GoWalkies launches first funding round

Dog walking app GoWalkies has launched its first funding round via investment platform SeedLegals after high demand in the UK.

The £500,000 raised will be used for a global release of the app and further investment in technological development, such as implementing blockchain technology into the app. This will allow pet services to use GoWalkies smart contracts with built-in micro-insurance policies to protect dog walkers and services.

Sonny D’Avola, Founder of GoWalkies, said: “The launch of GoWalkies in the UK has been a huge success. From quickly establishing ourselves in the pet tech sector and creating an active community of thousands, GoWalkies has gone from strength to strength.

“We are now looking at launching the app globally and believe we will be a major disruptor in this sector. It is our mission to become the number one dog walking app worldwide by 2025.”

He added: “We’re extremely excited to invite investors to contribute as much or as little as they want in a hugely exciting brand at a hugely exciting time in our journey towards a better dog walking landscape for everyone.”

The investment round will close on 22 May.