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Whisker

Automates self-cleaning litter boxes and feeders

Overview

Whisker makes connected pet care devices, starting with automated litter boxes and Wi‑Fi enabled feeders. The Litter-Robot uses a rotating mechanism to sift waste into a sealed drawer, while Litter-Robot 4 adds SafeCat, real-time waste and litter tracking, and app control; Feeder-Robot schedules meals with anti-jam tech and a battery backup. The company sells direct-to-consumer and through retailers, and it focuses on IoT data that helps owners monitor pet health. Its goal is to broaden its line of smart pet products and make pet care easier and more informative for owners.

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About Whisker

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Why Whisker is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & AutomationHardwareConsumer SoftwareConsumer Goods

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$31M

Headquarters

Detroit, MI

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • Whisker expanded into TikTok Shop on August 17, 2026, broadening top-of-funnel demand.
  • North Las Vegas fulfillment started in July 2026, improving U.S. shipping for direct sales.
  • Lit launched October 1, 2026, creating a new consumables revenue stream beyond device purchases.

What critics are saying

  • Chewy’s October 30, 2026 review crowned Litter-Robot EVO a direct Whisker alternative undercutting flagship demand.
  • Whisker still sells Lit only through its own sites, limiting retail discovery beyond loyalists.
  • If cheaper PETKIT, PetSafe, and CatGenie keep winning comparisons, Litter-Robot becomes a shrinking premium niche.

What makes Whisker unique

  • Litter-Robot 5 launched October 15, 2026 with WasteID, SmartScale, and five-cat capacity.
  • Whisker sold 2.5 million robots and owns the category’s best-known connected cat-care brand.
  • The company controls hardware, app, consumables, and litters through Whisker, Litter-Robot, and Litterbox.

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Funding

Total Funding

$31M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Gym Membership

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
PR Newswire
Oct 1st, 2026
Whisker rebrands GreatLitter as Lit™ to target wider cat owner market beyond Litter-Robot users

Whisker has rebranded its GreatLitter product as Lit, a standalone premium cat litter designed to reach customers beyond its existing Litter-Robot user base. The formula remains unchanged: 100% naturally sun-dried sodium bentonite clay sourced from a family farm in Wyoming, free of additives and chemicals. The rebrand aligns with Whisker's "The Future is Feline" platform and positions Lit as "Wildly clean litter." Available in 20-pound bags starting at $30, Lit is sold exclusively through Litterbox.com, Whisker.com, and Litter-Robot.com in the US. To support distribution, Whisker has opened a 47,000-square-foot fulfilment facility in North Las Vegas, which began operations in July. The facility complements the company's existing operations centre in Juneau, Wisconsin. Existing GreatLitter subscribers will automatically transition to Lit packaging.

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