Rob Van Sickle and Deb Suchman co-founded Polkadog Bakery in 2002, and recently sold the business to an investment firm that is making Polkadog its first investment. TAW Ventures opened in 2025 with the goal of investing in “innovative brands that promote pet wellness, health and longevity.” Sickle and Suchman began the business for their one-eyed rescue dog, Pearl. The company makes treats packaged at its Boston facility, distributes wholesale across the country, and through…