Dr. Paws, a veterinary clinic chain, has raised ₹29.3 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by Chiratae Ventures. The round comprises a mix of debt and equity.
The round also saw participation from existing investor Sauce VC, along with venture debt from Trifecta Capital and Stride Ventures.
Prior to this, in November last year, Dr. Paws raised ₹7.8 crore in its seed round led by Sauce.vc and others.
The funds raised will be used to open nine new clinics across Bengaluru by 2026 and launch operations in new cities, including Hyderabad and Pune. A portion of the capital will also be deployed to launch at-home veterinary services and private labels for functional treats, supplements and pet foods.
The company will also enhance its tech stack and AI capabilities and strengthen training and upskilling initiatives for veterinary teams.
Founded in 2024 by Udit Gadkary and Rakesh Santhapur, Dr. Paws operates veterinary clinics focused on consultations, surgeries, diagnostics, and preventive care. Dr. Paws currently operates three veterinary clinics across Bengaluru, with another two under construction.
Since its launch, the chain has completed over 30,000 appointments and more than 800 surgeries.
