Pet care startup BhaoBhao has raised $200K from angel investors, marking its first funding round as it looks to expand operations beyond Mumbai. The homegrown brand, launched in 2025 by Aditi Sanganeria and Anshika Maheshwari, focuses on at-home grooming services for both dogs and cats.
With certified professionals, sanitised tools, and a stress-free environment, BhaoBhao aims to provide a safe and convenient grooming option for pet parents. By bringing grooming services to homes, the brand ensures that pets remain calm and owners don’t have to worry about cleanliness or long travel.
Rising Demand in Mumbai
Since its launch, the startup has already served more than 3,000 clients in Mumbai and boasts a 95% repeat customer rate. Its services, priced between Rs 1,500 and Rs 2,000 per visit, are seeing steady adoption. One of its standout features is a dedicated grooming team for cats, addressing a segment often overlooked in India’s pet care industry.
To build on this momentum, BhaoBhao is preparing for a larger capital raise of $4–5 million later this year. The new funds will help the startup expand into additional Indian cities and strengthen its operational scale.
What is Pet Care Startups
Pet care startups are new-age companies offering services like grooming, training, boarding, and healthcare for pets. They cater to India’s fast-growing population of pet owners who seek professional, trustworthy, and convenient services. With the pet care industry valued at $3.5 billion and growing rapidly, such startups are playing a major role in shaping a modern ecosystem for pets in urban India.
Startups like BhaoBhao are also creating jobs for certified pet professionals and standardising services in an industry that has long been fragmented and informal.
Dogs Issue in Urban Society
India’s pet care market is expected to witness double-digit growth in the coming years, driven by urbanisation, higher disposable incomes, and increasing awareness of pet health. Alongside industry growth, the legal and social side of pet care is also evolving. Recently, the Supreme Court of India delivered a verdict on stray dogs, balancing animal welfare with public safety. The ruling emphasised responsible feeding and care of strays, which directly aligns with the rising demand for structured pet care services across the country.
As the industry becomes more regulated and professional, startups like BhaoBhao are well-positioned to bridge the gap between pet owners, service providers, and policy frameworks. The company’s expansion plans reflect a broader shift towards formalising pet services in India’s booming market.
