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

A Bengaluru-based venture founded by Karthik Gurumurthy, a key architect of Swiggy Instamart's quick-commerce operations, has secured $3 Mn in funding led by Matrix Partners India, signaling continued investor appetite for founders with deep quick-commerce operating experience.

— Filed Tue, 14 Jul, 2026, 17:01 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

A Bengaluru venture led by Karthik Gurumurthy, an architect of Swiggy Instamart's quick-commerce arm, raised $3 Mn in a round led by Matrix Partners India, backing his new venture.

Why this matters

A former Swiggy Instamart operations architect draws early backing from Matrix Partners India, underscoring how quick-commerce leadership pedigree is now a magnet for venture capital.

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