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Rover

Gig Service · Pet care marketplace, 15-25% take rate
B-

Good (B-) — Real Earnings Grade

Rover is the largest U.S. pet care marketplace, acquired by Blackstone in 2023 in a $2.3B take-private transaction. Take rate is mid-tier but disclosed clearly. Worker protections are stronger than peer gig platforms; payment reliability is good. Background-check quality is meaningfully better than Care.com peer.

74
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Take Rate Transparency
B-
Worker Protection
B
Payment Reliability
B+
Talent Vetting
B
Real Earnings
B-
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Blackstone acquired for $2.3B 2023
  • Take rate clearly disclosed
  • Background-check process materially better than Care.com
  • Clean operational record

/ Best for

Pet sitters and dog walkers seeking flexible income with reliable payment and clear platform rules.

/ Watch out for

Blackstone acquisition may produce future take-rate increases; current rates are favorable but may not persist.