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Companion creates technology that simplifies how owners interact with and train their dogs. Companion's proprietary technology communicates with dogs through audio, and 3D sensing systems detect and analyze the dog's movement and behaviors. With machine learning, it can adapt in real-time, calculating the best way to engage with a dog. Companion rewards the dog for desired behaviors such as sit, down, stay, and recall using positive reinforcement techniques and proprietary data and algorithms.

Small Door, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, New York, specializes in providing elevated, customer-centric veterinary services with a focus on hospitality. The company aims to enhance the lives of pets and their owners by offering superior care, unmatched transparency, and tech-enabled convenience. Small Door operates 13 veterinary practices across New York City, Boston, and Washington DC, having conducted tens of thousands of member consultations.

Small Door, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, New York, specializes in providing elevated, customer-centric veterinary services with a focus on hospitality. The company aims to enhance the lives of pets and their owners by offering superior care, unmatched transparency, and tech-enabled convenience. Small Door operates 13 veterinary practices across New York City, Boston, and Washington DC, having conducted tens of thousands of member consultations.

Founded in 2017, Fi specializes in manufacturing GPS-enabled smart dog collars and accessories. These products are designed to track a dog's location, monitor activity levels, and set fitness goals for pet owners.

FidoCure develops AI-driven precision medicine for canine cancer. It analyzes data from naturally occurring canine tumors using next-generation sequencing and clinical information to build a proprietary learning database for cancer analysis. The company provides genomic sequencing services and targeted therapy recommendations to veterinarians, enabling personalized treatment plans. By linking veterinary and human oncology, FidoCure advances comparative oncology, aims to improve outcomes for dogs and to inform drug development that benefits both pets and people.

Small Door, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, New York, specializes in providing elevated, customer-centric veterinary services with a focus on hospitality. The company aims to enhance the lives of pets and their owners by offering superior care, unmatched transparency, and tech-enabled convenience. Small Door operates 13 veterinary practices across New York City, Boston, and Washington DC, having conducted tens of thousands of member consultations.

Founded in 2017, Fi specializes in manufacturing GPS-enabled smart dog collars and accessories. These products are designed to track a dog's location, monitor activity levels, and set fitness goals for pet owners.

FidoCure develops AI-driven precision medicine for canine cancer. It analyzes data from naturally occurring canine tumors using next-generation sequencing and clinical information to build a proprietary learning database for cancer analysis. The company provides genomic sequencing services and targeted therapy recommendations to veterinarians, enabling personalized treatment plans. By linking veterinary and human oncology, FidoCure advances comparative oncology, aims to improve outcomes for dogs and to inform drug development that benefits both pets and people.

Founded in 2017, Fi specializes in manufacturing GPS-enabled smart dog collars and accessories. These products are designed to track a dog's location, monitor activity levels, and set fitness goals for pet owners.

The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, providing a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to be the leading online community for animal lovers, offering engaging stories and videos that highlight animal-related issues and promote animal activism. The Dodo also facilitates connections between its audience and animal welfare initiatives, encouraging care and awareness for various species. Through its content, the company seeks to inspire and inform individuals about the importance of animal welfare and the natural world.

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.

The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, providing a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to be the leading online community for animal lovers, offering engaging stories and videos that highlight animal-related issues and promote animal activism. The Dodo also facilitates connections between its audience and animal welfare initiatives, encouraging care and awareness for various species. Through its content, the company seeks to inspire and inform individuals about the importance of animal welfare and the natural world.

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.

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.