petchef.gr, the Greece-based D2C freshly prepared pet food platform, has successfully completed a new funding round, raising over €1 million (US$1.1 million) by Sporos Platform, alongside strategic investors.
petchef, within a short period of time, has provided more than 400,000 personalized healthy meals, each tailored to meet the specific nutritional needs of pets, utilizing proprietary algorithms. These customized meal plans have quickly shown to improve pets' health and well-being.
The recent capital infusion will enable petchef to accelerate its growth, diversify its product offerings, and expand its range of high-quality, environmentally sustainable food options.
petchef ‘s CEO, Tolis Paschalis stated, "We are thrilled to witness the growing awareness among pet owners, who increasingly view their pets as family members and recognize the importance of high-quality nutrition. Our goal is to extend the benefits of our nutritious, human-grade food to even more pets across Greece. We are committed to continuing our journey of innovation and leadership in pet nutrition and wellness, ensuring that every pet can enjoy a healthy and happy life."
Chief Pet Officer Liana Nikolopoulou shared the personal origins of the company’s mission, saying, "Our journey began with my own dog's digestive issues. Today, petchef has made a positive impact on thousands of pets. With the support of Sporos, we will scale our services and enhance our R&D efforts to offer even more products and services aimed at improving pet well-being. Ultimately, our goal is for pets to live longer, healthier lives, starting with the food they eat."
Dimitris Simos, Managing Partner & CEO of Sporos Platform, commented, "Our investment in petchef reflects our commitment to supporting innovative companies that make a positive impact on society and the environment. petchef is revolutionizing pet nutrition, significantly enhancing health and quality of life for pets, while embracing circular economy principles to reduce food waste and carbon footprints. We are excited to partner with petchef to help realize their vision, advance their business model, develop new products, and achieve sustainable geographic expansion. This collaboration supports an exceptional team dedicated to sustainability and innovation, paving the way for a global success story in pet wellness."
Notable figures in the Greek startup ecosystem, including Antonis Samothrakis (CEO and founder of instacar) and Harris Takas (GM - Quick Commerce - efood), are among the early investors in petchef, reflecting strong confidence in the company's vision and mission.
