2020
Bengaluru (India)
Seed
Pawfectly Made is a direct-to-consumer (D2C) pet food startup disrupting India's $642 million pet food market with fresh, customized meals for dogs and cats. The company leverages human-grade ingredients and vet-certified recipes to deliver nutritionally balanced meals tailored to individual pets' needs—addressing gaps in processed pet food. With a focus on hygiene, customization, and doorstep delivery, Pawfectly Made serves over 300 pets monthly and targets urban pet owners prioritizing premium nutrition.
Customized Fresh Meals: 11 signature recipes (chicken, lamb, fish) with farm-fresh produce, pre-portioned based on pet profiles (breed, weight, allergies).
Weekly Subscription Delivery: Hygienic kitchens prepare and deliver meals in 7-packet weekly packs, ensuring freshness.
Vet-Certified Nutrition: AAFCO-compliant meals developed with pet nutritionists; 100% money-back guarantee for unsatisfied pets.
Safety Protocols: Strict hygiene (masks, sanitization, temperature checks) during production and delivery.
Revenue Model: Direct sales via subscriptions (average basket: ₹3,500–₹4,000); primary income from B2C meal plans.
Customer Segmentation: Exclusively B2C—urban pet owners in Bengaluru (initial focus), with plans for pan-India expansion.
Growth Metrics: 25% month-on-month growth (2021); 9x revenue surge post-digital marketing partnership with Digicated.
Licious: Strategic investor ($1M) providing supply-chain expertise while allowing operational independence.
Digicated: Digital marketing partner driving 9x revenue growth and 2x ARPU via cross-platform campaigns.
Veterinary Networks: Collaborations for recipe certification and nutritional compliance.
Geographic Expansion: Scaling to Mumbai/Delhi post-Bengaluru validation.
Product Innovation: Ambient (shelf-stable) product line for broader distribution.
Tech Enhancement: App-based customization and retention tools (e.g., chatbots, notifications).
Supply Chain Scalability: Maintaining freshness during national expansion.
$1 Million
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$1 Million, Seed
as of April 27, 2022
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Licious
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Drools
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Date | Round Name | Amount | Valuation | Revenue | Revenue Multiple | Investors |
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April 27, 2022 | Seed | $1 Million | - | $153 K | - | Licious |