Former Swiggy Instamart architect Karthik Gurumurthy raises $3M

Karthik Gurumurthy, who helped build Swiggy Instamart, has raised $3 million for his new venture in a funding round led by Matrix Partners India.

— Filed Fri, 24 Jul, 2026, 02:32 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Karthik Gurumurthy, who helped build 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 highlighting Karthik Gurumurthy's transition from helping build Swiggy Instamart to launching a new venture, with Matrix Partners India backing the company.

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