Rover bought by private equity firm
Rover Group, the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, has been bought by private equity firm Blackstone in a deal worth around $2.3bn (£1.8bn).
Private equity firm invests in Trusted House Sitters
Mayfair Equity Partners has bought a majority stake in Trusted House Sitters, which values the business at about £80m.
Pet services firm secures funding for e-commerce expansion
Barnsley-based Borks and Walks, which provides dog walking and pet sitting services, has secured funding from start-up loans company First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans to expand into e-commerce.