Barkback

Barkback

Private customer feedback platform for businesses

Overview

BarkBack provides a private channel for customers to share direct feedback, suggestions, and criticisms with businesses, avoiding public review sites like Yelp. Consumers can sign up for free accounts and may receive coupons or offers for completing surveys. Businesses can use a freemium platform to create customized surveys, track feedback, and get notified when issues are resolved to build loyalty. The service targets a wide range of businesses and aims to help them address concerns privately, improve customer service, and manage reputation.

About Barkback

Simplify's Rating
Why Barkback is rated
D+
Rated D+ on Competitive Edge
Rated D+ on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Software

Enterprise Software

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$2.9M

Headquarters

Santa Barbara, California

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $1 million revenue from 1 employee shows exceptional efficiency and unit economics.
  • Pivoted to AI pet storytelling with patent-pending tech for video narratives.
  • Pet video platform boosts retention for daycares via branded lip-sync animations.

What critics are saying

  • Medallia-FeedbackLoop acquisition erodes small business differentiation in 6-12 months.
  • Podium's 50,000 SMBs outpace stagnant 1,500 via SMS integration in 3-6 months.
  • No post-2013 activity confirms original feedback platform shutdown and irrelevance.

What makes Barkback unique

  • BarkBack enables private anonymous feedback to businesses, bypassing public Yelp reviews.
  • Freemium model offers free basic access with premium surveys for 1,500 businesses.
  • Founded by Raja Jindal in 2011, targets restaurants, retail, and professional services.

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Funding

Total Funding

$2.9M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$15M
$2.9M
Barkback
$5M
ByteDance
$8.2M
Discord
$15M
Canva
$30M
Kalshi

Benefits

Health Insurance

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Flexible Work Hours

Stock Options

Company Equity

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Childcare Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

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