Matt Meeker
Overview
Matt Meeker is a prominent angel investor and entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder and CEO of BARK, Inc., the company behind the popular subscription service BarkBox. BARK offers a monthly delivery of dog products, services, and experiences, serving over two million dogs monthly through its subscriptions and retail distribution. Under Meeker's leadership, BARK has expanded its offerings to include Super Chewer, a subscription for super-chewing dogs, and BARK Bright, a line of dog wellness products. Prior to founding BARK in 2011, Meeker co-founded Meetup.com, a social networking site that facilitates offline group meetings based on shared interests. His entrepreneurial journey also includes roles as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Polaris Partners and a Venture Partner at Resolute Ventures. Meeker's expertise spans various sectors, including pet care, e-commerce, and technology, with a focus on early-stage investments. Meeker's investment strategy emphasizes supporting innovative companies in the pet care and e-commerce sectors, particularly those in early stages of development. His approach combines his extensive experience in building and scaling startups with a passion for enhancing the lives of dogs and their owners. This unique blend of expertise and commitment has positioned Meeker as a significant figure in the pet care industry, driving both the growth of BARK and the success of the companies he invests in.
Investment Focus
- Innovative pet care solutions
- Scalable e-commerce platforms
- Early-stage companies with strong growth potential
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Matt Meeker invest in?
Matt Meeker invests in Technology, E-commerce and Pet Care, and is based in New York, United States. Matt Meeker is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Matt Meeker invest at?
Matt Meeker backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 100K - 5M.
Which regions does Matt Meeker invest in?
Matt Meeker invests across United States.
What companies has Matt Meeker invested in?
Matt Meeker's portfolio includes Bark and Meetup.com.
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