Bark

Brooklyn, United States Consumer Discretionary Public

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.

Public Company

Bark is publicly traded

This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under its listed ticker.

Overview

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

Funding

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

N/A
DateRoundAmount RaisedValuationLead 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 by Round

Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Valuation Trajectory

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Entry · Series A

$0.5B

Jan 2013

Bark today

$1.6B

Jun 2021 · latest mark

Bark multiple

3.2x

valuation uplift since first round

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Prominent Investors

Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Kayne Partners

Leadership

  • 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

Competitors

Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.

  • Chewy, Inc.

    Online pet supplies retailer offering food, toys, and medications for all pet types; market cap ~$10.6B as of May 2026.

  • Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.

    Multi-channel pet health and wellness retailer with stores and online presence; market cap ~$836M as of May 2026.

  • PetSmart (Petsmart Inc.)

    Pet supplies retailer with physical stores and e-commerce; owned by Bc Partners private equity.

  • Amazon Fresh / Amazon Pet Supplies

    E-commerce giant offering pet supplies as part of broader retail platform.

Bark Investment FAQ

Bark FAQ

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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