Co-Founder of Omni
About
Shiv Sivakumar is the founder of Omni Pet. After beginning his career in finance, he transitioned from investment banking to entrepreneurship, inspired by his dog Leo and a desire to make sustainable nutrition accessible for pets.
In 2020, Shiv co-founded Omni with veterinarian Dr Guy Sandelowsky, combining his business skills with Guy’s veterinary science to create nutritionally complete, plant-based diets for dogs. The two appeared on BBC Dragons’ Den, where it secured investment from Deborah Meaden and Steven Bartlett at a valuation of around £3 million. Omni continues to grow as one of the UK’s leading sustainable pet-nutrition companies, recognised for its scientific formulations and ethical mission.
Beyond his work at Omni, Shiv advocates for responsible pet nutrition and sustainability across the wider pet-care industry.
Highlights
- Omni ranked #25 in Startups 100 (2025) - joining alumni such as Monzo, Deliveroo, and Revolut.
- Featured on BBC Dragons’ Den; coverage in Financial Times and other outlets.
- B Corp™ certified: committed to measurable social and environmental performance.
Media & Publications
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Entrepreneur UK – “Beyond the Bark: Innovating for a Sustainable Future”
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Vegconomist – “Omni Achieves Highest Ever Pet Food Valuation on Dragons’ Den”
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Petfood Industry – “Novel Proteins for the Allergy-Prone Pet”
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The Times - “Because we’re a brand founded by a vet, people trust us
Education
Master of Science, Finance and Private Equity - The London School of Economics and Political Science (2015 – 2016).
Bachelor’s Degree, Economics - SOAS University of London (2011 – 2014).
