Petsy

Petsy.mx is an online retailer specializing in pet products within the Mexican market. The company was established in 2013 by co-founders Toby Clarence-Smith, Pablo Pedrejón García, and Olivier Scialom. The founding team identified an opportunity in Latin American e-commerce while pursuing an MBA in the United States, specifically noting the potential within Mexico's growing pet sector, which was underserved online at the time.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model, generating revenue through the sale of a wide array of pet supplies. Its target clients are pet owners throughout Mexico. The business model focuses on providing a convenient shopping experience with a broad product selection, including items for dogs, cats, and other small animals. Key service features include fast shipping, with options for two-hour delivery in select areas, and customer support that has included veterinary consultations via phone and chat.

Petsy's product catalog is extensive, covering food, treats, grooming products, toys, bedding, and health supplements from various brands. The platform was designed to consolidate a wide variety of pet necessities, offering customers a comprehensive one-stop-shop. In 2018, the pet store chain Maskota acquired Petsy for an undisclosed amount. The two companies were to continue operating independently while leveraging each other's strengths; Petsy was intended to bolster Maskota's digital strategy, and Maskota would support Petsy's regional expansion. Prior to its acquisition, Petsy had raised approximately $4.8 million in funding from investors including DILA Capital, Mountain Partners, and ALLVP.

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