Dr. Doodley raises $3.3 Mn in pre-Series A round

Dr. Doodley, a Pet healthcare startup, has raised $3.3 million (Rs 30 crore) in a Pre Series A funding round, a mix of equity and debt, led by V3 Ventures.

The round  also saw participation from Campus Fund, Thackersey Family Office, and angel investors, including 360 ONE Wealth founders Yatin Shah and Karan Bhagat and Dalmia Bharat Group MD Gautam Dalmia.

The funding round included ₹20 crore in equity and ₹10 crore in debt.

The startup plans to offer 30-minute vet-at-home services and charge a flat ₹10,000 for all surgeries. It will expand to other Tier I cities later this year, aims to treat 1 lakh pets in the next year, and increase its veterinary doctors to 100.

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Utsav Bisaria, Co-Founder, Dr. Doodley said, “Pet parents should not have to choose between convenience and quality. We are the pioneer and market leader of vet-at-home service in Bengaluru. With our approach of sending an experienced doctor along with an assistant and all medicines to homes of pet parents, we have treated more than 30,000 pets in the last year. I am excited to see how our 30-minute vet-at-home model will eliminate the need to visit clinics.”

Yash Jayprakash Ladda, Co-Founder, Dr. Doodley said, “One of the key challenges Dr. Doodley is addressing is the high cost of pet surgeries in India. Over the last year, we have performed more than 1,000 surgeries across our three 24/7 hospitals and developed tightly monitored surgical protocols. Building on this experience, we are introducing a flat Rs 10,000 pricing model for surgeries, covering both soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures, aiming to make critical care available at honest and transparent pricing without compromising outcomes. This creates a dependable alternative for pet parents who have had to accept lower standards at local clinics or pay hefty amounts at branded clinics, encouraging them to choose Dr. Doodley Pet Hospitals without hesitation.”

Arjun Vaidya, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at V3 Ventures said, “Veterinary care in India is getting mature and thus more organised and outcome-driven. I have been in touch with the Dr. Doodley team since inception, and I think they are building something unique. The business stands out because it is focused squarely on healthcare, not grooming or retail. This allows them to achieve the highest revenue throughput per clinic, with speed, the right price, and operational excellence. I am excited for what the future holds for our furry friends with Dr. Doodley.”

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About Dr. Doodley

Founded in 2023 by Utsav Bisaria and Yash Jayprakash Ladda, the Bengaluru-based Dr. Doodley runs a combined vet-at-home service and 24/7 multispecialty pet hospitals. Currently, it has three hospitals in Bengaluru—Jayanagar, Yelahanka, and Whitefield—and a team of around 35 veterinarians.

In the next 12 months, the startup plans to expand to seven hospitals by opening new facilities in Bellandur, Indiranagar, Rajajinagar, and North Bengaluru. It aims to treat over 1,00,000 pets and grow its veterinary team to more than 100 doctors.

The company will also launch 30-minute vet-at-home services and introduce a flat ₹10,000 pricing for all surgeries. Over the past year, Dr. Doodley has treated over 30,000 pets and performed more than 1,000 surgeries.

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