Ex-Swiggy Instamart Architect Karthik Gurumurthy Raises $3 Mn for New Venture, Matrix Leads

Karthik Gurumurthy, a key architect behind Swiggy Instamart, has secured $3 million in a round led by Matrix Partners India for his new venture. The startup's focus remains undisclosed, but the backing signals continued investor appetite for quick-commerce operator pedigree.

— Filed Fri, 3 Jul, 2026, 12:31 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Karthik Gurumurthy, an architect of Swiggy Instamart, has raised $3 million for his new venture in a round led by Matrix Partners India. Details on the venture's focus were not disclosed.