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

A new venture founded by Karthik Gurumurthy, a key architect of Swiggy Instamart, has secured $3 million in a funding round led by Matrix Partners India. The venture's name and target sector remain undisclosed.

— Filed Fri, 17 Jul, 2026, 08:46 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

A new venture founded by Karthik Gurumurthy, an architect of Swiggy Instamart, raised $3 million in a round led by Matrix Partners India. Details on the venture's name and sector were not disclosed.

Why this matters

A former Swiggy Instamart architect launching a $3 Mn-backed venture signals continued talent spinout from India's quick-commerce leaders, drawing top VC interest from Matrix Partners India.

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