Dr. Paws raises Rs 29.3 Cr in pre-Series A round

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.

The round includes ₹21.5 crore in equity and ₹8–8.5 crore in venture debt, with existing investor Sauce participating, and debt funding from Trifecta Capital and Stride Ventures. The company is valued at about ₹105 crore, according to co-founder Udit Gadkary.

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The funds will be used to expand the clinic network in Bengaluru, where the company plans to add nine new clinics by 2026. Dr. Paws also plans to enter new markets like Hyderabad and Pune. It is preparing to launch at-home veterinary services and its own line of treats, supplements, and pet food.

“Trust is the cornerstone of pet healthcare. The founders combine empathy with strong operational rigour and clinical quality focus,” said Anoop Menon, Consumer Tech Lead at Chiratae Ventures.

Sauce founder Manu Chandra said organised veterinary healthcare remains underpenetrated despite rising demand. “Udit and Rakesh are building a conscious, empathy-first veterinary business focused on quality above all,” he said.

Founded by Udit Gadkary and Rakesh Santhapur, Dr. Paws currently runs three 24×7 veterinary clinics in Bengaluru — in HSR, Indiranagar, and Sanjaynagar — and is setting up two more. This will bring the total to five clinics in the city by the end of the year. Since launch, the company has handled over 30,000 appointments and 800 surgeries.

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