Former Swiggy Instamart architect Karthik Gurumurthy raises $3M

Karthik Gurumurthy, described as an architect of Swiggy Instamart, has raised $3 million for his new venture in a round led by Matrix Partners India. The investment signals continued investor interest in quick-commerce talent and adjacent retail-tech opportunities.

— Filed Wed, 22 Jul, 2026, 10:16 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Karthik Gurumurthy, described as the architect of Swiggy Instamart, has raised $3 million for his venture in a funding round led by Matrix Partners India.

Why this matters

The funding follows recent signals covering Karthik Gurumurthy’s $3M venture raise and reports that the January 2024 deal had resurfaced, keeping attention on Swiggy Instamart alumni in retail technology.

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