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

A new venture founded by former Swiggy Instamart architect Karthik Gurumurthy has secured $3 million in a round led by Matrix Partners India, underscoring sustained investor appetite for India's quick commerce space.

— Filed Thu, 16 Jul, 2026, 06:00 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, signaling continued investor interest in Indian quick commerce ventures.

Why this matters

The raise signals continued investor confidence in India's quick commerce space, tapping the founder's Swiggy Instamart pedigree as competition in fast-delivery retail intensifies.

Retail-company signals are accelerating, up +815,600% QoQ.

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