| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
| Dec. 31, 2022 |
| Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
| Principles of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation and Basis of PresentationThe consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, after elimination of all intercompany balances and transactions. |
| Basis of Presentation | The Company has prepared the consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).For periods prior to the Merger, the reported share and per share amounts have been retroactively converted by the applicable exchange ratio with the exception of the authorized shares and shares reserved for issuance. |
| Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated balance sheet and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions, include, but are not limited to, the capitalization and estimated useful life of the Company’s internal-use software development costs, the assumptions used in the valuation of common stock prior to the reverse recapitalization, the assumptions used in the valuation of leases, legal contingencies, business combinations, stock-based compensation expense, and earnout liabilities and derivative warrant liabilities. These estimates and assumptions are based on information available as of the date of the consolidated financial statements; therefore, actual results could differ from management’s estimates. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The Company adjusts such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Changes in those estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could materially differ from those estimates and assumptions. |
| Net Loss per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders | Net Loss per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders The Company calculates basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders in conformity with the two-class method required for participating securities. The Company’s redeemable convertible preferred stock contractually entitled the holders of such shares to participate in dividends, but did not contractually require the holders of such shares to participate in the Company’s losses. As such, net losses for the periods presented were not allocated to these securities. Basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period, without consideration for potentially dilutive securities. Diluted net loss per share is the same as basic net loss per share for each period presented since the effects of potentially dilutive securities are antidilutive given the Company’s net loss. |
| Segment Information | Segment Information The Company has one operating segment and one reportable segment. As the Company’s chief operating decision maker, the chief executive officer reviews financial information on a consolidated basis for purposes of allocating resources and evaluating financial performance. Substantially all long-lived assets are located in the United States and substantially all revenue is attributed to fees from pet parents and pet care providers based in the United States. |
| Foreign Currencies | Foreign Currencies The functional currency for the Company’s foreign subsidiaries is either the U.S. dollar or the local currency depending on the assessment of management. An entity’s functional currency is determined by the currency of the economic environment in which the majority of cash is generated and expended by the entity. The financial statements of all majority-owned subsidiaries and related entities with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar have been translated into U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities of the respective entities are translated at year-end exchange rates and all revenue and expenses are translated at average rates during the respective period. Translation adjustments are reported as other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. |
| Certain Significant Risks and Uncertainties | Certain Significant Risks and Uncertainties The Company is subject to certain risks and challenges associated with other companies at a similar stage of development, including risks associated with: dependence on key personnel; marketing; adaptation to changing market dynamics and customer preferences; and potential competition including from larger companies that may have greater name recognition, longer operating histories, more and better established customer relationships and greater resources than the Company. |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and Cash EquivalentsThe Company considers all highly liquid investments with stated maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. |
| Accounts Receivable | Accounts ReceivableAccounts receivable primarily include funds collected by payment processors on the Company’s behalf from pet parents. During each reporting period, the Company estimates the expected credit losses on accounts receivable balances based on historical loss rates, counterparty-specific credit risk factors, or a combination of both. The Company writes off the asset when it is determined to be uncollectible. During the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, no material allowances were recorded for credit losses and credit loss expense was not material for any of the periods presented. |
| Investments | Investments The Company classifies its investments in debt securities as available-for-sale. Investment securities are stated at fair value with any unrealized gains or losses included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity (deficit). Realized gains and losses and declines in the value of securities attributable to actual or expected losses are included in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations. For periods prior to January 1, 2022, investments in debt securities were considered impaired when a decline in the fair value of the investment was considered to be “other than temporary”. When investments were assessed for other-than-temporary declines in value, the Company considered factors such as, among other things, the extent and length of time the investment’s fair value had been lower than its cost basis, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the investee, the Company’s ability and intent to retain the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value, and the expected cash flows from the security. If the adjustment to fair value was determined to be other than temporary, the Company reduced the investment to fair value through a charge to the consolidated statements of operations. No such adjustments were necessary during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. On January 1, 2022, the Company early adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (“ASC 326”), on a prospective basis. Our investment policy and strategy are focused on the preservation of capital and supporting our liquidity requirements without significantly increasing risk. We do not enter into investments for trading or speculative purposes. |
