Pet care startup Supertails scoops up $15 Mn in Series B

Full-stack pet care startup Supertails has raised Rs 125 crore (approximately $15 million) in a Series B funding round led by RPSG Capital Ventures and existing investors Fireside Ventures, Saama Capital, DSG Consumer Partners and Sauce VC.

This funding will be deployed towards enabling business growth through the acquisition of new customers and investments in technology, along with the expansion of healthcare services including Supertails Pharmacy, the firm said in a press release.

Supertails also plans to use the funds to foray into offline business strategy and build an omnichannel experience for consumers.

In November 2022, the company raised $10 million in a Series A funding round in a mix of equity and debt led by Fireside Ventures. It has scooped up $27.5 million since its inception in June 2021.

Founded by Varun Sadana, Aman Tekriwal, and Vineet Khanna, Supertails addresses the evolving needs of pet parents through their customised offerings. The Supertails app provides assortment of food, treats, accessories, and other pet essentials.

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To further support pet parents, the firm has introduced a pet pharmacy on its platform, becoming a full-stack platform offering pet supplies, online vet consultations, online behavior training, and a pet pharmacy.

Supertails' revenue from operations jumped 4.2X to Rs 33 crore during FY23 as compared to Rs 7.82 crore in FY22. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, its losses surged 2.6X to Rs 30.6 crore in FY23 against Rs 11.65 crore in FY22.

Supertails aims to double down on its growth and expansion plans to achieve an ARR of Rs 500 crore in the next two years.

As per studies, the pet population in India stands at approximately 35 million, growing at a CAGR of 15% with a potential market size of $5 billion and Supertails aims to solidify its position as a leading player in the space.

It competes with Heads Up For Tails, Goofy Tails, and JustDogs, among others. Heads Up For Tails emerged as the largest funded startup in this segment which raised $37 million in a Series A funding round led by Verlinvest and Peak XV Partners.