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

Karthik Gurumurthy, a former architect behind Swiggy Instamart, has secured $3 million in a funding round led by Matrix Partners India for his new venture, signaling continued investor appetite for quick-commerce talent.

— Filed Wed, 8 Jul, 2026, 02:31 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

A new venture founded by former Swiggy Instamart architect Karthik Gurumurthy has raised $3 million in a funding round led by Matrix Partners India.

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Signal underscores the pull of Swiggy Instamart alumni as the brand itself tests physical retail beyond its online-only model, showing quick-commerce expertise commands investor interest.

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