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

Karthik Gurumurthy’s venture has secured $3 million in a funding round led by Matrix Partners India. Gurumurthy previously helped architect Swiggy Instamart, adding quick-commerce operating experience to the new venture’s backing.

— Filed Wed, 22 Jul, 2026, 03:16 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Karthik Gurumurthy’s venture raised $3 million in a funding round led by Matrix Partners India. Gurumurthy previously architected Swiggy Instamart.

Why this matters

Recent coverage has clustered around Karthik Gurumurthy’s $3M Matrix-led raise, including a January 2024 resurfacing of the funding event. The repeated signals indicate renewed attention on the former Swiggy Instamart architect’s venture.

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