India, Dec. 11 -- Veterinary clinic chain Dr. Paws has raised INR 29.3 Cr ($3.3 Mn), in a mix of debt and equity, in its Pre-Series A round led by Chiratae Ventures.

The round also saw participation from existing backer Sauce.vc and other angel investors. The financing portion was raised from venture debt firms Trifecta Capital and Stride Ventures.

The startup plans to utilise the capital to open nine new clinics across Bengaluru by 2026 and launch operations in new cities, including Hyderabad and Pune. A portion of the capital will also be deployed to launch at-home veterinary services and private labels for functional treats, supplements and pet foods.

In a statement, the company also said that the fresh proceeds will be used to enha...