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BabelBark Secures $2.8 Million Series A FinancingNEWTON, Mass., Feb. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- BabelBark, a pet related software developer, today announced the completion of $2.8 million in Series A funding. BabelBark will use the additional funding to continue to expand its reach and services globally, invest in additional marketing resources and recruit top talent. "We are delighted to secure this strong financial support from some very highly regarded investment groups," said Bill Rebozo, founder, product and market strategist for BabelBark. "We are currently estimating this fund expansion will help us reach more than 250,000 pets on the platform in the next six months and allow BabelBark to become the most connective and comprehensive platform across a pet care community in North America in a year." With this infusion of capital, BabelBark will also further accelerate its expansion and growth in other countries. The company recently announced significant expansion of its revolutionary mobile app and software platform into English-speaking countries and territories including Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and the U.K. in December 2017. This expansion outside of the U.S. and Canada will bring the emerging BabelBark platform worldwide to help dogs live happy, healthy lives. BabelBark Chosen as Top 20 Up and Coming Company at VMX Conference During the VMX 2018 Innovation Symposium, Kerri Marshall, D.V.M., M.B.A., chief veterinary officer for BabelBark, Inc. presented a session titled: The Digital Mobile Pratice: A New Way of Connecting with Clients. Attendees got first-hand insight into how BabelBark is helping veterinary clinics use digital mobile assets. Dr. Marshall was also honored for the Trupanion Express with VIC Innovation Award which recognizes individuals who have dedicated themselves to the betterment of the animal health industry through innovations that make a difference in the lives of animals everywhere. Dr. Marshall was lauded for pioneering the creation of Trupanion Express, the revolutionary solution that has changed the way pet owners are able to approach the costs of veterinary care by allowing Trupanion to pay hospitals directly at the time of invoice. Redefining Pet Care Connections BabelBark is a fully collaborative platform and an ingenious suite of products including:
"With the pet world becoming increasingly crowded with apps, BabelBark stands out as the only platform that connects with full synergy between the veterinarian, the pet service providers and the pet parent — thus creating a dynamic and deeper connection," said Roy Stein, founder and CEO of BabelBark. "No other solution on the market incorporates this level of connectivity and care." About BabelBark BabelBark is dedicated to bringing families an easy way to connect the many facets of their dog's life through mobile applications that monitor their dog's activity and care, and connects with their favorite veterinarian, shelter, trainer, groomer, dog walker, pet sitter, and more via BabelVet and BizBark. It helps pet parents better understand their dog and provides them the happiest and healthiest life possible, while helping pet businesses and veterinarians maintain a closer relationship with their customers and clients to enhance the love connection to the pet. For more information visit BabelBark, BizBark and BabelVet or email at [email protected].
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