What Kinn Inc. does

Kinn Inc. is a private pet care product company that designs, sells, and distributes the Kleanbowl 2-part pet feeding system, consisting of a germ-resistant stainless steel frame and disposable sugarcane-fiber refill bowls. The system is engineered to eliminate bowl-washing labor, reduce cross-contamination between animals, and lower operating costs in pet care settings; the refills are biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable in the paper stream. Kinn sells to three customer segments: commercial pet care facilities (boarding kennels, daycare, grooming, and training operators), individual pet parents, and animal shelters, with a stated B2B sales motion structured around a $94.95 test kit, free training resources, and a 3-step rollout (test, pilot, full deployment).

The company's revenue model combines one-time hardware sales (stainless steel frames priced from $23.99 to $243.50 in bulk) with recurring consumable sales of Nourish-Pet Refills, supported by a Subscribe & Save subscription program offering 5% savings with 1-, 2-, or 3-month delivery cadence. Distribution runs almost entirely through a Shopify-powered DTC e-commerce storefront (kinninc.com), supplemented by IBPSA and Pet Sustainability Coalition member-discount programs, a FAMILY Referral Program, and a Kinn Affiliate Program for third-party resellers; fulfillment is handled in partnership with PROMOFILL and partial domestic assembly is performed with OPARC. Kinn was founded in 2011 (one source cites 2018) and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, with a mailing address in Charlotte, North Carolina, operating with a 1-10 employee team and no disclosed institutional funding.

Name

Kinn Inc.

Legal name

Kinn, Inc.

Website

https://kinninc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kinn Inc. designs and sells the Kleanbowl 2-part pet feeding system (stainless steel frames + disposable sugarcane-fiber refills) to commercial pet care facilities, pet parents, and animal shelters via Shopify DTC e-commerce, supported by a recurring-refill subscription model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet Care Products

NAICS

Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers (45991)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Kibble (Dog & Cat) (CRADAFAA)

Keywords

• Pet feeding solutions
• Biodegradable pet bowls
• Pet care facility supplies
• Disposable pet bowls
• Germ-resistant pet bowls

Headquarters

HQ city

Aliso Viejo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Frames): Sale of stainless steel Kleanbowl frames - the durable, reusable component of the 2-part system. Sold in various quantities from single units to bulk cases of 12+ frames for pet care facilities.
2. Consumable Refill Sales: Recurring sale of disposable sugarcane fiber Nourish-Pet refills. Sold in packs of 12-150 for individual consumers and bulk cases (250-1000) for facilities. Supports subscription model with 5% recurring savings.
3. Subscription/Recurring Revenue: Subscribe & Save program offering 5% savings on Nourish-Pet Refills delivered monthly. Subscribers can choose delivery frequency of 1, 2, or 3 months. Subscription available for both individual refills and bulk refills.
4. Slow Feed Products: Specialized slow feed pet bowls and refills designed to encourage slower eating. Includes starter kits and bulk refill options for pet care facilities serving fast-eating pets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kinn Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells the Kleanbowl system, a 2-part pet feeding solution consisting of a reusable germ-resistant stainless steel frame and disposable biodegradable sugarcane fiber refill bowls. The company sells starter kits, individual frames, and refill packs (including slow feed variants) directly to pet parents and in bulk to pet care facilities such as boarding kennels, daycares, grooming salons, training centers, and animal shelters to eliminate bowl washing and reduce cross-contamination.

Product overview

Kinn Inc. offers the Kleanbowl system, a 2-part pet feeding solution consisting of stainless steel frames and disposable sugarcane fiber refill bowls. The core product line includes Starter Kits (with 2-4 frames and 50-100 refills), individual frames and inserts, and various refill options in standard and slow feed variants. The system is designed for both pet parents and commercial pet care facilities (boarding, daycare, grooming, training), offering labor savings of up to 80% compared to traditional bowl washing. Bulk commercial products include frames and refills in larger quantities, while the Test Kit enables facilities to evaluate the system before full adoption. The Healthier Slow Feed Pet Bowl line addresses pets requiring slower eating. All products emphasize germ-free feeding, sustainability (biodegradable/compostable refills), and reduced environmental impact compared to conventional pet bowls.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kleanbowl: The company's flagship 2-part pet bowl system consisting of a stainless steel frame and disposable sugarcane fiber refill bowls designed to eliminate bacteria and reduce labor time for pet care facilities.

