{"data":{"type":"company_profile","id":181332,"entity_id":"wefunder:company:181332","attributes":{"canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/joinclubhound","generated_at":"2026-06-19T17:01:39Z","updated_at":"2026-06-19T05:01:24Z","entity_ids":{"company":"wefunder:company:181332","slug":"wefunder:company_slug:joinclubhound"},"profile_visibility":{"owner_published":true,"public_search_results":true,"site_search_listed":true,"privacy_mode":"promote","invite_only":false},"provenance":{"source":"wefunder_public_company_profile","as_of":"2026-06-19T17:01:39Z","claims":{"total_amount_raised":{"source":"FrontCompanySummary#amount_raised","last_verified_at":"2026-06-19T05:01:24Z","as_of":"2026-06-19T17:01:39Z","confidence":"high"},"total_investors":{"source":"FrontCompanySummary#number_of_investors","last_verified_at":"2026-06-19T05:01:24Z","as_of":"2026-06-19T17:01:39Z","confidence":"high"},"active_raise_states":{"source":"Fundraise.visible(nil, nil)","last_verified_at":"2025-07-31T18:04:23Z","as_of":"2026-06-19T17:01:39Z","confidence":"high"},"latest_fundraise_state":{"source":"Fundraise.visible(nil, nil).order(funding_started_at)","last_verified_at":"2025-07-31T18:04:23Z","as_of":"2026-06-19T17:01:39Z","confidence":"medium"}}},"company":{"id":181332,"entity_id":"wefunder:company:181332","slug":"joinclubhound","name":"Clubhound","tagline":"Membership Based Dog Park","story":"Invest in the Future of Pet-Friendly Social SpacesClubhound: Where Dogs Play and People Stay Clubhound is redefining the way dog lovers gather—with an off-leash dog park, craft bar, and social hub in one seamless experience. We’ve proven the concept, hit pro forma profitability in 4 months, and now we're raising $124K to bring this beloved model to more cities, expand our current operations, and build out a franchise pipeline!This is your chance to own an equity share of Clubhound!The Problem: Dog Owners Are Left OutMillions of dog owners want to socialize—but traditional venues exclude pets. Dog parks lack amenities. Bars don’t allow dogs. Families, young professionals, and remote workers are forced to choose between quality time with their dog or their social life.The $145B pet industry has surged, but there's been little innovation in dog-inclusive community spaces—until now.The Solution: A Bar for Dogs and Their HumansClubhound is a fully fenced, off-leash dog bar where pups play while their owners sip wine, work remotely, attend events, or just relax. Our model blends hospitality, safety, and fun in a way that keeps tails wagging and drinks flowing.We’ve built a loyal member base and proven revenue across day passes, memberships, events, and beer/wine sales. Visitors stay longer and spend more because their dogs are entertained—and their needs are met.Why Now? Why Clubhound?Since opening in July 2024, we’ve welcomed 25,000+ dog check in's, registered over 3,800 dogs, and hit pro forma profitability in just 4 months—exceeding our initial projections. Clubhound is already cash-positive with 7% month-over-month growth.Now, we’re ready to scale and expand. Our next phase includes expanding our current locations offerings, setting up our franchise model, selling the Clubhound software to other dog park bars, and upgrading our software and techA Rapidly Growing Industry With No Clear LeaderPet ownership is at an all-time high, with 65% of U.S. households owning a pet. Yet there’s no dominant brand serving the growing demand for social, safe, dog-inclusive spaces. Clubhound is positioned to be that brand.We combine the experience of a wine bar, the energy of a park, and the community of a co-working space—all designed around dogs.A Business Built to ScaleWe’ve proven unit economics, diversified our revenue streams, and developed an operational playbook ready to replicate. Our 100,000 sq. ft. outdoor venue and 4,000 sq. ft. indoor space regularly host 500+ guests during peak events.From monthly memberships and weekend passes to ticketed events and private rentals, we’ve built Clubhound to be both scalable and community-powered.What Sets Us ApartFirst-mover advantage in off-leash dog bars in underdeveloped secondary marketsProven pro forma profitability and revenue diversity (memberships, alcohol sales, events, merch)Proprietary safety protocols and trained handlers for dog managementStrong brand loyalty with a custom developed App and member management software.Demand from cities, developers, and pet brands for partnershipsOur TeamLed by founder Jake