| Equity Method Accounting | Equity Method Accounting The Company’s non-marketable equity investments are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The Company uses the equity method if it has the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the operating and financial policies of the investee. For investments accounted for using the equity method, the Company’s proportionate share of net income or loss based on the investee’s financial results is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations within loss from equity method investments. Equity method investments for which the fair value option is elected are measured at fair value on a recurring basis with changes in fair value reflected in change in fair value of other investments on the consolidated statements of operations. The investments are carried on our consolidated balance sheets within prepaid expenses and other current assets. See Note 6—Investments and Note 7—Fair Value for more information. |
| Concentrations of Credit Risk | Concentrations of Credit Risk Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist of cash, investments and accounts receivable. The Company maintains cash balances that may exceed the insured limits set by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Company reduces credit risk by placing cash and investment balances with major financial institutions that management assesses to be of high-credit quality and also limits purchases of debt securities to investment-grade securities. |
| Comprehensive Loss | Comprehensive Loss Certain gains and losses are recognized in comprehensive loss but excluded from net loss. Comprehensive loss includes net loss, unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale debt securities and foreign currency translation adjustments. |
| Fair Value of Financial Instruments | Fair Value of Financial Instruments Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the consolidated financial statements are categorized based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. The fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities reflects management’s estimate of amounts that the Company would have received in connection with the sale of the assets or paid in connection with the transfer of the liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In connection with measuring the fair value of its assets and liabilities, the Company seeks to maximize the use of observable inputs (market data obtained from independent sources) and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs (internal assumptions about how market participants would price assets and liabilities). Hierarchical levels that are directly related to the amount of subjectivity associated with the inputs to the valuation of these assets or liabilities are as follows: Level 1— Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access as of the measurement date. Level 2— Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are directly observable for the asset or liability or indirectly observable through corroboration with observable market data. Level 3— Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability only used when there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to their fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a specific input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires management to make judgments and consider factors specific to the specific asset or liability. The Company recognizes transfers between levels within the fair value hierarchy, if any, at the end of each period. There were no transfers between levels during the periods presented. |
| Property and Equipment, net | Property and Equipment, net Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated or amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Depreciation provisions are based upon the following estimated useful lives: Asset Category Depreciation Period Computers 3 years Furniture and fixtures 5-7 years Leasehold improvements Shorter of estimated useful life of asset or remaining lease term Asset retirement obligation Remaining lease term Upon retirement or sale, the cost of disposed assets, and the related accumulated depreciation, is removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in total costs and expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, whereas additions and improvements that increase the value or extend the life of an asset are capitalized to property and equipment. Leasehold improvements include enhancements made to the Company’s leased office spaces (primarily in Seattle, Washington). The Company recognizes a liability for the fair value of required asset retirement obligations (“ARO”) when such obligations are incurred. The ARO is associated with leasehold improvements, which, at the end of a lease, the Company is contractually obligated to remove in order to comply with the lease agreement. At the inception of a lease with such conditions, the Company records an ARO liability in other noncurrent liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet and a corresponding capital asset in an amount equal to the estimated fair value of the obligation within property and equipment, net in the consolidated balance sheets. The capitalized asset is depreciated using the same depreciation convention as leasehold improvement assets and recorded in depreciation and amortization within the Company’s statement of operations. See Note 8—Balance Sheet Components for further information. |
