PetWise Overview

Consumer ProductsCompany

Is PetWise PE-backed?

Yes. PetWise is owned by private equity investor Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners.

Was PetWise formerly PE-backed?

Yes. PetWise was formerly owned by 4 private investors.

Where is PetWise headquartered?

PetWise is headquartered in Novato, California.

What sector is PetWise in?

PetWise is a consumer products company.

When was PetWise founded?

PetWise was founded in 1991.

Acquired by Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners (Investor) on 2021-09-28

PetWise

PetWise, Inc.

6 Hamilton Landing Suite 150,
Novato, California 94949
United States,
(415) 721-7400
www.worldwise.com

PetWise is an industry manufacturer and distributor of branded pet products and accessories. PetWise distributes its products through a diverse mix of channels including e-Commerce, mass merch, pet specialty, club, grocery and others. PetWise was founded in 1991 and is based in Novato, California.

M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year		≤ '20	'21	'22	'23	'24	'25	T
Buy (0.6/yr)	#	2	-	3	-	-	-	5
Sell (0.0/yr)	#	-	-	-	-	-	-	0
								5

Top M&A Advisors

Legal	Deals
Kirkland & Ellis	1

Company Summary

SECTOR

Consumer Products

Established

1991

Former Name

Worldwise, Inc. (Worldwise Holdings, Inc.)

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