D2C Petcare Brand Wiggles.in Raises $5.5 Mn Pre-Series A Round Led By Anthill Ventures This funding will help Wiggles.in consolidating its position as a one-stop destination for pet parents as they holistically reimagine the entire pet care ecosystem
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Wiggles.in – a D2C petcare brand on Thursday announced to have raised $5.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Anthill Ventures with participation from Panthera Peak Ventures and several new and existing investors such as Varun Alagh of Mamaearth; Nikhil Bhandarkar of Ubiquity Capital; Nachikhet Deshpande of L&T Infotech; Siddharth Sikchi of Clean Science and Technology Ltd, Nitin Chandel, Rahul Rathi, of Sudarshan Chemicals Ltd., Abhay Amrite of IIFL Wealth, T Krishnakumar, Amit Waikar, Doehler F&B, Kunal Sikchi of Matrix Life Science amongst several other HNIs.
"Wiggles has been at the helm of India's pet care industry. Over the last 3 years, our bond with pets and pet parents has only strengthened and this has given us a deeper insight and understanding into the needs of pets and their parents. Leveraging these learnings and insights, we have been able to introduce products that filled grey spaces and created new categories. Products like our Instant Pet Sanitizer, CannaPaw, Dentapet, Stripzy, Wet Food, Cocotail, Hemp Seed Oil are loved by pet parents across India. It is our excellence in service that has helped us identify age-old gaps in our existing system making way for such need-of-the-hour products. Our preventive care approach and focus on healthcare has successfully positioned the brand as a trusted partner of choice for pet parents especially loved by Gen Z and millennials. With the new infusion of funds, we will continue to invest in research and dial-up our offerings that will further add value to the pet care ecosystem. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that pets live longer and healthier lives and we can be their #PartnersInPethood right from puppyhood to seniority. We are excited to welcome Anthill Ventures, Panthera Peak Ventures and other new investors in this journey," shared Anushka Iyer, founder and chief executive officer, Wiggles.
While Wiggles.in continues to strengthen its existing portfolio of offerings, the fresh infusion of funds will enable the brand to significantly increase its investment in R&D thus accelerating the development and launch of new category-creating products. A part of the funds will also help Wiggles.in deepen its geographical footprint and presence in India. Wiggles.in aims to launch its services in at least 2 new markets by FY-22.
"Having tracked this space for some time, Wiggles really stood out for us. The founders have built the brand focused on trust, compassion, customer feedback and much needed innovation. Rajh and Anushka have elevated the game for our pet companions by treating their ailments and nutritional needs as we would for our own human family. This unique approach will ensure the exponential growth of Wiggles. Their service offerings form a powerful feedback loop that further informs their DTC products. This, combined with Wiggles deep research in medicine ensures a steady rollout of exciting and essential products for our pets. We are thrilled to be a part of Wiggles growth journey at an early stage and support them through our Athena Speed Scaling program," added Kabir Kochhar, partner, Anthill Ventures.
Trusted by over 30,000 pet parents across India, Wiggles.in continues to build a strong portfolio of products and services that help improve and enrich a pet's quality of life while making pet care more accessible and hassle-free. Building on its vision of being a trustworthy partner in pethood, Wiggles.in continues to make contributions that add significant value to the overall Indian pet care industry. Founded in 2018, Wiggles.in has grown its current portfolio to over 42 SKUs across food, treats, supplements, medicines, as well as a host of pet care services such as dog boarding, the vet on call, grooming, training, online vet consultations, behavioral & diet consultations. Wiggles.in is also responsible for the launch of category-creating products such as Wiggles Instant Pet Sanitizer, CannaPawTM, StripzyTM, etc.
