Papa Pawsome, the Indian natural pet care brand, announces the successful completion of a $400,000 seed funding round led by the Indian Angel Network (IAN).
IAN investors such as Ajay Rajgarhia, KRS Jamwal, Jayant Mehrotra, and Rohit Rajput also participated in this round.
The company will utilise this funding to scale operations and enhance the overall customer experience, it said in a press release. The infusion of capital will also expedite the development of cutting-edge products.
Nishita Agarwal, co-founder at Papa Pawsome, said, “The Indian market lacked effective and quality-driven pet hygiene products. Thus began the official journey of Papa Pawsome. Our mission is to strengthen the bond between pet parents and their adorable furry friends by providing products that are wholesome and don’t compromise on quality. This funding will help Papa Pawsome realise its vision to become the platform for pet parents seeking quality and convenient pet care solutions.”
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Padmaja Ruparel, co-founder of Indian Angel Network, said, “We believe in the team's ability to harness technology and make a significant impact in the pet care space. We are proud to be part of their journey and look forward to contributing towards their success. We are confident that this investment will help Papa Pawsome further its mission and bring about positive change in this landscape.”
Ajay Rajgarhia, lead investor said, “Papa Pawsome is a D2C brand that offers natural petcare products which meet the evolving needs of pet parents and they are building a strong community of Fur Mom and Fur Dad. Nishita and Nikita are both great entrepreneurs and are working towards making Papa Pawsome an household name.”