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Catipilla Crowdfunding Success is Cool for Cats

 

 

 

Catipilla Crowdfunding Success is Cool for Cats

 25thFebruary 2021:The results are in and it's fantastic news for the global cat community. Luxury cat furniture business, Catipilla, has raised an incredible £196,702 from 295 CrowdCube investors. That's 196% of the original crowdfunding target.

This amazing vote of confidence from so many investors will support new product development and further accelerate sales. It will also help this fast growth scale-up to extend their reach to cat lovers around the world, through new UK and international distribution channels.

Commenting on this success, Catipilla Founder and CEO, Andy Sutton said,"The business is a fast-moving train and we are so excited to have 295 new investors jumping on board at this transformational time. I'd like to thank them, and all of our loyal customers, for their support.

"We've been busy here at Catipilla HQ. January was our best month to date by a remarkable 60%. And in response to customer suggestions, we've also kicked off development for some new products. Watch this space for details of the Catipilla CatWalk coming later in 2021."

Catipilla products have been listed at Pets at Home since 2018. Building on the success of the CrowdCube raise, the Catipilla team is now in conversation with other pet retailers in the US, France and UK. All interested in stocking products from the innovative and high-quality Catipilla range ofClimbers, High Plates, Hammocks, Tee Pees and Scratchers. Distribution partners are also lining up across Europe and the US to join the Catipilla success story.

To follow the Catipilla success story, go towww.catipilla.com.

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About Catipilla

Now selling into 16 countries, Catipilla products are available online and through the UK's leading pet care business Pets at Home. Catipilla's range is marketed through various global partners including trusted pet nutrition brand IAMS, Etsy, Google and Amazon, and is endorsed by the charity International Cat Care.

Founded by experienced entrepreneur, business leader and former NASA engineer Andy Sutton, Catipilla brings engineering solutions to improve the health, fitness, well-being and vitality of cats. Starting with cat climbers and resting points for inside and outside the home, the Catipilla range now includes scratchers and accessories that cats - and their humans - all love.

 

For more information, please visitwww.catipilla.com.

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