At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive growth and partnerships for a pet care marketplace while owning business strategy.
- Company: Join FunNTail, a vibrant UK startup connecting pet owners with trusted local sitters.
- Benefits: Equity stake in a growing company with no fixed salary; be part of something big.
- Other info: Perfect for self-starters eager to make a difference in the pet care industry.
- Why this job: Co-found a real, impactful platform that’s already live and ready to grow.
- Qualifications: Experience in sales or growth marketing; passion for pets is a must!
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
FunNTail is a UK peer-to-peer pet care marketplace connecting pet owners with trusted, vetted local sitters for dog walking, drop-in visits, and daily check-ins. Built entirely by a solo technical founder, two Flutter apps are live on iOS at the moment, featuring real-time chat, Stripe Connect payments, shift-based scheduling, photo check-ins, and a full review system. We launch on June 29th with users already waiting.
The Role: Co-Founder — Business & Growth (Equity, Full-Time)
The product is built and live. We need the other half of the company: someone who owns growth, partnerships, and operations with the same intensity the platform was built with. This is a ground-floor opportunity to co-own something real that already works.
You'll own:
- Sitter and owner acquisition — on the ground, in Facebook groups, at community events, everywhere
- Partnerships with vet clinics, groomers, pet shops, and local pet businesses
- Growth marketing and brand building across social and digital channels
- Representing FunNTail at pitch events, press opportunities, and community outreach
- Business strategy and commercial decisions as a true co-founder, not an employee
What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience in sales, growth marketing, or operations — ideally in a startup or marketplace
- Self-starter who thrives without a playbook and moves fast
- Strong communicator who can sell the FunNTail vision to sitters, owners, partners, and eventually investors
- Understanding of marketplace or consumer app businesses, or a hunger to learn fast
- Based in the UK
- Genuinely loves animals — this matters
Compensation: Equity: 20–30% depending on experience, 4-year vesting with a 1-year cliff. No fixed salary at this stage — this is an early bet on something already built and launching now.
Co-Founder in City of London employer: FunNTail
FunNTail is an exceptional employer for those passionate about pets and eager to make a significant impact in the pet care industry. As a co-founder, you'll enjoy the unique opportunity to shape the company's growth and operations from the ground up, while being part of a vibrant, animal-loving community in the UK. With equity compensation and a collaborative work culture, FunNTail offers a rewarding environment for self-starters looking to drive meaningful change.
