Ex-Swiggy Instamart Architect Raises $3 Mn Led by Matrix Partners India

Karthik Gurumurthy, a key architect behind Swiggy Instamart, has secured $3 million in funding led by Matrix Partners India for his new venture. The startup's name and focus remain undisclosed, though the backing signals strong investor confidence in the founder's quick-commerce pedigree.

— Filed Wed, 8 Jul, 2026, 14:01 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

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

Why this matters

The raise comes as Swiggy Instamart itself tests physical retail, pushing beyond its online-only quick-commerce model, underscoring active movement of quick-commerce talent and capital.

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