| Internal-Use Software | Internal-Use Software Costs incurred to develop the Company’s website and software for internal use are capitalized and amortized over its estimated useful life. Capitalization of costs to develop software begin when preliminary development efforts are successfully completed, management has authorized and committed project funding and it is probable that the project will be completed, and the software will be used as intended. The Company also capitalizes costs related to upgrades and enhancements when it is probable the expenditures will result in significant additional functionality or will extend the useful life of existing functionality. Costs related to the design or maintenance of website development and internal-use software are expensed as incurred. The Company periodically reviews website development and internal-use software costs to determine whether the projects will be completed, placed in service, removed from service or replaced by other internally developed or third-party software. If the asset is not expected to provide any future use, the asset is retired, and any unamortized cost is expensed. |
| Business Combinations | Business Combinations The results of businesses acquired in a business combination are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The Company allocates the purchase price of a business combination, which is the sum of the consideration provided and may consist of cash, equity or a combination of the two, to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed of the acquired business at their acquisition date fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the amount allocated to the identifiable assets and liabilities, if any, is recorded as goodwill. Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management to use judgment and estimates, including the selection of valuation methodologies, cost of capital estimates of future revenue and cash flows, discount rates, and selection of comparable companies, among others. The Company’s estimates of fair value are based on assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates. During the measurement period, not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition, the Company may record adjustments to the provisional amounts recorded related to assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with a corresponding offset to goodwill. When the Company issues stock-based or cash awards to an acquired company’s stockholders, the Company evaluates whether the awards are contingent consideration or compensation for post-combination services. The evaluation includes, among other things, whether the vesting of the awards is contingent on the continued employment of the acquired company’s stockholders beyond the acquisition date. If continued employment is required for vesting, the awards are treated as compensation for post-combination services and recognized as expense over the requisite service period. Acquisition-related transaction costs are expensed in the period in which the costs are incurred and included in general and administrative expense in the Company consolidated statements of operations. |
| Goodwill | Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the aggregate fair value of the consideration transferred in a business combination over the fair value of the assets acquired, net of liabilities assumed. Goodwill is not amortized, but is subject to an annual impairment test. The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test as of October 31, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the goodwill may be impaired. On October 31, 2022, management determined that the Company has two reporting units for which goodwill has been assigned for the evaluation of goodwill impairment, the Rover and GoodPup component business units. Events or changes in circumstances which could trigger an impairment review include significant changes in the manner of the Company’s use of the acquired assets or the strategy for the Company’s overall business, significant negative industry or economic trends, significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future results of operations, a significant adverse change in the business climate, cost factors that have a negative effect on earnings and cash flows, an adverse action or assessment by a regulator, estimated per share fair value of common stock, unanticipated competition or a loss of key personnel. The Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company determines it is not more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then additional impairment testing is not required. However, if the Company concludes otherwise, then it is required to perform a quantitative assessment for impairment. The quantitative assessment involves comparing the estimated fair value of each reporting unit with its respective book value, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value exceeds book value, goodwill is considered not to be impaired and no additional steps are necessary. If, however, the book value exceeds the fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The Company completed a qualitative analysis as of October 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021. In performing the qualitative assessment, the Company considered certain events and circumstances specific to the Rover and GoodPup reporting units, and to the Company as a whole, such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, overall financial performance and cost factors. The Company concluded that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting units were less than their carrying amounts, and no impairment of goodwill was recognized. |
| Intangible Assets | Intangible Assets Intangible assets are amortized over the estimated useful life of the assets. Amortization of intangible assets associated with or used in the services provided by the Company from which it generates revenue are classified within cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately) in the Company’s statements of operations. Amortization of intangible assets not associated with or used in the services provided by the Company from which it generates revenue are classified within depreciation and amortization expense within the Company’s statements of operations. For the periods presented, amortization of the Company’s capitalized internal-use software costs related to its online platform has been included within costs of revenues. For the periods presented, amortization expense related to other intangible assets have been classified within depreciation and amortization within the Company’s statement of operations. The Company reviews intangible assets for impairment under the long-lived asset model described below. No impairment of intangible assets was recorded during any of the periods presented. The Company identified certain intangible assets, consisting of technology and tradenames, as defensive assets. These are assets that the Company acquired but does not intend to actively use. Rather, the Company intends to hold the assets to prevent others from obtaining access to the assets. |
| Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be fully recoverable. When such events occur, management determines whether there has been impairment by comparing the anticipated undiscounted future net cash flows to the carrying value of the asset or asset group. If impairment exists, the assets are written down to its estimated fair value. There was no impairment of long-lived assets for any of the periods presented. |
| Leases (since January 1, 2021) | Leases (Topic 842 since January 1, 2021) The Company determines if an arrangement is or contains a lease at contract inception by assessing whether the arrangement contains an identified asset and whether the lessee has the right to control such asset. Lessees are required to classify leases as either finance or operating leases and to record a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term greater than 12 months regardless of the lease classification. The lease classification will determine whether the lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest rate method or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The Company determines the initial classification and measurement of its ROU assets and lease liabilities at the lease commencement date and thereafter if modified. The Company does not have material finance leases. For leases with a term greater than 12 months, the Company records the related ROU asset and lease liability at the present value of lease payments over the term. The term of the Company’s leases equals the non-cancellable period of the lease, including any rent-free periods provided by the lessor, and also includes options to extend or terminate the lease that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise. The ROU asset equals the carrying amount of the related lease liability, adjusted for any lease payments made prior to lease commencement and lease incentives provided by the lessor. Variable lease payments are expensed as incurred and do not factor into the measurement of the applicable ROU asset or lease liability. The Company has elected, for all classes of underlying assets, not to recognize ROU assets and lease liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less. Lease cost for short-term leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company has also elected to not separate lease and non-lease components for office equipment leases and, as a result, accounts for lease and non-lease components as one component. The Company’s leases do not provide a readily determinable implicit rate. Therefore, the Company estimates its incremental borrowing rate to discount the lease payments based on information available at lease commencement. The Company determines its incremental borrowing rate based on the rate of interest that the Company would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment. Lease payments may be fixed or variable; however, only fixed payments are included in the Company’s lease liability calculation. Lease costs for the Company’s operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis within operating expenses over the lease term. The Company’s lease agreements may contain non-lease components such as common area maintenance, operating expenses or other costs, which are expensed as incurred. Rent Expense and Leasehold Improvements (Prior to adoption of Topic 842) Rent expense for leases that provided for scheduled rent increases or free rent periods during the lease term were recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related leases. Certain leasehold improvements were funded by landlord incentives or allowances. Such incentives or allowances under operating leases were recorded as a component of other noncurrent liabilities and were amortized as a reduction of rent expense over the term of the related lease. The current portion of deferred rent was presented in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Rent expense and amortization of leasehold improvements were allocated to the different costs and expenses presented in the consolidated statements of operations. |
| Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition Marketplace Platform Revenue The Company operates an online marketplace that provides a platform for pet parents and pet care providers to communicate and arrange for pet care services. The Company derives its revenue principally from pet parents’ and pet care providers’ use of the Company’s platform and related services that enable pet care providers to offer, book, and fulfill pet care services. The Company enters into its standard terms of service with pet care providers and pet parents who wish to use the Company’s platform. The terms of service define the rights and responsibilities of pet care providers and pet parents when using the Company’s platform as well as general payment terms. The Company charges a fixed percentage service fee for each arrangement of pet care services between the pet parent and the pet care provider on the Company’s platform (a booking). The fixed percentage service fees generally are established at the time a pet parent or pet care provider joined the platform and do not vary based on the volume of transactions. A booking defines the explicit fee from which the Company earns its fixed percentage service fee. The creation of a booking combined with the terms of service establish enforceable rights and obligations for the transaction. A contract exists between the pet care provider and the Company upon the creation of a booking and after the pet care providers’ cancellation period has lapsed. Pet parents are considered the Company’s customers to the extent that they pay a fixed percentage fee up to a fixed dollar amount to the Company for the booking. Similarly, a contract exists between the pet parent and the Company upon the creation of a booking and after the pet care providers’ stated cancellation period has lapsed. Pet parents pay for services at the time of booking. The Company considers the facilitation of the connection between pet care provider and pet parent to be the promise in the contracts. This is consistent with the terms of service, as well as the substance of what a pet care provider or pet parent is expecting from the use of the Company’s platform. While customers have access to the use of the platform, customer support, and other activities, these activities are not considered