Petronics

Intelligent robotic toys that keep cats happy and active.

Champaign, United States · Founded 2014 · $3.0M raised

Employees
1–10
Founded
2014
Business Model
B2C
Total Funding
$3.0M
Last Round
$742K GrantSep 2018
Rounds
3

Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. What counts toward funding.

About

Petronics makes intelligent robotic toys for cats, most notably the Mousr — an autonomous robotic mouse that uses sensors and algorithms to mimic the unpredictable movements of real prey, keeping cats engaged and active. Founded at the University of Illinois by David Jun, Michael Friedman, and Dave Cohen, Petronics applies robotics and AI to pet enrichment, helping indoor cats exercise and satisfy their hunting instincts.

Summary

Petronics is an Energy company based in Champaign, United States, founded in 2014. It has raised $3.0M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $742K Grant round in Sep 2018. Investors include Atlantic Bridge University Fund and SOSV.

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Funding History

GrantSBIR Phase II (NSF)Sep 2018
$742K

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