US-based pet sitting service Rover.com has fetched an impressive $12m in a series C round of funding led by new investor Menlo Ventures, while pet supplies retailer Petco also invested.
US pet supplies retailer Petco has reinvested in US Rover.com, an online community that connects dog owners with in-home petsitters. The latest deal was led by new investor Menlo Ventures.
Existing backers including Foundry Group also took part. To date, the company has raised $25m and other investors include Foundry Group, Madrona Venture Group and Crunchfund. Petco previously invested in a $3.5m venture round in July 2013.
Rover’s online marketplace matches dog owners with local sitters, who are verified and…
