Swiggy Instamart Architect Karthik Gurumurthy's New Venture Raised $3 Mn Led by Matrix Partners India, Resurfacing a January 2024 Move

Karthik Gurumurthy, credited as the architect behind Swiggy Instamart's build-out, secured $3 Mn in fresh funding for his new venture back in January 2024, with Matrix Partners India leading the round—signaling continued investor appetite for quick-commerce talent spin-offs.

— Filed Mon, 20 Jul, 2026, 13:46 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Karthik Gurumurthy, known as the architect of Swiggy Instamart, raised $3 Mn in funding for his new venture, led by Matrix Partners India.

Why this matters

Multiple reports confirm the same $3 Mn Matrix Partners India-led round for Gurumurthy's venture, underscoring investor confidence in ex-Instamart talent.

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