Swiggy Instamart architect Karthik Gurumurthy raises $3M in Matrix-led round

Karthik Gurumurthy’s venture has raised $3 million in a funding round led by Matrix Partners India. The report does not disclose the company name or its specific retail proposition.

— Filed Thu, 23 Jul, 2026, 20:01 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Karthik Gurumurthy, identified as the architect of 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 reporting that former Swiggy Instamart architect Karthik Gurumurthy’s new venture raised $3M, reinforcing investor activity around the undisclosed company.

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