Round-up: Funding surge fuels pet sector expansion across Europe and India

Companies across Europe and India have secured new funding to support manufacturing expansion, product development, veterinary services, scale technology, and international reach. 

Omni Pet 

British plant-based dog food company Omni Pet received £11 million ($15.1M/€12.9M) in a Series A funding round led by UK investors IW Capital and Redrice Ventures. 

The new capital will be used for research and development (R&D), expansion of the company’s national retail footprint and workforce, and international expansion. 

The funding will also support the official launch of LeanPaws, a plant-based weight management supplement for dogs. According to the company, the over-the-counter (OTC) product is designed to increase metabolism, regulate blood sugar, and promote satiety through a proprietary blend of amino acids and probiotics. 

Co-founder Shiv Sivakumar says that the company has increased its revenue more than 10-fold over the past year. It reached £11 million (€12.9M/$15.1M) in annualized revenue as of January 2026 and surpassed £1 million (€1.17M/$1.37M) in monthly sales in April. 

Vetic 

Delhi-based pet health startup Vetic closed a $40 million funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP), with participation from existing investors including Lachy Groom and JSW Ventures. 

Founded in 2022, Vetic integrates over 65 clinics across 11 cities, 15 emergency facilities, vet-at-home services, e-pharmacy, and pet supplies through a connected platform. It currently has over 60,000 subscribed members. 

The investment will scale Vetic’s clinic network and veterinary team to double its current capacity. It will also support the national rollout within two quarters of vet-at-home services, pet insurance and wellness plan offerings, and fund investments in technology and AI. 

“Vetic is building a connected system where consultations, clinics, medicines, diagnostics, insurance, recovery and wellness all work together not just to improve efficiency, but to help people care better for the pets they love,” says Gaurav Ajmera, founder and CEO of Vetic. 

FirstClub

Indian quick-commerce platform FirstClub has secured $55 million (€47.3M) in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina.

The company plans to expand into new cities, introduce categories such as pet care, beauty, and home, and strengthen its technology and supply chain capabilities. 

Since its launch in 2024, FirstClub has delivered over 1.2 million orders to date across Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Its online grocery platform currently offers approximately 4,000 products.