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

Karthik Gurumurthy, credited with architecting Swiggy Instamart, has raised $3 million for his new venture in a funding round led by Matrix Partners India.

— Filed Thu, 23 Jul, 2026, 08:01 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

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

Why this matters

Recent signals have repeatedly tracked former Swiggy Instamart architect Karthik Gurumurthy's $3 million raise, including reports of the Matrix-led round and a resurfaced January 2024 funding report.

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