Swifto
Stage
Series A | AliveTotal Raised
$2.5MLast Raised
$2.5M | 10 yrs agoAbout Swifto
Swifto offers a marketplace that connects dog owners with vetted and screened walkers. The service also lets clients view walkers' routes. The Swifto tracking app sends clients a text at the beginning and at the end of a walk, as well as a photo along the way, and it allows owners to track a walker's progress on a live map of Manhattan through a mobile app as the walker progresses through the route.
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Swifto in 1 CB Insights research brief, most recently on Sep 9, 2021.
Expert Collections containing Swifto
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Swifto is included in 2 Expert Collections, including Pet Technologies.
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Latest Swifto News
Oct 14, 2022
Swifto Inc. Pet sitting is the act of temporarily caring for another person's pet for a set period of time. Furthermore, it is most common at the pet owner's home, but it can also happen at the provider's home or a pet sitting business or organization. Some people love their jobs. Cats, dogs, and fish are examples of varied pet types. Market Drivers Increasing pet spending, back-office trends, service development, an increase in the number of industry participants, and strategic endeavours by various pet sitters and pet sitting firms are the primary reasons projected to drive industry growth. DOGHERO Online Agency for Services for Pets Ltd., created in 2014, is a Brazilian start-up that provides a variety of pet services in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina, including pet sitting. Market opportunities The potential revenue opportunities in pet sitting are thus projected to increase market competition in the near future. Dogmate, for example, is a South Korean startup that provides dog sitting services. The industry is also distinguished by a high proportion of independent and small-scale service suppliers. These range from senior persons and students working part-time to self-employed pet sitters.. COVID-19 Impact on the Pet Sitting Market The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a market drop due to the closure of pet service enterprises and pet parents working from home due to social distancing norms. Market Segmentation
Swifto Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where is Swifto's headquarters?
Swifto's headquarters is located at 349 5th Avenue, New York.
What is Swifto's latest funding round?
Swifto's latest funding round is Series A.
How much did Swifto raise?
Swifto raised a total of $2.5M.
Who are the investors of Swifto?
Investors of Swifto include Benchmark.
Who are Swifto's competitors?
Competitors of Swifto include Wag!, Rover, Barkly Pets, Dogmate, GoFetch and 10 more.
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Compare Swifto to Competitors
Urban Leash offers on-demand dog walking services for busy professionals. Use a mobile app to get instant notifications, GPS track dogs on the walk, read notes of what happened and see pictures of pets.
Dogwalks is an online service connecting dog owners and dog walkers. Dogwalks makes booking a trusted dog walker quick and easily. The site enables dog owners to search, book, cancel, reschedule and review dog walkers directly through the Dogwalks website via a computer or smartphone. All Dogwalks Dogwalkers are interviewed in-person and tested. Furthermore, all Dogwalks are bonded and insured and frequently checked for quality. Currently we walk over 100 dogs/day in San Francisco with an extensive client list. The current site is NOT set up for this business but is underdevelopment.
PupWalkr is a peer-to-peer platform for dog walkers. Customers are able to set a recurring walk schedule, and they are also able to cancel existing walks/schedule new walks with just an hour's notice.
Dogmate provides professional pet sitter services. It is a service that connects pet owners to verified pet sitters and dog walkers. Users can reserve appointments, send and receive photo, video messages in real-time, and arrange visits to view the pet sitter's home in advance. It also provides the cost of hospital care and post-treatment. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.
Dog Walk is a company that enables users to hire dog walkers online.
Dogiz is an app that helps dog owners connect with dog walkers in their neighborhood from their phones.
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