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Status◇ research
Acquired
Exit Type◇ research
Acquisition
Subsequent Funding◇ research
—
Received VC Funding◇ research
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Current Employees◇ research
—
Peak Employees◇ research
50
SBIR/STTR Awards◇ research
None
Used Crowdfunding◇ research
No
Notes
KY Angel PDF shows $200,000 actual KAITC investment on 2018-01-25. Kentucky announced in 2018 that the company would invest $1.3 million in a larger Louisville headquarters and create 50 full-time jobs. Dianthus announced the acquisition of Louisville-based Cuddle Clones on 2022-01-19. Acquisition price was not disclosed.
[Deep research 2026-04-11] Website remains active as of 2024 with ongoing operations including customer support (9am-5am EST Monday-Friday) and 2026 goal to fund saving 3,000 pets from kill shelters through Fields of Freedom, suggesting continued operations post-acquisition. No USPTO patents found. No SBIR/STTR grants identified. Early funding included ~$50,000 from business plan competitions during University of Louisville program (pre-2013 launch).
Last updated: Apr 11, 2026 · Evidence score: 5/5