Whitlock, an experienced entrepreneur and project manager, Clubhound blends hospitality, tech, and pet care with operational discipline. Julie Emerick, with 20+ years in hospitality and marketing, leads operations and member engagement. Together, they bring a unique mix of experience and passion for building scalable community spaces.Why We’re Raising NowWe’re raising a $124,000 seed round on a $5M valuation to fund growth into our second location, enhance tech capabilities, and expand our marketing footprint. This is your chance to be part of the early growth of a category-defining brand—backed by proven traction and a team that delivers.Join us in changing the way people and dogs connect.Invest in Clubhound today.","location":"Boise, ID","website":"https://clubhound.com","total_amount_raised":59900,"total_investors":38,"is_funded":true,"is_active":true,"quality_score":2,"related_urls":["https://wefunder.com/joinclubhound","https://clubhound.com"]},"media":{"share_image_url":"https://uploads.wefunder.com/uploads/company/header_media_photo/181332/xxl_blob.jpg","logo_url":"https://uploads.wefunder.com/uploads/company/logo/181332/large_blob.png","header_media_url":"https://uploads.wefunder.com/uploads/company/header_media_photo/181332/standard_blob.jpg","cover_photo_url":"https://uploads.wefunder.com/uploads/company/header_media_photo/181332/standard_blob.jpg"},"links":{"company_url":"https://clubhound.com","instagram_url":"https://instagram.com/joinclubhound"},"highlights":[{"id":75538,"name":"profitable","url":"profitable","presentable_name":"Profitable","description":"Profitable for prior 3 months and expect same in future","image_url":"https://uploads.wefunder.com/2021/profile-highlights-dollar-sign.svg"}],"quick_facts":[{"index":1,"claim_id":"claim-fact-1","value":"Over 3,800 Registered Dogs!"},{"index":2,"claim_id":"claim-fact-2","value":"$1.4m In Seed Funding Raised"},{"index":3,"claim_id":"claim-fact-3","value":"Hit Profitability within 4 months of opening"}],"team":[{"id":5689643,"entity_id":"wefunder:company_role:5689643","user_entity_id":"wefunder:user:4765510","role":"founder","name":"Jake Whitlock","title":"Founder \u0026 CEO","bio":"Jake launched Clubhound, hit profitability in 4 months, raised $1.4M, with his crew Clubhound has grown to 2,000+ monthly dog visits and is now scaling a first-of-its-kind off-leash dog bar and social venue.","avatar_url":"https://uploads.wefunder.com/uploads/company_role/custom_photo/5689643/square_blob.jpg?1748993028","profile_url":"https://wefunder.com/jake.whitlock","linkedin_url":"https://linkedin.com/in/jakewhitlock24/","related_urls":["https://wefunder.com/jake.whitlock"]},{"id":5689699,"entity_id":"wefunder:company_role:5689699","role":"founder","name":"Julie Emerick","title":"COO ","bio":"Julie Emerick brings 20+ years in hospitality and marketing, helping Clubhound scale operations, elevate guest experience, and drive growth as a standout pet-friendly social destination.","avatar_url":"https://uploads.wefunder.com/uploads/company_role/custom_photo/5689699/square_blob.jpg?1748993028","related_urls":[]}],"featured_investors":[{"id":11952,"entity_id":"wefunder:company_investor_profile:11952","investor_profile_id":4305862,"investor_profile_entity_id":"wefunder:investor_profile:4305862","subject_entity_id":"wefunder:user:4814781","name":"Sterling Faulkner","avatar_url":"https://wefunder.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NTM0OTIyLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--7e8761b8b146539d5cb403493dd7d2de64ac9883/filename","profile_url":"https://wefunder.com/sterling.1","endorsement_quote":"Jake and company have created a truly amazing concept that I have no doubt will see incredible growth! Dog owners everywhere would be thrilled to see a Clubhound pop-up in their area and I hope we can make that a reality. I am a weekly user of Clubhound and can attest firsthand to how beneficial it is to the community. It's a great place to work during the day, hangout with friends (and their dogs!) on the weekend, and get a drink in the evening. All the while your pup is socializing and playing with other dogs. It's really a dog owners dream. I've seen Jake hard a work to make his business scalable around the country. The operation is simple for new owners to pick up and be successful. The custom built membership system ensures the club has everything it needs for its specific industry. Clubhound is ready to explode so don't miss your chance to get in on the ground