BoxGroup

BoxGroup Services, LLC is a venture capital firm based in New York City, founded in 2009. It specializes in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on pre-seed, seed, and early Series A rounds. The firm targets a variety of sectors, including disruptive technology, healthcare, biotech, food, software as a service, e-commerce, and fintech. BoxGroup typically invests between $50,000 and $500,000 in each company, emphasizing a conviction in the founding team and their vision to create category-defining businesses. Although it primarily invests in New York City, Silicon Valley, and Los Angeles, the firm is open to opportunities globally. Notably, BoxGroup does not take board seats or ownership stakes in the companies it supports.

Brian Aledort

CFO

Zodi Chalat

Investor

Adina Davis

Investor

Claire Goldsmith

Investor

Disha Karale

Investor

Nimi Katragadda

Partner and Investor

Dillon Liang

Investor

Greg Rosen

Partner

Adam Rothenberg

Partner

Claire Smilow

Investor

Past deals in Pets

Goose

Seed Round in 2025
Goose is a developer of a pet booking and management platform that simplifies the process for pet owners to find and book services for their pets. The platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including daycare, boarding, grooming, and walking, allowing users to compare prices and reviews from various providers. With its user-friendly interface, customers can easily book appointments with just a few clicks. Additionally, the platform provides pet sitters with an efficient way to manage their services, enhancing the overall experience for both pet owners and service providers.

Loyal

Series B in 2024
Loyal is a biotechnology company focused on developing veterinary pharmaceuticals aimed at extending the health span and lifespan of dogs. The company creates medicines designed to delay the onset of age-related diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and metabolic disorders. By quantifying and regulating the aging process, Loyal seeks to mitigate the effects of aging, thereby promoting healthier and longer lives for dogs. Through its innovative approach, the company aspires to improve the quality of life for pets and enhance their longevity.

Sundays for Dogs

Series A in 2022
Sundays for Dogs, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in the manufacture and online retail of dog food. Founded in 2017 by Tory Waxman and Michael Waxman, the company employs a unique air-drying method that gently dehydrates food, preserving its nutrients and flavor while ensuring the elimination of harmful germs. Sundays for Dogs aims to provide high-quality nutrition for dogs through its carefully crafted products, which are available exclusively on its online platform.

Loyal

Series A in 2021
Loyal is a biotechnology company focused on developing veterinary pharmaceuticals aimed at extending the health span and lifespan of dogs. The company creates medicines designed to delay the onset of age-related diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and metabolic disorders. By quantifying and regulating the aging process, Loyal seeks to mitigate the effects of aging, thereby promoting healthier and longer lives for dogs. Through its innovative approach, the company aspires to improve the quality of life for pets and enhance their longevity.

Celevity

Seed Round in 2020
Celevity is a seed-stage company that develops drugs to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. It sees aging as a disease that is able to be slowed and improved with medicines. It was spun out of Laura Deming’s The Longevity Fund. Celevity is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Loyal

Seed Round in 2020
Loyal is a biotechnology company focused on developing veterinary pharmaceuticals aimed at extending the health span and lifespan of dogs. The company creates medicines designed to delay the onset of age-related diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and metabolic disorders. By quantifying and regulating the aging process, Loyal seeks to mitigate the effects of aging, thereby promoting healthier and longer lives for dogs. Through its innovative approach, the company aspires to improve the quality of life for pets and enhance their longevity.

Modern Animal

Seed Round in 2019
Modern Animal, Inc. is a veterinary clinic based in Los Angeles, California, that leverages technology to enhance pet care. Founded in 2018, the company offers a comprehensive range of services for feline and canine owners, including wellness exams, surgeries, dentistry, ultrasound, radiology, lab testing, and emergency care. Its innovative platform enables clients to access 24/7 virtual care, make in-app prescription requests, and benefit from a membership model that includes unlimited exams and personalized support. Additionally, Modern Animal provides home clinic services and walk-in options, emphasizing convenience and flexibility for pet owners. By integrating state-of-the-art technology with a focus on building relationships between pet owners and veterinary professionals, the company aims to redefine the veterinary experience.

Good Dog

Seed Round in 2019
Good Dog, Inc. is a company that operates a web-based platform designed to facilitate the adoption and purchase of dogs from reputable sources. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the platform connects prospective dog owners with responsible breeders, shelters, and rescues, ensuring that dogs find suitable homes. Good Dog emphasizes transparency and quality by screening breeders, helping to protect buyers from unethical practices. In addition to these connections, the platform features a learning center that provides valuable information on dog ownership, including care and training. Overall, Good Dog strives to elevate the standards of dog breeding and ownership, fostering trust and informed decisions among both prospective owners and breeders.

BarkBox

Series A in 2013
BarkBox, created by Matt Meeker, Henrik Werdelin, and Carly Strife, is a subscription e-commerce service designed for dog owners, providing a monthly box filled with toys, treats, and other canine-related products. As the popularity of BarkBox grew, it evolved into Bark & Co, a company focused on enhancing the health and happiness of dogs. Bark & Co operates through several channels, including the subscription services BarkBox and Super Chewer, as well as an e-commerce platform on BarkShop.com. The company also offers wellness products such as BARK Bright and a personalized meal delivery service called BARK Eats. Its business model is primarily driven by the Direct to Consumer segment, which generates most of its revenue from the sale of toys, accessories, and consumables for dogs. Bark & Co aims to meet the diverse needs of dog owners nationwide while fostering a strong connection with their canine companions.
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