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Mars Veterinary Health invests in Crown Vet

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Mars Veterinary Health invests in Crown Vet
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Healthtech firm Crown Veterinary Services (Crown Vet) has raised undisclosed funds from Mars Veterinary Health. This is the first investment in India by Mars Veterinary Health. It brings deep global expertise to Crown Vet's established local presence that will help advance veterinary care in India. The proceeds will be used to expand its network and introduce advanced training programs for its 240 employees, including 60 veterinarians. Founded by Pratap, Crown Vet operates clinics in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, offering comprehensive veterinary services and diagnostics. It focuses on training for its veterinarians support staff, and infrastructure. With roughly 3,000 veterinary clinics globally, Mars Veterinary Health is a leader in high-quality, compassionate veterinary care and takes a long-term approach to investments to support its Associates and contribute to the future of veterinary healthcare through innovation, scientific research, and access to care. This collaboration underscores the growing demand for advanced veterinary services in India, driven by increasing pet ownership and appreciation of the human-animal bond—and thus the need for high-quality pet healthcare. The Mars Veterinary Health family of practices includes nearly 70,000 Associates across North America, Europe, and Asia who demonstrate compassion and expertise in caring for millions of pets each year.

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Pet healthcare startup Dr. Doodley raises $3.3 Mn in pre-Series A

EntrackrEntrackr · 5d ago
Pet healthcare startup Dr. Doodley raises $3.3 Mn in pre-Series A
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Pet healthcare startup Dr. Doodley raises $3.3 Mn in pre-Series A Pet healthcare startup Dr. Doodley has raised $3.3 million (Rs 30 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round. The round includes Rs 20 crore in equity and Rs 10 crore in debt, with the equity round led by V3 Ventures. Other participants include Campus Fund and Thackersey Family Office, along with angel investors such as Yatin Shah and Karan Bhagat, founders of 360 ONE Wealth, and Gautam Dalmia, managing director of Dalmia Bharat Group. The proceeds will be used to expand hospital capacity, strengthen clinical operations, and prepare for entry into other tier I cities. Founded in 2023 by Utsav Bisaria and Yash Jayprakash Ladda, Dr. Doodley operates a combined model of vet-at-home services and 24/7 multispecialty pet hospitals. The firm currently runs three hospitals in Bengaluru located in Jayanagar, Yelahanka, and Whitefield, and works with a team of around 35 veterinarians. Over the next 12 months, Dr. Doodley plans to expand to seven hospitals by opening four new facilities in Bellandur, Indiranagar, Rajajinagar, and North Bengaluru. During this period, the startup aims to treat more than 1,00,000 pets and increase its veterinary team to over 100 doctors. It also plans to launch 30-minute vet-at-home services and introduce a flat Rs 10,000 pricing model for surgeries across procedures. Dr. Doodley claims to have treated over 30,000 pets and conducted more than 1,000 surgeries in the past year.

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