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

EntrackrEntrackr · 25d 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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Benny’s Bowl raises $1.4 Mn in pre-Series A led by Atomic Capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 20d ago
Benny’s Bowl raises $1.4 Mn in pre-Series A led by Atomic Capital
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Benny’s Bowl raises $1.4 Mn in pre-Series A led by Atomic Capital Benny’s Bowl has raised $1.4 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Atomic Capital. The proceeds will be used to strengthen product research and development, launch new product lines, and expand the brand’s presence across online and offline channels. Founded by Akshay Gupta, Benny’s Bowl operates in the pet nutrition segment with a focus on functional and everyday pet food products. Benny’s Bowl recently introduced functional nutrition products targeting gut health, allergies, renal health, skin and coat care, and weight management. The startup claims to have reported 2x revenue growth over the last 12 months, with 85% of its revenue coming from repeat customers. Benny’s Bowl is aiming to reach Rs 100 crore in annual recurring revenue (ARR) by FY27. The brand sells its products through digital platforms and is expanding its offline retail presence as part of its growth strategy. In addition to product expansion, Benny’s Bowl plans to invest in consumer education initiatives focused on pet nutrition and balanced diets.

Pet care startup Supertails scoops up $15 Mn in Series B

EntrackrEntrackr · 2y ago
Pet care startup Supertails scoops up $15 Mn in Series B
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Full-stack pet care startup Supertails has raised Rs 125 crore (approximately $15 million) in a Series B funding round led by RPSG Capital Ventures and existing investors Fireside Ventures, Saama Capital, DSG Consumer Partners and Sauce VC. This funding will be deployed towards enabling business growth through the acquisition of new customers and investments in technology, along with the expansion of healthcare services including Supertails Pharmacy, the firm said in a press release. Supertails also plans to use the funds to foray into offline business strategy and build an omnichannel experience for consumers. In November 2022, the company raised $10 million in a Series A funding round in a mix of equity and debt led by Fireside Ventures. It has scooped up $27.5 million since its inception in June 2021. Founded by Varun Sadana, Aman Tekriwal, and Vineet Khanna, Supertails addresses the evolving needs of pet parents through their customised offerings. The Supertails app provides assortment of food, treats, accessories, and other pet essentials. Also Read: Amid pet care industry boom, PawPurrfect bets on convenience and healthcare To further support pet parents, the firm has introduced a pet pharmacy on its platform, becoming a full-stack platform offering pet supplies, online vet consultations, online behavior training, and a pet pharmacy. Supertails’ revenue from operations jumped 4.2X to Rs 33 crore during FY23 as compared to Rs 7.82 crore in FY22. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, its losses surged 2.6X to Rs 30.6 crore in FY23 against Rs 11.65 crore in FY22. Supertails aims to double down on its growth and expansion plans to achieve an ARR of Rs 500 crore in the next two years. As per studies, the pet population in India stands at approximately 35 million, growing at a CAGR of 15% with a potential market size of $5 billion and Supertails aims to solidify its position as a leading player in the space. It competes with Heads Up For Tails, Goofy Tails, and JustDogs, among others. Heads Up For Tails emerged as the largest funded startup in this segment which raised $37 million in a Series A funding round led by Verlinvest and Peak XV Partners.

Healthcare edtech startup Virohan raises $7.5 Mn in ongoing Series B

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Healthcare edtech startup Virohan raises $7.5 Mn in ongoing Series B
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Healthcare edtech startup Virohan raises $7.5 Mn in ongoing Series B Healthcare edtech startup Virohan has raised Rs 65 crore ($7.5 million) as part of its ongoing Series B funding round, led by Mynavi Corporation. The round also saw participation from Virohan’s existing investors including Blume Ventures, Bharat Inclusive Technologies Seed Fund, and Rebright Partners. The funding will accelerate Virohan’s path to profitability through product innovation, operational efficiencies, and strategic talent expansion, the company said in a press release. Virohan works with universities such as UPES, BBD University, CMR University, Assam Don Bosco University, and G.H. Raisoni University to offer undergraduate programs in allied healthcare, nursing, and healthcare management, and partners with healthcare companies including Lenskart, Medanta, Healthians, and Dr. Lal PathLabs to support student placements. The seven-year-old firm claims to have partnered with more than 20 higher education institutions, trained over 13,000 healthcare students, and worked with over 2,000 healthcare employers to support graduate employability. Virohan has raised over $25 million in funding so far. According to TheKredible, after the latest share allotment, Mynavi Corporation will hold a 3.83% stake in the company, while Blume Ventures will continue as the largest shareholder with a 16.16% holding. The company is yet to file its FY25 financials. In FY24, Virohan reported operating revenue of Rs 21 crore, up from Rs 10.65 crore in FY23, while its losses widened 18% year on year to Rs 22 crore.

