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Student Founders Launch Pet Food Startup
26 Feb
Summary
- Anomaly Bio rebranded from Pawsible Foods in 2023.
- The company raised $2.6 million in pre-seed funding.
- Founders left university to focus on the startup full-time.
Anomaly Bio, initially founded as Pawsible Foods in 2023 by students Dhanda and Samyak Baid, has pivoted to become a B2B ingredient supplier for the pet food industry. The company's first product was a bulk protein derived from fermentation, designed to replace meat in pet food formulations. Their innovative approach was recognized by Mars Petcare, which selected them for its Next Generation Pet Food Program in late 2024, making them the sole student company among five chosen startups.
In 2025, Anomaly Bio successfully secured $2.6 million in pre-seed funding, led by the venture fund Pebblebed. This significant investment allowed the founders to dedicate themselves fully to the company, transitioning from their student status to Employment Passes in Singapore. Despite lacking PhDs, the founders believe their unconventional perspective aids in problem-solving. They credit Singapore as a strong base for early-stage research and development, appreciating its high-trust society and reliable infrastructure, while also acknowledging its limited space for 'outliers' and 'weird' individuals.
The company views itself as akin to industry giants like Cargill and BASF, focusing on providing essential ingredients for pet food manufacturers. The founders express a forward-looking sentiment, emphasizing that they are "just getting started" and aim to be innovative change-makers in the industry.
