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Dog Venture Capitalist Makes First Investment

Mopsi, a Berlin-based pug and investor, has just announced on his blog that he has made his first capital investment in a local startup called KnochenBox. The online subscription service delivers bones and other dog treats to puppies all over Germany.

Mopsi participated in KnochenBox’s €2 million Series A round, which the company will use to expand the service across Europe.

“Eventually, they plan to move across the pond and take on U.S. incumbents like BarkBox,” predicted European startup analyst Max Blumenfelder. 

Mopsi was awarded a spot on the KnochenBox board, which Blumenfelder thinks was a wise move for the startup. “He’ll be able to open a lot of doors for them,” he said. “At least the ones with doggie flaps installed.”

Via mopsworld.

Puppy Caught Napping Under Desk

5% of businesses in the US allow pets at work according to the Society of Human Resources Management’s yearly benefits survey (PDF), and until last week, Baloo the dog was lucky enough to be employed at one.

But on Friday, he was caught by a supervisor napping on the job and immediately dismissed. 

“This was the third time we’ve caught him sleeping under his desk,” said VP of Human Resources Todd Barett. “I don’t care how adorable he is. This is place of business and we expect people to actually work here.”

While co-workers were sad to see Baloo go, they’ve already begun jockeying for his office.

“He had amazing views,” said one employee. “And the office is really close to the snack machine.”

Via Erin Patterson.