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

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

— Filed Fri, 24 Jul, 2026, 11:16 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 funding adds to recent signals on the former Swiggy Instamart architect’s $3M Matrix Partners India-led round, including a report resurfacing Gurumurthy’s January 2024 move.

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