# Companion Labs

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/companion-labs

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.joincompanion.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $14M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 12, 2023)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Based in California, US, and founded in 2016 by CEO John Honchariw, Companion Labs, Inc., a.k.a. Companion, operates as a developer of a technologically advanced gadget that combines computer vision, robotics, machine learning, and reward-based dog training solutions. In June 2024, Companion Labs, Inc. raised USD 6 million in seed funding.

The company has developed a first-of-its-kind smart device that combines advanced AI, computer vision, and a suite of interactive tools to fulfill dogs' mental and physical needs. Companion's device includes a high-resolution camera, microphone, precision treat launcher, and speakers, all working together to engage and train dogs in real-time.

The company plans to use its proceeds from June 2024 funding to expand its operations and introduce its innovative pet care technology to a wider market.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 12, 2023, $6M — Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Digitalis Ventures
- Seed, Oct 28, 2021 — Lerer Hippeau Ventures
- Seed, Mar 3, 2021, $8M — IA Ventures, Tuesday Capital, Central Garden & Pet Company, frogVentures, Mars Petcare, Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Wheelhouse Partners, PETstock Pty. Ltd.

## Investors

- IA Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ia-ventures) — Seed
- Tuesday Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tuesday-capital) — Seed
- Central Garden & Pet Company — Seed
- frogVentures — Seed
- Mars Petcare — Seed
- Michelson Found Animals Foundation — Seed
- Wheelhouse Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wheelhouse-partners) — Seed
- PETstock Pty. Ltd. — Seed
- Lerer Hippeau Ventures — Seed
- Digitalis Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/digitalis-ventures) — Seed