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

Karthik Gurumurthy, who helped build Swiggy Instamart, has secured $3 Mn for his new venture in a round led by Matrix Partners India, underscoring sustained investor appetite for proven quick-commerce founder talent in the Indian market.

— Filed Wed, 15 Jul, 2026, 17:01 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Swiggy Instamart architect Karthik Gurumurthy's new venture raised $3 Mn in a round led by Matrix Partners India, signaling continued investor interest in Indian quick-commerce founder talent.

Why this matters

The funding tracks Swiggy Instamart's ongoing momentum, alongside recent moves like on-demand LPG cylinder delivery in Bengaluru via HPCL, showing both the platform and its alumni attracting activity.

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