Papa Pawsome secures $400K in seed funding led by IAN
- ByStartupStory | February 5, 2024
Pet care brand Papa Pawsome has successfully raised $400,000 in a seed funding round, with Indian Angel Network (IAN) leading the investment. Notable IAN investors, including Ajay Rajgarhia, KRS Jamwal, Jayant Mehrotra, and Rohit Rajput, also participated in this funding round. The raised capital is earmarked for bolstering operations, expanding offerings, and elevating the overall customer experience.
Papa Pawsome, founded by Nishita Agarwal, specializes in a comprehensive range of products tailored to meet the specific needs of contemporary pet-centric households. The startup boasts over 25 SKUs, covering hygiene essentials like shampoos, serums, massage oils, training sprays, and grooming services.
Nishita Agarwal expressed her vision for Papa Pawsome, stating, “Our aim is to become a one-stop solution for all pet care needs. This funding will be instrumental in scaling our operations, introducing new and innovative products, and providing an enhanced experience to our customers.”
Prior to this seed round, Papa Pawsome secured $250,000 in funding in a round led by New York-based 93 East Capital, with participation from OpenbookVC and prominent investors such as Deep Bajaj, the founder of Peebuddy, KRS Jamwal, Mandar Joshi, and Naveen Gupta.
IAN Angel Group, a seed and early-stage investment platform, maintains a sector-agnostic approach and has supported innovative startups across 19 sectors in India and seven other countries. Nishita Agarwal acknowledged the support of IAN, stating, “We are excited to have IAN on board and look forward to leveraging their extensive network and expertise as we continue on our growth trajectory.”
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