Former Swiggy Instamart architect Karthik Gurumurthy’s venture raises $3M

A venture founded by former Swiggy Instamart architect Karthik Gurumurthy has raised $3 million in a round led by Matrix Partners India, signalling fresh investor interest in quick-commerce talent and infrastructure.

— Filed Tue, 21 Jul, 2026, 08:01 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

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

Why this matters

The funding follows recent signals on former Swiggy Instamart architect Karthik Gurumurthy raising $3M for a new venture, reinforcing investor focus on experienced quick-commerce operators.

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