Bengaluru, 26 May, 2025 – In a notable development for India’s consumer and pet care ecosystem, Drools Pet Food Private Limited, the country’s first home-grown pet food company, has received a financial investment from Nestlé S.A (the parent company of Nestlé India), who will acquire a minority stake in the company. Drools will continue to remain strategically and operationally independent. This development comes after L Catterton — a leading global consumer-focused private equity firm—invested in Drools in June 2023 for a minority stake.
Founded in 2010, Drools has scaled to become a key player in India’s pet food sector. Its products are distributed across more than 40,000 retail outlets and exported to 22 countries. With expansion plans underway, Drools is positioning itself as a global pet food brand with Indian roots. The company has also recently joined the ranks of India’s unicorn companies—a rare and significant milestone in the pet care space.
“This is a testament to the love and trust of millions of pet parents and to our unwavering commitment to quality,” said Mr. Fahim Sultan, Founder of Drools Pet Food Pvt. Ltd. “Backed by a strong focus on science-based nutrition, Drools continues to drive innovation and build meaningful engagement with the evolving demographic of Indian pet parents, positioning itself at the forefront of the country’s pet care industry.”
Drools operates six state-of-the-art manufacturing units and an expansive 16-lakh sq. ft. warehousing footprint, supported by 3,400 employees — including 1,800 sales professionals. The company offers 650+ SKUs, including high-protein, prescription, and value-for-money diets, serving the full spectrum of pet nutrition needs. Drools is also a key player in the cat food category in India and a leading seller on e-commerce platforms, including Amazon.
L Catterton Partner and Head of India Anjana Sasidharan concluded, “Drools has achieved significant growth since we invested in the company two years ago, through the high quality in- market agility and execution, and a range of operational initiatives we have been working on with its management team to create value. We are thrilled that Nestlé, that has such a renowned position in the global pet care and consumer brands space, joins as a minority partner.”
