BARK, Inc. is a dog-centric company that designs products, services, and content for dogs and their owners, best known for its BarkBox and Super Chewer monthly subscription boxes of themed toys and treats. It operates Direct-to-Consumer and Commerce segments spanning toys, treats, kibble, dental, and accessories, plus the novel BARK Air pet air-travel experience. The company is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker BARK.
Bark is publicly traded
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under its listed ticker.
Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Founded
2011
Employees
501–1,000
Total Funding
$92.6M
4 rounds
Latest Valuation
$1.6B
June 2, 2021
Total raised $92.6M across 4 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
SPAC / De-SPAC merger
Date
June 2, 2021
Amount
$12.6M
Valuation
$1.6B
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2021 | SPAC / De-SPAC merger | $12.6M | $1.6B | N/A |
| May 2016 | Series C | $60M | $0.26B | August Capital |
| July 11, 2014 | Series B | $15M | $3.1B | Resolute Ventures |
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Valuation indexed to 1.0× at the selected entry round. Valuation marks are estimates and may contain errors. Hover each dot to compare.
Entry · Series A
$0.5B
Jan 2013
Bark today
$1.6B
Jun 2021 · latest mark
Bark multiple
3.2x
valuation uplift since first round
Y-axis is logarithmic. Hollow dots = estimated valuations. Does not represent realized investor returns.
Matt Meeker
Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman
Brian Dostie
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Michael Black
Chief Revenue Officer and President of Core Business
Henrik Werdelin
Co-Founder and Director
Carly Strife
Co-Founder
Allison Koehler
Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
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Bark merged with Northern Star Acquisition Corp. (a SPAC) and went public on NYSE on June 2, 2021 under ticker BARK. The combined company was valued at $1.6 billion and raised approximately $427 million in cash proceeds. The company operates as a publicly-traded dog-centric brand offering subscription services (BarkBox, Super Chewer), meal delivery (BARK Eats), wellness products (BARK Bright), home furnishings (BARK Home), and pet travel services (BARK Air).
Bark shares can be purchased through any standard brokerage account — including Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and online platforms like Robinhood or E*TRADE. Search for the ticker to place an order.
Bark had a valuation of approximately $1.6B at the time of its public offering. Current market capitalization fluctuates with the share price.
Bark raised $92.6M across 4 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.
Bark was co-founded by Matt Meeker, Henrik Werdelin, and Carly Strife in 2011.
Bark is headquartered in Brooklyn, United States.
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