About us

Animalhotels is an app that works much like Airbnb – but for pets. It connects pet owners, who often travel for work or leisure, with trusted carers ready to provide their animals with warm, homely care.

The Story of Animalhotels

We created Animalhotels with pet owners in mind – those who need reliable, professional care for their animals while they’re away, at work or in other life situations — from dogs and cats to rodents, birds or even reptiles.

From the very beginning, we’ve enjoyed helping and getting involved in initiatives that not only allowed us to grow but also gave something positive back to others. Every such action meant that more and more people heard about Animalhotels and our mission.

We created non-profit projects such as pomocniludzie.pl, supported animal shelters, and shared our experience with students and young start-ups. Sometimes we donated prizes to charities, at other times we built websites that helped during moments of crisis. Each time, we were driven by the desire to do something more than simply grow our own business.

And it is precisely thanks to this – through openness, collaboration with people and offering real value – that Animalhotels now operates in over 150 countries.

Mission, Vision, Goal

  • Mission – We connect pet owners with trusted pet sitters and pet hotels. Our mission is to ensure that every animal receives attentive, tailored care during their owner’s absence. We want to provide owners with a solution that gives them peace of mind and confidence that their pet is in safe hands, while giving pets comfort and happiness.
  • Vision – We imagine a future where every pet owner, anywhere in the world, has quick and easy access to the best care for their animal. Animalhotels will become a global community of trusted carers.
  • Goal – Our goal is to build the world’s largest database of pet sitters and pet hotels, and to attract millions of active users. We aim to continually improve the app so that booking care is simple and efficient, while ensuring that the customer experience remains exceptional. At the same time, we are developing a global community of animal lovers, built on trust, recommendations and mutual support, creating a brand that pet owners naturally recommend to one another.

Our Achievements

Since the launch of Animalhotels, a great deal has happened – and we’re truly proud of it. 🚀 Today, our app already has 70,000 users, and we are backed by 17 business angels who believed in our vision and joined the project.

We’ve also had the opportunity to showcase Animalhotels at some of the world’s largest innovation events – the Web Summit in Lisbon and Qatar, as well as Viva Technology in Paris. These experiences not only gave us a huge dose of inspiration, but also opened doors to new contacts and collaborations.

Along the way, we’ve collected several important awards:

  • Golden Ticket from the Investor Academy,
  • Award in the Software/Application category at the Executive Summit,
  • 1st place at the Open Mic Pitch during Carpathian Startup Fest,
  • Award for Best Startup in the category Digital Transformation and Organisation Management at Network IQ Alliance,
  • 8 awards in the competition Startups powered by Invest in Łódź,
  • Recognition from money.pl as one of the fastest-growing startups in Poland,
  • 1st place in the Startup Pitch Challenge at the Executive Summit.

Each of these achievements is confirmation for us that the direction we have taken is the right one – and that Animalhotels has the potential to change the world of pet care on an even larger scale.

Thank You for Supporting Our Growth

It is thanks to you – our users, investors, partners and friends who have supported us from the very beginning – that Animalhotels can grow and reach ever further across the world. Your support gives us the energy and motivation to keep moving forward every single day.

And if you’d like to become part of this journey – as a user, investor or partner – we warmly invite you to collaborate with us at: info@animalhotels.com. Together, we can create the future of pet care.

Team

Łukasz Klab

Łukasz Klab

Founder and CEO - Chief Executive Officer

Builds relationships with investors and strategic partners, supporting the long-term vision and global expansion of the brand. Successfully secures capital for the next stages of Animalhotels’ growth, while also investing personal resources and engaging in every aspect of the company’s operations. Firmly believes that the true strength of Animalhotels lies in people with exceptional talents, united by a shared vision.

Marcin Osiński

Marcin Osiński

Co-Founder and COO - Chief Operating Officer

Sets the company’s development direction, responsible for Animalhotels’ international strategy and expansion. Oversees daily operations and process efficiency across the organisation. Ensures effective implementation of strategy and coordination of team activities so that all elements of the tech company work in harmony. Focuses on data analysis and business process automation, supporting the app’s performance across multiple markets.

Damian Sakwiński

Damian Sakwiński

CTO – Chief Technology Officer

Responsible for the company’s technological development and the expansion of the app’s technical infrastructure. Oversees system architecture, ensures data security, and implements new technological solutions that support product scaling.

Maja Krauze

Maja Krauze

CMO - Chief Marketing Officer

Leads marketing activities and shapes the long-term brand promotion strategy. Ensures a consistent image of Animalhotels, manages the execution of effective advertising campaigns, and supports the growth of brand recognition in international markets. Bases all activities on data analysis, which helps determine the right direction for brand development.

Kamila Zdzienicka

Kamila Zdzienicka

Product Designer

Ensures visual consistency and the ongoing development of product features. Designs solutions that make the app easier to use for both carers and pet owners. Prepares and analyses documentation, supporting design and implementation processes.

Natalia Gielec

Natalia Gielec

Office Manager

Responsible for organising and coordinating the company’s day-to-day operations. Oversees smooth administrative, HR, and financial processes, ensures order in documentation, and maintains efficient information flow. Supports the team in operational and HR activities, coordinates meetings and company initiatives, making sure the entire organisation runs in a structured and effective way.

Weronika Kozłowska

Weronika Kozłowska

Customer Experience Specialist

Builds lasting relationships with users by supporting them in resolving ongoing booking-related issues. Actively gathers feedback to better understand how the app is perceived and to identify areas in need of improvement.

Paweł Szczepankiewicz

Paweł Szczepankiewicz

Front-end Developer

Responsible for the technical development and maintenance of the web and mobile applications, ensuring their performance, stability, and modern design. Supports the selection of appropriate technologies, contributes to creating intuitive and user-friendly solutions, and ensures seamless integration of all app components.

Maja Wilczek

Maja Wilczek

Social Media Specialist

Responsible for growing the online community by creating engaging and inspiring content that builds strong relationships with audiences. Focuses on monitoring the latest trends and ensuring brand communication consistency, making sure every interaction is valuable and aligned with community expectations. In doing so, supports the development of a strong and recognisable brand presence on social media.

Kacper Lechicki

Kacper Lechicki

Front-end Developer

Responsible for implementing features that align business needs with user expectations, ensuring the application’s performance and scalability. Maintains high-quality, well-structured source code architecture, providing a stable foundation for future improvements.

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Partners

Aleksandra Kwaśnik

Aleksandra Kwaśnik

In-house Lawyer

Violetta Kalenbet

Violetta Kalenbet

Web & Graphic Designer

Iza Kowalska

Iza Kowalska

Meta Ads Specialist

Damian Bryszewski

Damian Bryszewski

SEM Specialist

Konrad Jeleń

Konrad Jeleń

Brand Promotion Specialist

Kacper Lechicki

Kacper Lechicki

Front-end Developer