Barkyn

Barkyn is a direct-to-consumer pet wellness company providing a subscription-based service for dogs. The company was founded in 2017 by André Jordão (CEO) and Ricardo Macedo (COO) in Porto, Portugal. The leadership team includes managers with prior experience at notable tech companies like Rocket Internet, Farfetch, and Prozis. The firm's primary offering is a subscription box that combines personalized dog food with access to remote veterinary support. Customers complete a questionnaire about their dog's age, size, breed, lifestyle, and allergies, which the company's veterinarians use to recommend a customized meal plan. The service is designed to provide convenience and a tailored nutritional solution for dog owners. Barkyn's product line includes over 50 items, such as various food formulas, snacks, and supplements. A notable in-house developed product is the 'Barkyn Complex,' a trademarked anti-inflammatory supplement. The business model is centered on recurring revenue from subscriptions, operating in the Southern European markets of Portugal, Spain, and Italy. The company has demonstrated significant growth, reporting a 40% increase each quarter during 2020. In addition to its core food and telehealth services, Barkyn has expanded its offerings to include a pet insurance product in Portugal. Barkyn has successfully raised a total of $11.2 million over four funding rounds. Its Series A funding reached €8 million after a €3 million extension in April 2021, led by food-tech specialist Five Seasons Ventures. Other key investors include Indico Capital Partners, All Iron Ventures, Portugal Ventures, and Shilling Capital Partners. Keywords: dog food subscription, personalized pet nutrition, pet telehealth, veterinary support, D2C pet care, European pet market, André Jordão, Ricardo Macedo, Indico Capital Partners, Five Seasons Ventures, pet wellness, subscription box, dog health, online vet, pet tech, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Series A, animal nutrition