* - - **$1.9M** last round Feb 2011
- 36 [**PetBox** Petbox is an e-commerce company that provides pet food products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/petbox) Petbox is an e-commerce company that provides pet food products. *Founded* 2014 United States **$1.9M** last round Mar 2014
- 37 [**Wilder Harrier** Wilder Harrier is a Montreal-based pet food company, certified as a B Corporation, that focuses on creating sustainable and hypoallergenic dog food and treats.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wilder-harrier) Wilder Harrier is a Montreal-based pet food company, certified as a B Corporation, that focuses on creating sustainable and hypoallergenic dog food and treats. *Founded* 2015 Montreal, Canada **$1.6M** last round Jan 2021
- 38 [**Food for Joe** Food for Joe is a Barcelona-based pet wellness foodtech startup founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/food-for-joe) Food for Joe is a Barcelona-based pet wellness foodtech startup founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Barcelona, Spain **$1.5M** last round Aug 2022
- 39 [**VETSTOR** VETSTOR is an online platform that connects with veterinarians and pet owners to recommend and sell quality foods and medications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vetstor) VETSTOR is an online platform that connects with veterinarians and pet owners to recommend and sell quality foods and medications. *Founded* - Praha, Czechia **$1.2M** last round Dec 2025
- 40 [**Actijoy** Supporting online vet services by home smart sensors: Smart collar, Food & Water Wi-Fi Bowl, iOS & Android app.](https://millionrounds.com/company/actijoy) Supporting online vet services by home smart sensors: Smart collar, Food & Water Wi-Fi Bowl, iOS & Android app. *Founded* 2016 San Francisco, United States **$1.0M** last round Dec 2017
- 41 [**Flylab** Flylab is an agritech company focused on sustainable animal feed production using black soldier fly larvae (BSFL).](https://millionrounds.com/company/flylab) Flylab is an agritech company focused on sustainable animal feed production using black soldier fly larvae (BSFL). *Founded* 2021 Bangkok, Thailand **$1.0M** last round Dec 2022
- 42 [**Opertech Bio** Opertech Bio is a Philadelphia-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in taste measurement technology for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and pet fo](https://millionrounds.com/company/opertech-bio) Opertech Bio is a Philadelphia-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in taste measurement technology for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and pet fo *Founded* 2011 Philadelphia, United States **$750K** last round Dec 2014
- 43 [**Kibus Petcare** Kibus Petcare specializes in providing a convenient system for dog owners to feed their pets nutritious, natural food.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kibus-petcare) Kibus Petcare specializes in providing a convenient system for dog owners to feed their pets nutritious, natural food. *Founded* 2016 Barcelona, Spain **$580K** last round Oct 2025
- 44 [**Antos** Antos distributes brand dog snacks and food throughout pet shops, garden centers, veterinary surgeries, and to a number of wholesalers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/antos) Antos distributes brand dog snacks and food throughout pet shops, garden centers, veterinary surgeries, and to a number of wholesalers. *Founded* 2004 United Kingdom **$560K** last round Sept 2015
- 45 [**Bramble** Bramble is a mission-driven pet food company based in New York, specializing in the production and direct-to-consumer distribution of the world's first vet-form](https://millionrounds.com/company/bramble) Bramble is a mission-driven pet food company based in New York, specializing in the production and direct-to-consumer distribution of the world's first vet-form *Founded* - New York, United States **$500K** last round Dec 2024
- 46 [**Loonawell** HEALTHIER DOGS, HAPPY LIVES In the realm of pet nutrition, one company has been consistently raising the bar for quality: us, LOONAWELL.](https://millionrounds.com/company/loonawell) HEALTHIER DOGS, HAPPY LIVES In the realm of pet nutrition, one company has been consistently raising the bar for quality: us, LOONAWELL. *Founded* 2020 Zurich, Switzerland **$458K** last round Oct 2025
- 47 [**TruPet** TruPet is a family-owned pet food company based in Ohio.](https://millionrounds.com/company/trupet) TruPet is a family-owned pet food company based in Ohio. *Founded* 2013 United States **$450K** last round May 2015
- 48 [**Uniam** Uniam is a manufacturing company that produces and sells frozen pet food, snacks and lifestyle products designed for pets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/uniam) Uniam is a manufacturing company that produces and sells frozen pet food, snacks and lifestyle products designed for pets. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$382K** last round Apr 2026
- 49 [**Some Grub** Some Grub Ltd is a UK-based private limited company that specializes in sustainable pet food made from insects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/some-grub) Some Grub Ltd is a UK-based private limited company that specializes in sustainable pet food made from insects. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$374K** last round May 2025
- 50 [**Tu Otro Super** Tu Otro Super is an online supermarket that sells grocery, perfume, food, pet products, and other goods.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tu-otro-super) Tu Otro Super is an online supermarket that sells grocery, perfume, food, pet products, and other goods. *Founded* 2011 - **$261K** last round Oct 2012

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