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

A venture founded by Karthik Gurumurthy, who helped build Swiggy Instamart, has raised $3 million in a round led by Matrix Partners India, signalling fresh investor interest in quick-commerce talent and new operating models.

— Filed Fri, 24 Jul, 2026, 21:46 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

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

Why this matters

The funding follows recent signals on Karthik Gurumurthy’s post-Swiggy Instamart venture raising $3 million, including reports that Matrix Partners India led the round.

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