Exhibit 16.1

June 21, 2021

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by The Original BARK Company (File No.     001-39691) under Item 4.02 of its Form 8-K filed on June 21, 2021. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K; we are not in a position to agree or disagree with other statements of The Original BARK Company contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Marcum LLP