K9 Nation

K9 Nation is a website and mobile app created by dog owners that connects dog owners and dog businesses all over the UK. It aims to be a contender in the £15 billion dog care market. K9 Nation asserts that it is supported by a growing community of dog lovers and has directories of walks, events, businesses and services, on its portal. It aspires to create a place where dog owners can share their experience and find support and advice from local communities and experts. The company's core business model is subscription-based advertising for the est. 1,11,000 dog-friendly businesses in the UK catering to 10 million dogs. K9 Nation has partnered with Waggle Insurance and received a 5-star rating on the Apple App Store. It will use the investment to improve its technology and expand its user base within the UK.

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Pitch Rated

47%

Insufficient Data

Management

75%

Product

65%

Investment

UNRATED*

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£1,250,560
pre-money valuation

10.71%
equity available

252
investors

£681
pledge per investor

10841080
company number

Liquidation
company status

29/06/2017
incorporated 7 years

£0.38
share price

Previous Funding rounds

19 Apr 24

Crowdcube

£171,671 / 114%

46.67%

Officers

David Adam Schofield PEARCE
Appointed: 28-06-2020

David Adam Schofield PEARCE
Appointed: 12-03-2020

David Adam Schofield PEARCE
Appointed: 24-01-2019

David Adam Schofield PEARCE
Appointed: 22-02-2018

David Adam Schofield PEARCE
Appointed: 30-01-2015

David Adam Schofield PEARCE
Appointed: 22-01-2015

David Adam Schofield PEARCE
Appointed: 05-12-2014

News

10. K9 Nation - TechRound
27/07/2023 TechRound

Doggy app K9 Nation raises £150,000 through crowdfunding as the platform looks to grow - Business Live
08/04/2021 Business Live

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49% and under
We suggest potential investors carry out further study of their own 50-64%
Room for improvement 65-79%
Worth considering 80%+
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Management 75%

Skills 91%

Taken from profiles listed publically and on LinkedIn, K9 Nation Ltd's management team include skilled professionals with expertise in management, technology, sales, marketing and finance. It consists of an experienced Founder/CEO, CTO, Sales Director, Financial Controller, and CFO. The Founder/CEO is competencies are reported as account management, business strategy, business planning, marketing strategy, and new business development. The CTO is skilled in JavaScript, agile methodologies, PostgreSQL, XML and AJAX. He is reported to be the driving force behind the development of the K9 Nation platform. Their Sales Director has the skills to build the brand and increase brand awareness through sales management, key account management, marketing strategy, international business, and new business development. He has also been awarded the Bolton and Bury business awards for SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) of the Year. The CFO is reported as being competent in auditing and year-end financial reporting, cloud computing, negotiations, contracting, restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions. The Financial Controller is proficient in cash flow, VAT, budgeting, internal audits, and has extensive analytical skills in the payroll department.

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