distinct from each other in the context of the overall arrangement, which is the facilitation of a connection between a pet care provider and a pet parent. As such, the Company has determined that its sole performance obligation is to facilitate a connection between pet care providers and pet parents through its platform. The Company’s performance obligation is satisfied at a point-in-time when the connection has been completed, which is when the pet care provider and pet parent have completed a booking, any related cancellation period has lapsed, and the related underlying pet care services have begun. The Company derives revenue from pet care providers and pet parents primarily in the United States, as well as Canada, the United Kingdom and Western Europe. Judgment is required in determining whether the Company is the principal or agent in transactions with pet care providers and pet parents. The Company evaluates the presentation of revenue on a gross or net basis based on whether it controls the service provided to the pet parent and is therefore the principal, or the Company arranges for other parties to provide the service to the pet parent and is therefore the agent. The Company has concluded it is the agent in transactions with pet care providers and pet parents because, among other factors, it is not responsible for the delivery of pet care services provided by the pet care provider to the pet parent. Accordingly, the Company recognizes revenue on a net basis, representing the fee the Company expects to receive in exchange for providing the access to the Company’s platform to pet care providers and pet parents. The Company has no significant financing components in its contracts with customers. The Company recognizes revenue net of any sales tax paid related to its revenue transactions. Provider Onboarding Revenue The Company earns revenue from non-refundable provider onboarding fees by completing quality assurance reviews of new pet care provider profiles including obtaining background checks, which are performed by a third party. Pet care providers pay the onboarding fee at the time of sign up. The Company recognizes revenue related to provider onboarding services at a point-in-time upon satisfaction of the related performance obligation, determined to be the completion of the quality assurance review of the pet care provider's profile including a background check. The Company is considered to be a principal in these transactions and recognizes revenue on a gross basis. Costs associated with performing the pet care provider onboarding review are recognized in cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately). Payments to Customers From time to time, the Company makes payments to pet parents and pet care providers as part of its marketing promotions, incentive programs and refund activities. Marketing Promotions and Incentive Programs The Company encourages the use of its platform and attracts new customers through its marketing promotions and incentive programs. The Company uses marketing promotions in tandem with sales and marketing spend to attract new pet parents to its platform. Promotions offered to pet parents in the form of credits, coupons or discounts are recorded as a reduction of revenue or marketing expense. The Company offers referral credits to its existing pet parents or pet care providers for referrals of new pet parents or pet care providers. These referral credits are paid in exchange for a distinct marketing service and therefore the portion of these credits that is equal to or less than the cost of acquiring a new pet parent or pet care provider are accounted for as a customer acquisition cost. These new customer acquisition costs are expensed as incurred and reflected as marketing expenses in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The portion of these credits in excess of the fair value of acquiring a new pet parent or pet care provider is accounted for as a reduction of revenue. On occasion, the Company offers promotional discounts to existing pet parents. The Company records incentives provided to existing pet parents as a promotion and reduces revenue on the date that the corresponding revenue transaction is recorded. Refunds In certain instances, the Company issues refunds to pet parents as part of its customer support activities for customer satisfaction matters in the form of credits to be applied toward a future booking. The Company accounts for such refunds as variable consideration and therefore records the amount of each refund or credit issued as a reduction of revenue. Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue primarily represents service fees from pet parents and pet care providers received upon the completion of a booking and in advance of the related performance obligation being satisfied and related revenue being recognized. The service fees are calculated as a percentage of the booking value, excluding taxes and tips, and are subject to a refund if the booking is canceled during the applicable pet care provider’s cancellation period. The pet care provider’s cancellation period can range from same day to seven days prior to the commencement of the pet care services. The Company's deferred revenue balance excludes amounts received from pet parents upon booking that are expected to be paid out to the pet care provider after completion of the pet care service, as those amounts will not result in revenue recognized. Additionally, the deferred revenue balance is reduced by the amount of credits, coupons, or discounts to the extent that they are recognized as revenue upon completion of the related performance obligation. Recorded amounts of deferred revenue are subject to refund to the pet parent in the event the booking is canceled prior to the expiry of the stated cancellation policy or does not otherwise occur. Substantially all of the deferred revenue at December 31, 2022 relates to bookings that begin within the next twelve months, at which time the revenue will be recognized, unless the booking is canceled during the pet care provider’s cancellation period. See Note 5—Revenue Recognition for further information. Pet Parent Deposits and Pet Care Provider Liabilities The Company records payments received from pet parents, excluding the revenue portion due to the Company, in advance of the related services being provided as pet parent deposits. As the related performance obligations are satisfied, these amounts are settled through our payment processor and derecognized. In addition, we hold pet care provider liabilities relating to stays completed prior to the implementation of our current payment processor and related systems where payment has not yet been requested by the pet care provider. The Company is subject to compliance with escheat laws applicable by jurisdiction where pet care providers do not claim the amounts owed to them for services rendered. Rover Guarantee In connection with services provided to facilitate the connections between pet care provider and pet parent, the Company provides a contractual guarantee to reimburse pet parents or pet care providers for certain expenses arising from injuries or other damages incurred during a service booked through the Company’s platform, subject to specified conditions (the “Rover Guarantee”). The Company’s obligation under the Rover Guarantee is accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 460, Guarantees |
