Companion, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of an AI-powered interactive device for dogs, raised additional $6M in funding.
Backers included Lerer Hippeau and Digitalis Ventures. The new capital injection brings its total funding to over $14M.
The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach.
Founded by John Honchariw, Companion provides a device that can interact with dogs at home for hours a day using AI hardware, machine learning, and the positive reinforcement techniques. The company offers a scheduled and on-demand engagement for dogs with games, behavioral programs, and training. It uses the activity to look for sudden or subtle shifts in dog’s movement or posture that can indicate pain, anxiety, or stress that are often hard to detect.
The device has a camera, onboard computer, AI software, and treat dispenser which can react and “converse” with dogs, using the pet parent’s voice. The app allows users to start and schedule sessions, receive bespoke videos of their dog learning, as well as updates on their dog’s improving skills.
FinSMEs
13/04/2023