floor!","investment_total":10000,"investment_info":"Invested $10,000 this round","is_lead_investor":true,"related_urls":["https://wefunder.com/sterling.1"]}],"investor_memos":[],"tab_counts":{"posts":0,"ask_questions":4,"featured_investors":1,"faq_entries":1},"active_fundraises":[{"id":141519,"entity_id":"wefunder:fundraise:141519","state":"successful","offering_type":"4(a)(6)","funding_type":"note","structure":"ttw","security_type":"","currency":"USD","testing_the_waters":true,"min_purchase":100,"max_purchase":9,"funding_target":124000.0,"minimum_target":"50000.0","maximum_target":"124000.0"},{"id":141518,"entity_id":"wefunder:fundraise:141518","state":"successful","offering_type":"4(a)(6)","funding_type":"note","structure":"safe","security_type":"equity","currency":"USD","testing_the_waters":false,"min_purchase":100,"max_purchase":9,"funding_target":50000.0,"minimum_target":"50000.0","maximum_target":"124000.0","funding_started_at":"2025-07-31T18:04:20Z","funding_closed_at":"2025-12-13T04:59:59Z","auto_close_at":"2025-12-13T04:59:59Z"}],"latest_fundraise":{"id":141519,"entity_id":"wefunder:fundraise:141519","state":"successful","offering_type":"4(a)(6)","structure":"ttw","testing_the_waters":true,"can_invest_now":false,"funding_started_at":null,"funding_closed_at":null,"terms":{"eb":"$4.5M","nb":"$5M","txt":"valuation cap"}},"recent_posts":[],"q_and_a":[{"id":315810,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:315810","question":"Good day , what is the plan for investors in terms of future ROI ? With this raise being in future equity , does Clubhound project for a merger/acquisition to take place within a certain timeline ? Or might it stay private owned and distribute annual/quarterly dividends for its investors ?","author_name":"Gregory Montgomery","votes":2,"created_at":"2025-09-26T05:03:33Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/joinclubhound#question-315810","answers":[]},{"id":328645,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:328645","question":"What is going on with this project? There have been no updated since the initial investments, and no changes at the actual Clubhound location except a massive price hike for customers. In recent weeks, there have been rumors of a mass exodus by staff following both their wages being cut and an incident where customers got violent at the location while one of the owners hid in the back and let the employees handle it. I am concerned.","author_name":"Jamie S. Rich","votes":1,"created_at":"2026-03-23T15:20:48Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/joinclubhound#question-328645","answers":[]},{"id":319906,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:319906","question":"Obvious question maybe, but the phrase \"off leash\" worries me from liability standpoint - what happens if goodness-forbid someone is bitten by a dog and wants to sue? Are their guardrails in place to limit your liability as a company? (For example, by offloading liability to franchise owners and require those owners to have liability insurance, like say doctors have?) This seems like a great idea and I love animals myself but am concerned about prudent steps to manage liability. Hopefully nothing \"bad\" happens, but statistically, unfortunately, it might sooner or later.","author_name":"Francis Erdman","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-11-18T23:16:57Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/joinclubhound#question-319906","answers":[]},{"id":314346,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:314346","question":"What's your plan for expansion? Geographical areas? Only through franchises?","author_name":"Eric Evert","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-09-04T16:21:31Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/joinclubhound#question-314346","answers":[{"id":315113,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:315113","answer":"We are franchising in all 50 states, currently this is intended to be our primary form of expansion. Ideally high-income metro areas that are considered pet friendly.","author_name":"Jake Whitlock","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-09-17T19:18:43Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"What's your plan for expansion? Geographical areas? Only through franchises?","answer":"We are franchising in all 50 states, currently this is intended to be our primary form of expansion. Ideally high-income metro areas that are considered pet friendly."}]}}}