Petco-backed Rover has closed a series E three weeks after reportedly seeking a funding round that would value it at nearly $300m.
Rover, a US-based dogsitting service provider backed by pet products retailer Petco, closed a $40m series E round today co-led by Foundry Group and Menlo Ventures.
Madrona Venture Group also participated in the round, which follows reports three weeks ago that Rover was seeking a series E round at a $300m valuation. Rover has not confirmed the valuation.
Rover operates an online marketplace for owners to book dog sitters and walkers. The company, which claims to list more than…