| Cost of Revenue (Exclusive of Depreciation and Amortization Shown Separately) | Cost of Revenue (Exclusive of Depreciation and Amortization Shown Separately)Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately) includes fees paid to payment processors for credit card and other funding transactions, server hosting costs, internal-use software amortization, third-party costs for background checks for pet care providers, operations and support costs associated with onboarding new pet care providers, costs related to the Rover Guarantee, and other direct and indirect costs arising as a result of transactions that take place on the Company’s platform. |
| Operations and Support | Operations and Support Operations and support expenses include payroll, employee benefits, stock-based compensation and other personnel-related costs associated with the Company’s operations and support team, and third-party costs related to outsourced support providers. This team assists with onboarding new pet care providers, quality reviews of pet care provider profiles, fraud monitoring and prevention across the Company’s marketplace, and community support provided via phone, email, and chat to pet parents and pet care providers. This support includes assistance and responding to pet parents’ inquiries regarding the general use of the Company’s platform or how to make or modify a booking through the platform. The Company allocates a portion of overhead costs which includes lease expense, utilities and information technology expense to operations and support expense based on headcount. |
| Marketing | MarketingMarketing expenses include payroll, employee benefits, stock-based compensation expenses and other personnel-related costs associated with the Company’s marketing team. These expenses also include digital marketing, brand marketing, public relations, linear and streaming video, marketing partnerships and other promotions. Digital marketing primarily consists of targeted promotional campaigns through electronic channels, such as social media, search engine marketing and optimization, affiliate programs and display advertising, all of which are primarily focused on pet parent acquisition and brand marketing. Except for content creation, advertising expenses are expensed as incurred, and are included in marketing expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. The Company allocates a portion of overhead costs which includes lease expense, utilities and information technology expense to marketing expense based on headcount. |
| Product Development | Product Development Product development expenses include payroll, employee benefits, stock-based compensation expense and other headcount-related costs for employees in engineering, design and product management, as well as maintenance and support costs for technology infrastructure, primarily related to non-revenue generating systems. Product development costs, except qualifying costs related to the development of internal-use software, are expensed as incurred. The Company allocates a portion of |
| General and Administrative | General and Administrative General and administrative expenses include payroll, employee benefits, stock-based compensation expense and other personnel-related costs for employees in corporate functions, legal settlements, as well as management, accounting, legal, corporate insurance, and other expenses used to run the business. The Company allocates a portion of overhead costs which includes lease expense, utilities and information technology costs to general and administrative expense based on headcount. |
| Depreciation and Amortization | Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and amortization expenses include depreciation of our property and equipment, leasehold improvements and amortization of intangible assets. Amortization related to internal-use software is included in cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately). |
| Restructuring Charges | Restructuring Charges Costs and liabilities associated with restructuring are recorded in the period management commits to a restructuring or cost reduction plan, or executes specific actions contemplated by the plan and all criteria for liability recognition have been met. One-time employee termination costs are recognized at the time of communication to employees, unless future service is required, in which case the costs are recognized ratably over the future service period. Ongoing employee termination benefits are recognized as a liability when it is probable that a liability exists and the amount is reasonably estimable. Restructuring charges are recognized as an operating expense within the consolidated statements of operations and related liabilities are recorded within accrued compensation and related expenses on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company periodically evaluates and, if necessary, adjusts its estimates based on currently available information. |
| Interest Expense | Interest Expense Interest expense consists of interest on the Company’s borrowing arrangements, including an unsecured letter of credit, and the amortization of debt discounts and deferred financing costs. |
| Interest Income | Interest IncomeInterest income consists of interest earned on our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. |
| Loss Contingencies | Loss Contingencies Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation, fine, and penalties and other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably be estimated. Legal costs for loss contingencies are expensed as incurred. |
| Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-Based Compensation The Company may grant stock option awards to certain employees and non-employee directors. The Company accounts for stock-based compensation expense by calculating the estimated fair value of each award at the grant date or modification date by applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The model utilizes the estimated per share fair value of the Company’s underlying common stock at the measurement date, the expected or contractual term of the option, the expected stock price volatility, risk-free interest rates, and the expected dividend yield of the common stock. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period the employee or non-employee director is required to provide service in exchange for the award, which is generally the vesting period. The Company classifies stock-based compensation expense in its consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss in the same manner in which the award recipient’s payroll costs are classified or in which the award recipient’s service payments are classified. The Company bases its estimate of expected volatility on the historical volatility of comparable companies from a representative peer group selected based on industry, financial, and market capitalization data. The Company recognizes forfeitures as they occur. Determining the grant date fair value of options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model requires management to make assumptions and judgments. These estimates involve inherent uncertainties and, if different assumptions had been used, stock-based compensation expense could have been materially different from the amounts recorded. The Company also grants restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to certain employees and non-employee directors. The Company accounts for stock-based compensation expense by calculating the fair value of each award at the grant date based on the closing price of its shares on the date of grant. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period the employee or non-employee director is required to provide service in exchange for the award, which is generally the vesting period. The Company classifies stock-based compensation expense in its consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss in the same manner in which the award recipient’s payroll costs are classified or in which the award recipient’s service payments are classified. |
| Income Taxes | Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amount and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the difference is expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates or tax law on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided on deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is determined to be more-likely-than-not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Management regularly reviews the deferred tax assets for recoverability based on historical taxable income, projected taxable income, the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences and tax planning strategies. The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions based on a two-step process of evaluating recognition and measurement criteria. The first step assesses whether the tax position is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by the taxing authority, including resolution of any appeals or litigation, on the basis of the technical merits of the position. If the tax position meets the more-likely-than-not criteria, the portion of the tax benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement with the relevant tax authority is recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. No interest or penalties were recognized for any of the periods presented. |
| Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements | Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements The Company is provided the option to adopt new or revised accounting guidance as an “emerging growth company” under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”) either (1) within the same periods as those otherwise applicable to public business entities, or (2) within the same time periods as private companies, including early adoption when permissible. The Company has elected to adopt new or revised accounting guidance within the same time period as public business entities, as indicated below. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) , as amended, with guidance regarding the accounting for and disclosure of leases. The standard requires lessees to recognize a ROU asset and lease liability on its consolidated balance sheet for all leases with a term longer than twelve months. This update also requires lessees and lessors to disclose key information about their leasing transactions. The guidance is effective for the Company for the year beginning after December 15, 2021. Early adoption is permitted. The Company early adopted this standard on January 1, 2021 using the transition method that provides for a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings upon adoption. There was no impact on the Company’s accumulated deficit as of January 1, 2021 as a result of the adoption of this standard. The consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 are presented under the new standard, while the comparative periods presented are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the Company’s historical accounting policy. The adoption of the new lease standard resulted in the recognition of operating lease ROU assets of $22.8 million and operating lease liabilities of $29.2 million as of January 1, 2021. In connection with the adoption of this standard, deferred rent, net of current portion of $2.2 million, lease incentives of $4.6 million, and prepaid rent of $0.3 million, which were previously recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities, other non-current liabilities, and prepaid expenses and other current assets, respectively, on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2020, were derecognized. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments , as amended, which amends guidance on reporting credit losses for assets held at amortized cost basis and available-for-sale debt securities from an incurred loss methodology to an expected loss methodology. For assets held at amortized cost basis, the guidance eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold and instead requires an entity to reflect its current estimate of all expected credit losses. