Pupline Joins Microsoft for Startups

KKBy Kashif Khan, Founder of Pupline

Updated June 4, 2026·4 min read

Pupline has joined Microsoft for Startups — Microsoft's global program for early-stage software companies. It's a vote of confidence in what we're building, and a real boost to how fast we can build it. Here's what the program is, and the only part that matters to you: what it changes for the pet-care pros who run their business on Pupline.

What is Microsoft for Startups?

Microsoft for Startups is a program that backs early-stage software companies with the things that are hardest to fund when you're small and focused on your product: cloud infrastructure, developer and AI tools, and access to Microsoft's technical and business expertise. The aim is to help young companies build on solid foundations and ship faster, without burning runway on plumbing.

Getting in means a company's product and trajectory cleared Microsoft's bar — for a tool built for solo pet-care pros, that's something we're proud of.

What this means if you run your business on Pupline

The headline is simple: it lets us put more into the product, faster. Pupline is built so a sitter, walker, groomer or trainer can run their whole business one-handed from their phone, and every hour we don't spend on infrastructure is an hour we spend on that. Concretely:

• A faster, more dependable app. You reach for Pupline between visits, often on a patchy signal with one hand free. Program resources go straight into keeping scheduling, client and pet records and online booking quick and reliable when you need them most.
• Security your clients can trust. You hold sensitive details — home access, keys, vet info. We keep investing in protecting that data; you can read exactly how on our security page.
• More of the features you ask for. Less time on the back end means more time shipping. The fastest way to see what's landing is our product updates page.

What it does not change: our pricing and our promise. Pupline is still one flat monthly price with every feature, no per-client fees, and no commission on your bookings, ever. The program helps us build — it doesn't change what you pay.

What we're focused on next

We're heads-down on the things solo pros tell us matter: rock-solid scheduling and calendar sync, faster client onboarding, and polished invoicing and reports — all on a phone-first app that installs without an app store. Being part of Microsoft for Startups gives us more room to move on every one of those.

If you want the next thing first, the best seat is inside the product. You can start a free 30-day trial — no card — and see why pet-care pros are switching.

Frequently asked questions

What is Microsoft for Startups?

Microsoft for Startups is Microsoft's program for early-stage software companies. It supports startups with cloud infrastructure, developer and AI tools, and access to Microsoft's technical and go-to-market expertise, so young companies can build on solid foundations and ship faster.

Does joining Microsoft for Startups change Pupline's pricing?

No. Pupline is still one flat monthly price with every feature included, no per-client fees, and no commission on your bookings. The program helps us invest more in building the product — it has no effect on what you pay.

What does this mean for me as a pet-care professional?

Practically, it means we can put more into the product, faster: a quicker and more dependable app, continued investment in protecting your client and pet data, and more of the features you ask for. The way you run your sitting, walking, grooming or training business with Pupline stays the same — it just keeps getting better.