Products and services

• Kleanbowl Starter Kit 2-pack (2 frames + 50 Refills) Starter kit containing 2 stainless steel frames and 50 biodegradable sugarcane fiber refills, available in 8oz, 16oz, 24oz, and 32oz sizes for pet parents and small-scale pet care operations to test the Kleanbowl system.
• Kleanbowl Starter Kit 2-pack (4 frames + 100 Refills) Comprehensive starter kit containing 4 stainless steel frames and 100 biodegradable sugarcane fiber refills, providing greater value for pet care facilities with multiple enclosures or higher-volume feeding needs.
• Kleanbowl Frame and Inserts Germ-resistant stainless steel frame with disposable sugarcane fiber refill inserts sold separately; the frame securely holds the refill bowl and can be wiped clean between uses. Available as single unit or 2-bowl set.
• Kinn Kleanbowl Nourish-Pet Refill Disposable biodegradable sugarcane fiber refill bowls compatible with Kleanbowl frames, available in packs of 50, 100, or 150 and offered via subscription with 5% savings through Seal Subscriptions.
• Kleanbowl Bulk Frames Bulk stainless steel frames sold in cases for commercial pet care operations, available in 8oz, 16oz, 24oz, and 32oz sizes to accommodate different pet and facility requirements.
• Nourish-Pet Bulk Refill Bulk sugarcane fiber refills available in 500 or 1000 unit cases for high-volume commercial pet care facilities seeking maximum cost efficiency, available one-time or via subscription with 5% savings.
• Slow Feed Bulk Refills 32 oz (Case of 250 or 360) Slow feed sugarcane fiber refills in 32oz size sold in bulk cases of 250 or 360 units, designed for pets requiring slower eating to prevent bloating and improve digestion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% reduction in bowl-cleaning labor time
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IBPSA (International Boarding & Pet Services Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIBPSA is a professional business association providing business resources, industry expertise, staff education and training, certifications, and legislative support for the pet care services industry. IBPSA members receive special discounts year-round on all Kinn products. The partnership positions Kinn as the preferred feeding solution for IBPSA member facilities.
• Pet Sustainability CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPet Sustainability Coalition's mission is to advance business through profitable environmental and social practices. Kinn partnered with PSC on a case study (with Sterling Consulting) finding that recycling Kinn Kleanbowl's sugar cane fiber refills in the paper stream creates LESS WASTE than washing ordinary bowls by saving greenhouse gases, energy, water, and serves as a replacement for virgin paper materials. PSC members receive special discounts on Kinn products.
• OPARCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPARC provides employment, training, and support to help adults with disabilities reach their full potential. Kinn partners with OPARC's team to perform part of product assembly, packaging, and quality control inspections in the USA, supporting domestic manufacturing and social impact.
• PROMOFILLminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPROMOFILL is a leading fulfillment company providing marketing support and supply chain services. Kinn partners with Promofill to provide integrated fulfillment and customer care services with the goal of always providing a delightful customer experience.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationKinn's e-commerce store is powered by Shopify Inc., which provides the online e-commerce platform enabling Kinn to sell products and services directly to customers through their website.
• Seal SubscriptionscoreTechnology or IntegrationKinn uses Seal Subscriptions for their Subscribe & Save recurring billing and delivery service, enabling customers to set up automatic monthly deliveries of Nourish-Pet Refills with 5% savings.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PetSafe: PetSafe is a leading Radio Systems brand selling pet feeding, watering, and habitat products (automatic feeders, water fountains, bowls) through retail and DTC. It is a direct competitor because it overlaps on functional pet feeding hardware — the category in which Kleanbowl competes — and reaches the same B2B pet-care and B2C pet-parent segments.
• Petkit: Petkit makes smart and design-led pet feeding/watering products (smart fountains, auto feeders, Pura X litter box) sold DTC globally. It compares to Kinn because it targets design-conscious pet parents and modern commercial pet operators with premium, technology- and hygiene-positioned feeding products, and competes for the same shelf space at higher price points.
• Pioneer Pet Products: Pioneer Pet Products manufactures stainless-steel pet fountains, bowls, and feeders for cats and dogs sold through pet specialty retail and DTC. It is a direct peer because both companies compete on premium stainless-steel pet bowls targeting health- and hygiene-conscious owners, overlapping with the Kleanbowl frame offering.
• Drinkwell (PetSafe): Drinkwell, owned by PetSafe/Radio Systems, is a pet water fountain brand positioned on hygiene, freshness, and pet health. It is comparable to Kinn because both anchor their value proposition on contamination-free, fresh-water/feeding solutions and target the same hygiene-motivated pet-parent buyer.
• Petrageous Designs: Petrageous makes designer ceramic and stainless pet bowls, feeders, and accessories distributed through pet specialty retail. It is comparable to Kinn because it competes in the premium pet-bowl category with design-forward, brand-building product packaging sold to retail and pet-care channels.
• Catit: Catit (Hagen) designs and sells cat-focused feeding, watering, and habitat products (puzzle feeders, fountains, bowls) through pet specialty and DTC. It compares to Kinn because both compete in the cat-feeding-and-watering niche with design-driven, hygiene-positioned products sold to pet parents and small facilities.

Broad incumbents

• KONG Company: KONG is a broad incumbent in pet durable goods (toys, treats, feeders) sold through mass-market and pet-specialty channels. It is a broad incumbent peer to Kinn because both compete for share of pet-owner spend on pet consumables and durables, but KONG's portfolio spans toys and treats well beyond feeding equipment.
• Outward Hound: Outward Hound designs and sells pet enrichment, feeding, and travel products (puzzle feeders, slow feeders, bowls) through mass retail. It is a broad incumbent peer to Kinn because it overlaps on slow-feed and feeding-product innovations, often at lower price points, but spans a much wider pet-product portfolio.
• Sure Petcare (Animo): Sure Petcare, part of Animo/Mars Petcare, makes connected pet doors, feeders, and health-monitoring devices for cats and dogs. It is a broad incumbent peer to Kinn because both sell technology-and health-positioned pet-care products targeting premium pet owners, though Sure Petcare focuses on smart/connected devices rather than feeding consumables.

Others

• Loving Pets Corporation: Loving Pets makes natural pet treats and pet-care accessories sold through mass-market and pet specialty retail. It is adjacent to Kinn because both companies supply pet specialty channels with branded pet consumables and accessories, but Loving Pets' primary category is treats rather than feeding equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KinnInc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/kinnincvideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/kinninc
• Instagraminstagram.com/kinninc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3860464

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Kinn Inc.