Ex-Swiggy Instamart Architect Karthik Gurumurthy Raises $3 Mn for New Venture, Led by Matrix Partners India

Karthik Gurumurthy, a key architect behind Swiggy's Instamart quick-commerce platform, has secured $3 million in founding capital for his new venture. The round is led by Matrix Partners India, following his departure from building Instamart.

— Filed Fri, 3 Jul, 2026, 14:16 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Karthik Gurumurthy, a key architect behind Swiggy's Instamart quick-commerce platform, raised $3 million in founding capital for his new venture, led by Matrix Partners India, following his departure from building Instamart.

Why this matters

The departure of Instamart's architect to launch a Matrix-backed venture signals talent outflow from Swiggy's quick-commerce arm as senior operators pursue independent bets in the sector.

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