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the assets to present the net amount expected to be collected. For available-for-sale debt securities, credit losses are recorded through an allowance for credit losses, rather than a write-down, limited to the amount by which fair value is below amortized cost. Additional disclosures about significant estimates and credit quality are also required. The guidance is effective for the Company for the year beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company early adopted this standard on January 1, 2022 using the prospective transition method. The adoption of the new standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-01, Investments-Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments-Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Clarifying the Interactions between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815 . This guidance addresses accounting for the transition into and out of the equity method and provides clarification of the interaction of rules for equity securities, the equity method of accounting, and forward contracts and purchase options on certain types of securities. The guidance is effective for the Company for the year beginning after December 15, 2021. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2022 using the prospective transition method. The adoption of the new standard did not have an immediate impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40) , which simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments by reducing the number of accounting models available for convertible debt instruments. This guidance also eliminates the treasury stock method to calculate diluted earnings per share for convertible instruments and requires the use of the if-converted method. The guidance is effective for the Company for the year beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2022 using the prospective transition method. The adoption of the new standard did not have an immediate impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In May 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-04, Issuer’s Accounting for Certain Modifications or Exchanges of Freestanding Equity-Classified Written Call Options . The ASU addresses the previous lack of specific guidance in the accounting standards codification related to modifications or exchanges of freestanding equity-classified written call options (such as warrants) by specifying the accounting for various modification scenarios. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2022 and will apply the amendments of this ASU prospectively to any modifications or exchanges of freestanding equity-classified warrants occurring on or after the effective date. The adoption of the new standard did not have an immediate impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805)—Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers . This ASU was issued to improve the accounting for acquired revenue contracts with customers in a business combination by addressing diversity in practice and inconsistency related to the following: (1) recognition of an acquired contract liability; and (2) payment terms and their effect on subsequent revenue recognized by the acquirer. The amendments in this ASU require acquiring entities to apply Topic 606 to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in a business combination, whereas current GAAP requires that the acquirer measures such assets and liabilities at fair value on the acquisition date. The guidance is effective for the Company for the year beginning after December 15, 2023, with early adoption permitted. The Company early adopted this standard on January 1, 2022 using the prospective transition method. The adoption of the new standard did not have an immediate impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, but the new guidance has been applied to all business combinations completed after the adoption date. In November 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-10 Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance . The amendments in this ASU require the following annual disclosures about transactions with a government that are accounted for by applying a grant or contribution accounting model by analogy: (1) information about the nature of the transactions and the related accounting policy used to account for the transactions, (2) the line items on the balance sheet and income statement that are affected by the transactions, and the amounts applicable to each financial statement line item; and (3) significant terms and conditions of the transactions, including commitments and contingencies. The guidance is effective for the Company for the year beginning after December 15, 2021. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2022 using the prospective transition method. The adoption of the new standard did not have an immediate impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-02 Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures. The amendment in this ASU provides an update to: (1) troubled debt restructurings guidance in Subtopic 310-40 and enhances disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings; and (2) requires public entities to disclose current period gross write-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases. The guidance is effective for the Company for the year beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company will adopt this standard on January 1, 2023 using the prospective transition method. The Company does not expect the adoption of the new standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements but will continue to evaluate the new standard in future accounting periods. In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03 Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restriction. The amendment in this ASU clarifies that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. This amendment also requires public entities to add certain disclosures for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions. The guidance is effective for the Company for the year beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company will adopt this standard on January 1, 2024 using the prospective transition method. The Company does not expect the adoption of the new standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements but will continue to evaluate the new standard in future accounting periods. |
