Swiggy Instamart Architect Karthik Gurumurthy Raises $3 Mn, Led By Matrix Partners India

Karthik Gurumurthy, the ex-Swiggy executive credited with building Swiggy Instamart, has secured $3 Mn for his new Hyderabad/Bengaluru-based venture in a round led by Matrix Partners India, signalling fresh founder momentum in the quick-commerce space.

— Filed Wed, 8 Jul, 2026, 11:46 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Karthik Gurumurthy, ex-Swiggy executive credited as architect of Swiggy Instamart, raised $3 Mn for his new Hyderabad/Bengaluru-based venture in a round led by Matrix Partners India.

Why this matters

The raise comes as Swiggy Instamart itself tests physical retail, pushing beyond pure online quick commerce. A key architect leaving to launch a Matrix-backed venture underscores talent and capital movement in the space.

Leadership signals steady at 648 in the last 90 days.