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Dr. Paws raises Rs 29.3 Cr in pre-Series A led by Chiratae Ventures

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Dr. Paws raises Rs 29.3 Cr in pre-Series A led by Chiratae Ventures
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Bengaluru-based veterinary clinic chain Dr. Paws has raised Rs 29.3 crore ($3.5 million) in a pre-Series A funding round led by Chiratae Ventures. Existing investor Sauce also participated, along with venture debt from Trifecta Capital and Stride Ventures. The proceeds will be used to expand the clinic network in Bengaluru, where the company plans to add nine new clinics by 2026. Dr. Paws will also enter new markets including Hyderabad and Pune. It is also preparing to launch at-home veterinary services and private-label products across treats, supplements, and pet food. Founded by Udit Gadkary and Rakesh Santhapur, Dr. Paws operates veterinary clinics focused on consultations, surgeries, diagnostics, and preventive care. The firm currently runs three 24x7 clinics in Bengaluru, with two more under construction. Since launch, the company claims to have completed over 30,000 appointments and more than 800 surgeries. The clinics are reported to reach operating profitability within five months of launch. In parallel, Dr. Paws plans to invest in technology to improve clinical workflows, customer management, and internal training. It is also strengthening its leadership team for city-level and central operations.

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

EntrackrEntrackr · 4d 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.

Exclusive: Anant Goel’s Handpickd raises fresh funds

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Exclusive: Anant Goel’s Handpickd raises fresh funds
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Exclusive: Anant Goel’s Handpickd raises fresh funds Fresh produce startup Handpickd (formerly Sorted) is raising Rs 21.7 crore in an extended seed round led by Nitin Gupta and Genesia Ventures, with participation from BEENEXT and others. Fresh farm produce and supply chain startup Handpickd (previously Sorted) is raising Rs 21.7 crore in an extended seed round led by Nitin Gupta and Genesia Ventures with the participation of BEENEXT, Stargazer Ventures, Eximius Ventures, Sunrise Sunset Family Trust, and others. The Handpickd’s board passed a resolution to approve the issue of 10,547 Series Seed B CCPS at an issue price of Rs 20,566 to raise Rs 21.7 crore or around $2.5 million, according to recent filings accessed from March 2025 from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Nitin Gupta, Partner at GG Enterprises and Genesia Ventures, led the round with an investment of Rs 6.48 crore and Rs 6 crore, respectively, followed by existing investor BEENEXT, which is contributing Rs 2.16 crore. Sunrise Sunset Family Office will invest Rs 2 crore, while the remaining amount will be covered by Infinyte Club Angel Fund and Eximius Ventures, Stargazer Ventures and Ankit Agarwal. As per filings, the company has already received around Rs 10.16 crore, with the remaining amount expected to follow shortly. The Blume Venture-backed company will be valued at around Rs 300 crore or $35 million, according to Entrackr’s estimates. Founded by Anant Goel along with Nitin Gupta and Sahil Madan, Handpickd operates on a B2B2C model, delivering fresh fruits and vegetables through a tech-enabled supply chain. The company sources produce directly from local farmers and vendors, leveraging a network of micro-entrepreneurs for efficient last-mile delivery. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Handpickd has raised around $9 million from investors including BEENEXT, Blume Ventures, Kunal Bahl, Rohit Kumar Bansal. The company recorded over 2.3X year-on-year growth in operating revenue, rising to Rs 17.5 crore in FY24 from Rs 7.4 crore in FY23. Its losses remained flat at Rs 2.1 crore during the fiscal year ending March 2024. Handpickd competes with other farm-to-fork funded startups including Otipy ($49 million), Fraazo ($61 million), Deep Rooted ($20 million) which shut their operations. Handpickd also competes with Kareena Kapoor-backed startup Pluckk which is set to raise $10 million.

Fintech startup QuiD Cash raises $4.5 Mn in pre-Series A round

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Fintech startup QuiD Cash raises $4.5 Mn in pre-Series A round
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Supply chain fintech startup QuiD Cash has raised $4.5 million (around Rs 38.23 crore) in its pre-Series A round from a host of angel investors, including Piyush Jain and existing backer MINTCAP. Earlier in 2024, QuiD had raised Rs 5 crore in its pre-seed funding led by Mint Cap Enterprises and Stone Park Capital. The proceeds will be used for technology enhancement and business growth. The firm has also launched QuiD Capital, an NBFC designed to facilitate anchor-led invoice financing. Founded by Subhash Gupta and Vikram AG, QuiD Cash provides tech-based financial solutions through its B2B supply chain platform. It serves around 8,000 users and partners with over 20 major companies in the FMCG, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture industries. These companies handle transactions worth Rs 50 crore to RS 250 crore every month. The firm operates with a team of 40 employees and plans to expand to 50 people next year. It aims to onboard 5 lakh retailers in the next two years.

Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC

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Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC
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Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC Sneaker brand Gully Labs has raised Rs 8.7 crore in a seed funding round — comprising Rs 7.6 crore in equity and Rs 1.1 crore in venture debt. The equity round was led by Zeropearl VC along with participation from Untitled Ventures, Atrium Ventures, and other prominent angel investors including Bounce co-founder & CEO Vivekananda Hallekere, Suhasini Sampath, Nishchay AG, Renee Cosmetics founder Ashutosh Valani, Anurag Ramadasan, and Rahul Seth, while Stride Ventures led the debt investment. Prior to this, the company had secured Rs 1.1 crore in equity during its pre-seed round in 2024. The fresh capital will be deployed towards diversifying the product mix, expanding sales channels, and opening physical retail stores, Gully Labs said in a press release. Co-founded in 2023 by Arjun Singh and Animesh Mishra, Gully Labs crafts handmade sneakers, blending premium materials with culturally rich design stories — from Phulkari-embroidered trainers to Onam-inspired silhouettes. Gully Labs sells its products through its website and in select partner stores across Indian metros. The company plans to build a larger production facility, broaden its product line across diverse sneaker styles, and deepen its reach across India and global markets. It also plans to launch exclusive retail outlets as part of its omni-channel strategy.

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