Blue Buffalo Overview
- Year Founded
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2002
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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888
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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12
- Investments
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1
Blue Buffalo General Information
Description
Producer and marketer of natural pet food products and treats intended for dogs and cats. The company provides pet food items made of chicken, cranberries, brown rice, flaxseed, fish and vegetables that are rich in nutrition with no artificial flavors or preservatives, thereby enabling them to enhance the immunity system and life stage requirements as well as maintain a healthy oxidative balance.
Contact Information
Website
www.bluebuffalo.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 11 River Road
- Wilton, CT 06897
- United States
Corporate Office
- 11 River Road
- Wilton, CT 06897
- United States
Blue Buffalo Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Blue Buffalo Competitors (37)
One of Blue Buffalo’s 37 competitors is I and love and you, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Boulder, CO.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I and love and you | Private Equity-Backed | Boulder, CO | ||||
| Nulo Pet Food | Private Equity-Backed | Austin, TX | ||||
| Fruitables | Private Equity-Backed | Dallas, TX | ||||
| Portland Pet Food Company | Venture Capital-Backed | Portland, OR | ||||
| Smalls | Venture Capital-Backed | New York, NY |
Blue Buffalo Patents
Blue Buffalo Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-D1131239-S1 | Package for squeeze pouches | Active | 15-Sep-2025 | ||
| US-12760597-B2 | Side access platform safety gate | Active | 06-Jan-2025 | ||
| US-20260193936-A1 | Side access platform safety gate | Active | 06-Jan-2025 | ||
| US-20260165346-A1 | Multi-textural, fully edible dog treat | Pending | 18-Dec-2024 | ||
| WO-2026135952-A1 | Multi-textural, fully edible dog treat | Pending | 18-Dec-2024 | A23K40/30 |
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Blue Buffalo Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Blue Buffalo Acquisitions (1)
Blue Buffalo’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with ECS (Tasmanian Medical Cannabis Facility) for . The deal was made on 03-Nov-2022.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECS (Tasmanian Medical Cannabis Facility) | 03-Nov-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology |
Blue Buffalo Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Pet Foods Manufacturing | Joplin, MO | 2012 |
Blue Buffalo FAQs
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When was Blue Buffalo founded?
Blue Buffalo was founded in 2002.
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Where is Blue Buffalo headquartered?
Blue Buffalo is headquartered in Wilton, CT.
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What is the size of Blue Buffalo?
Blue Buffalo has 888 total employees.
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What industry is Blue Buffalo in?
Blue Buffalo’s primary industry is Other Consumer Non-Durables.
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Is Blue Buffalo a private or public company?
Blue Buffalo is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Blue Buffalo?
The current valuation of Blue Buffalo is .
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What is Blue Buffalo’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Blue Buffalo is .
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How much funding has Blue Buffalo raised over time?
Blue Buffalo has raised $1.98B.
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Who are Blue Buffalo’s investors?
Bishop Wealth Management and Invus (Private Equity) have invested in Blue Buffalo.
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Who are Blue Buffalo’s competitors?
I and love and you, Nulo Pet Food, Fruitables, Portland Pet Food Company, and Smalls are some of the 37 competitors of Blue Buffalo.
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When was Blue Buffalo acquired?
Blue Buffalo was acquired on 24-Apr-2018.
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Who acquired Blue Buffalo?
Blue Buffalo was acquired by General Mills.
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