Petcare startup Supertails raises $30 Mn led by Venturi Partners

EntrackrEntrackr · 20d ago
Petcare startup Supertails raises $30 Mn led by Venturi Partners
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Petcare startup Supertails raises $30 Mn led by Venturi Partners Petcare startup Supertails has raised $30 million in a funding round led by Venturi Partners. The round also saw participation from Nippon India Alternative Investments, Titan Capital, Winners Fund, and existing investors including Fireside Ventures, RPSG Capital Ventures, Sauce VC, and Saama Capital. The proceeds will be used to expand its clinic network, scale at-home services, strengthen fulfillment infrastructure, and enhance personalization across its platform as it grows across urban India. According to Entrackr’s estimates, Supertails is valued at around $130 million on a post-money basis. Founded in 2021 by Varun Sadana, Aman Tekriwal, and Vineet Khanna, Supertails caters to the evolving needs of pet parents through its customized offerings. The Supertails app offers a wide range of pet food, treats, accessories, and other essentials, positioning the company as a full-stack digital platform for pet care and parenting solutions. Supertails has also rolled out at-home veterinary services covering consultations, vaccinations, and preventive care. In addition, the startup operates quick delivery services in Bengaluru, offering more than 30,000 pet care products, including pharmacy items, and plans to expand rapid delivery to its top cities. Beyond services, Supertails has expanded into categories such as fresh pet meals and essentials, and has onboarded over 500 brands on its platform. The company has built a nationwide network of more than 100 veterinarians, including specialists and tele-vets. To date, the company has raised around $51 million, including its $15 million Series B round. Prior to that, Supertails raised $10 million in its Series A round and $2.6 million in seed funding. Supertails’ revenue increased to Rs 108.26 crore in FY25 from Rs 64.63 crore in FY24. The company reported a loss of Rs 52.47 crore in FY25, compared to a loss of Rs 41.13 crore in FY24.

Biomanufacturing startup Loopworm raises $3.25 Mn in pre-Series A round

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Biomanufacturing startup Loopworm raises $3.25 Mn in pre-Series A round
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Biomanufacturing startup Loopworm raises $3.25 Mn in pre-Series A round Co-founded in 2019 by Ankit Alok Bagaria and Abhi Gawri, Loopworm is a biomanufacturing startup focused on sustainable protein production using farmed insects. Loopworm, a biomanufacturing company developing insect-derived proteins, has raised $3.25 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The round was co-led by WaterBridge Ventures, an existing investor, and ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL, a Japanese venture capital firm. The Bengaluru-based company had previously raised $3.4 million in a seed funding round led by Omnivore and others. The proceeds will be allocated towards commercializing its recombinant protein production platform, targeting diagnostics, animal vaccines, and other applications with lower regulatory barriers, Loopworm said in a press release. Loopworm focuses on sustainable protein production using farmed insects. The company has commercialized insect-derived proteins and fats for aquaculture and pet nutrition and is now developing a novel reactor-free recombinant protein production platform using silkworms. Loopworm says it has developed a new approach to producing recombinant proteins—typically created by inserting genes into host organisms like yeast or bacteria to produce proteins of medical or industrial value. Its proprietary process bypasses this entirely by using silkworms as living factories to produce complex proteins, enabling faster, more cost-effective, and sustainable production. The company currently operates a state-of-the-art, 6,000-tonne-per-year insect processing facility in Bengaluru. It exports protein and oil from silkworms and other farmed insects to Europe, South America, and ASEAN countries for use in the aquaculture and pet food industries.

Exclusive: Heads Up For Tails to raise $25 Mn in Series B led by Apparel Group

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Exclusive: Heads Up For Tails to raise $25 Mn in Series B led by Apparel Group
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Exclusive: Heads Up For Tails to raise $25 Mn in Series B led by Apparel Group Premium pet care startup Heads Up For Tails is in the final stages of raising $25 million in its Series B round, two people aware of the development told Entrackr. “The round is being led by Apparel Group India (AGI), the Indian arm of Dubai-based retail major Apparel Group, with participation from Malinea Pte Care Limited,” said one of the sources requesting anonymity. “The terms of the transaction have been finalised, and the money is set to flow in over the next few weeks,” said the source quoted above. “The firm has reached an annual revenue run rate (ARR) of Rs 400 crore.” Heads Up For Tails’ CEO Samarth Narang declined to comment on the story. According to sources, the company is planning an expansion into Dubai, which would mark its third major presence in the Asian region after India and Singapore. Heads Up For Tails is a premium D2C pet care brand offering food, treats, accessories, and grooming products. It sells through its own website, online marketplaces and a growing offline network, listing over 13,000 products from 250 plus brands, with a presence across 18 plus cities through 115 stores and 95 pet spas. According to data from startup intelligence platform TheKredible, the Gurugram-headquartered company has raised around $40 million prior to this round, including a $37 million Series A led by Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India) and Verlinvest in 2021. The latest round comes amid renewed investor interest in India’s pet care sector, spanning food, services, and healthcare. Gurugram-based pet healthcare platform Vetic is in process to raise $26 million in a Series C led by Bessemer Venture Partners, while Bengaluru-based Supertails is in talks to raise $15-20 million. On the nutrition side, Drools entered the unicorn club after global FMCG major Nestlé acquired a minority stake.

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