Funding News: Dr. Paws Secures Rs 29.3 Crore to Scale Veterinary Clinics and Home Care Services

Startup: Dr. Paws

Founders: Udit Gadkary and Rakesh Santhapur

About us: Dr. Paws is a modern veterinary clinic chain redefining pet care in India through friendly, trustworthy, and clinically sound services delivered in thoughtfully designed spaces. Built around compassion, simplicity, and high-quality care, its clinics reflect the kind of experience pet parents and veterinarians truly value. Launched in Bengaluru in June 2024, Dr. Paws plans to expand nationwide with a mission to keep every tail wagging and every purr loud.

Founded Year: 2024

Office: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Sector: Veterinary Services

Funding Round: Pre-Series A

Investors / Shareholders: Chiratae Ventures Bengaluru-based veterinary clinic chain Dr. Paws has raised Rs 29.3 crore ($3.5 million) in a pre-Series A round led by Chiratae Ventures. Existing investor Sauce joined the round, along with venture debt from Trifecta Capital and Stride Ventures.

Website: https://visitdrpaws.com

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