Swiggy Instamart Architect's New Venture Raises $3 Mn Led by Matrix Partners India

A startup founded by Karthik Gurumurthy, a key architect of Swiggy Instamart, has secured $3 million in a round led by Matrix Partners India. The deal signals continued investor appetite for founder-led offshoots in India's quick commerce ecosystem.

— Filed Thu, 9 Jul, 2026, 13:30 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

A venture founded by Karthik Gurumurthy, an architect of Swiggy Instamart, raised $3 million in a round led by Matrix Partners India, signaling continued investor interest in India's quick commerce ecosystem and founder-led offshoots.

Why this matters

The raise extends the Swiggy Instamart talent pipeline into new ventures, with Karthik Gurumurthy's $3 Mn round led by Matrix Partners India underscoring backing for founder-led quick commerce offshoots.

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