Dr. Paws
Modern veterinary clinic chain for comprehensive pet care.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | $930k | Seed | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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Dr. Paws Healthcare Private Limited is a chain of modern veterinary clinics aiming to redefine pet care in India. The company was founded in 2024 by Udit Gadkary and Rakesh Santhapur, who met during their time at the Boston Consulting Group. The founders, both pet lovers, identified a need for more specialized and comprehensive clinics for pets. They brought in Dr. Girish Kumar as the chief veterinarian, who had an established practice in Bengaluru.
The company operates clinics that provide a wide range of services, including routine check-ups, emergency care, diagnostics, imaging, surgeries, grooming, and physiotherapy. Their facilities are equipped with consultation rooms, emergency response stations, operation theaters, and separate grooming centers for cats and dogs. In addition to services, they retail pet care items like toys, snacks, and accessories. Dr. Paws also offers an app for booking appointments, accessing digital pet records, and receiving reminders. The business model is centered on providing high-quality, standardized care to differentiate from smaller, doctor-dependent practices. Basic consultation fees start at around Rs 500, with an average billing of approximately Rs 2,000, which includes medicines, tests, and other pet care items.
In May 2024, Dr. Paws raised ₹7.8 crore (approximately $938K) in a seed funding round led by Sauce.vc, with participation from angel investors such as Ankit Nagori (Curefoods), Rahul Sharma (Zetwork), Naresh Krishnaswamy (Cult.fit), and Abhishek Goyal (Tracxn). This capital is intended for clinic expansion and talent acquisition. The company opened its first clinic in Indiranagar, Bengaluru, and plans to operate three clinics within its first year, with a long-term goal of nationwide expansion.
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