Rover news and trends

Blackstone Pays $2.3 Billion for Pet Care Brand Rover
Acquisitions // November 29, 2023

Pet care marketplace Rover is set to be acquired by private equity firm Blackstone for $2.3 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Will Rover SPAC Be Best Of Breed — Or A Howler?
IPO // February 16, 2021

On Wall Street, one sign that things may be getting overheated — particularly when it comes to public listings — is when less traditional business models start announcing plans to join the fray. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Rover Receives $125M In New Funding
Investments // May 25, 2018

Rover, the world’s largest network of pet sitters and dog walkers, has announced that it secured $125 million in new capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Today in Data: Mobile Movements
Today In Data // July 14, 2017

The mobile industry today encompasses so much more than it did 20 years ago, and even just 10 years ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Taskrabbit Scores Points on PYMNTS Gig Economy App Rankings

July 21, 2025
Summertime. Time for heat, humidity, vacations, beaches and a lot of kids as well as adults looking for part-time work. It inspired a look at the gig economy apps in our app provider rankings, where we found a few surprises. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

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Blackstone Pays $2.3 Billion for Pet Care Brand Rover

November 29, 2023
Pet care marketplace Rover is set to be acquired by private equity firm Blackstone for $2.3 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Rover Receives $125M In New Funding

May 25, 2018
Rover, the world’s largest network of pet sitters and dog walkers, has announced that it secured $125 million in new capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Pet Sitting Startup Rover Raises $65M

July 14, 2017
Pets can make a house feel like a home. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...