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

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

— Filed Tue, 21 Jul, 2026, 02:46 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

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

Why this matters

The fundraise follows Swiggy Instamart’s appointment of former HUL executive Sairam Krishnamurthy as COO, highlighting leadership movement and alumni activity around the quick-commerce brand.

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