Ex-Swiggy Instamart architect Karthik Gurumurthy's $3M Matrix-led round resurfaces from January 2024

Karthik Gurumurthy, credited with building Swiggy Instamart, raised $3 million for a new venture in a funding round led by Matrix Partners India back in January 2024. The investment signaled continued investor interest in founders with quick-commerce operating experience.

— Filed Tue, 21 Jul, 2026, 12:01 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Karthik Gurumurthy, credited as the architect of Swiggy Instamart, raised $3 million for his venture in a funding round led by Matrix Partners India.

Why this matters

The funding aligns with recent signals that reported former Swiggy Instamart architect Karthik Gurumurthy’s venture raising $3M and highlighted his move into a new venture.

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