BARK (NYSE: BARK), formerly BarkBox, is an omnichannel dog-centric brand offering monthly subscription boxes (BarkBox, Super Chewer), toys, treats, consumables (BARK Bright dental, BARK Eats food), and retail products distributed via partnerships with Target, Amazon, and other major retailers. The company was founded in 2011 by Matt Meeker, Henrik Werdelin, and Carly Strife and went public via SPAC merger with Northern Star Acquisition Corp. in June 2021.
BarkBox 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
$158.36M
7 rounds
Completed FY26 Q4 cost-cut program targeting up to $28M annualized savings via headcount reductions and automation.
Shrinking cost base and headcount signal continued margin pressure despite efficiency push.
Rejected unsolicited take-private bids from Great Dane Ventures ($0.90/sh) and GNK Holdings/Lemonis ($1.10/sh), ending strategic review.
Removes near-term buyout premium; shares revert to trading on standalone fundamentals.
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Total raised $158.36M across 7 rounds
Last updated 10-02-2026
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2020 | Convertible Senior Secured Notes (5.50%, due 2025) | $75M | — | Magnetar Capital |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Convertible Promissory Notes (2020) | $2.5M | — | Not disclosed |
| Dec 19, 2019 | Convertible Promissory Notes (2019) | $3.9M | — | Not disclosed |
Matt Meeker
Co-Founder, Executive Chairman & CEO
Anya Hamill
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Black
President of Commerce
Allison Koehler
Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
Henrik Werdelin
Co-Founder & Director
Carly Strife
Co-Founder
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
Chewy
Public e-commerce pet retailer (NYSE: CHWY) offering pet food, supplies, and one-time 'Goody Box' gift boxes, competing on broad assortment and Autoship subscriptions.
PupBox (Petco)
Puppy-focused monthly subscription box owned by Petco, tailored to a puppy's developmental stage.
The Farmer's Dog
Direct-to-consumer fresh dog food subscription, competing on premium nutrition and consumables share of wallet.
Ollie
Fresh, human-grade dog food subscription brand competing in the premium consumables segment.
Bullymake
Subscription box specializing in durable toys and treats for power chewers, directly competing with BARK's Super Chewer line.
Nom Nom
Fresh, vet-formulated dog food subscription brand acquired by Mars Petcare, competing in DTC pet consumables.
BARK went public via SPAC merger with Northern Star Acquisition Corp., which closed June 1, 2021 at an enterprise value of about $1.6 billion; the stock began trading on the NYSE as BARK on June 2, 2021. In March 2026 a special committee of the board declined unsolicited take-private proposals from Great Dane Ventures ($0.90 per share, later withdrawn) and from GNK Holdings and Marcus Lemonis, and ended its strategic review in favour of a standalone plan. Stockholders approved a 1-for-20 reverse stock split on March 25, 2026, implemented in April 2026, to regain compliance with the NYSE minimum bid price requirement; the company remains NYSE-listed.
BarkBox 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.
BarkBox raised $158.36M across 7 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.
BarkBox was co-founded by Matt Meeker, Henrik Werdelin, and Carly Strife in 2011.
BarkBox is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, USA.
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