Bengaluru-based pet healthcare startup Dr. Paws has raised ₹29.3 crore ($3.5 million) in a pre-Series A round led by Chiratae Ventures.
Other participants include Sauce.vc, Trifecta Capital, and Stride Ventures. This comes after its earlier ₹7.8 crore ($938K) seed round, bringing the startup’s total funding to approximately $4.9 million.
The latest capital will be deployed toward expanding its clinic presence in Bengaluru, where the company plans to add nine new locations by 2026, while preparing entries into Hyderabad and Pune.
Dr. Paws is also building at-home veterinary services and developing a private-label portfolio spanning treats, supplements, and pet food.
The startup was launched in 2024 by Udit Gadkary and Rakesh Santhapur, who previously worked together at Boston Consulting Group. Dr. Paws currently runs three 24×7 clinics across Bengaluru, with two more under construction.
Since its launch, the company reports completing over 30,000 appointments and conducting more than 800 surgeries. Clinics reportedly reach operating profitability within five months of opening.
Beyond medical care, Dr. Paws offers grooming services, retail sections, and membership plans, supported by a mobile app that enables users to manage bookings and track pet health. The company will also invest in technology upgrades to streamline workflows, training systems, and customer experience as it scales.
