Recently launched quick commerce enablement startup Inamo has raised $3 Mn (INR 26.5 Cr) in a seed funding round to grow its dark store network, enhance its technology stack, and expand its team. The round was led by Shastra VC with participation from Antler India, Gemba Capital, and Scope Promoters.
Founded in 2024 by ex-Dunzo VP Sumit Anand and ex-ApnaKlub product head Rupesh Thakare, Inamo enables businesses to set up, scale, and optimize dark store operations by offering management solutions, last-mile delivery fleets, and other services.
In effect, the startup functions as both an operational partner and technology provider for quick commerce platforms—charging for outsourced services, tech tools, and delivery optimization. Currently, Inamo operates in six metro cities with over 50 dark stores and a dedicated last-mile fleet.
“Inamo is building the independent infrastructure layer that powers on-demand commerce for platforms, brands, and FMCG companies,” said Shastra VC’s managing partner Avijeeth Alagathi.
Driven by changing consumer preferences, India’s quick commerce sector has emerged as one of the fastest-growing markets. According to Inc42 analysis, the market is expected to surge from $6.1 Bn in 2024 to $40 Bn by 2030, registering a CAGR of 37%. This growth rate is nearly double that of the overall e-commerce sector, which currently stands at 19% CAGR, the report highlighted.
At present, the market is largely dominated by Blinkit, Instamart, and Zepto, which together delivered goods worth INR 64,000 Cr in FY25, as per a report by CareEdge Ratings.
Still, the sector’s rapid expansion has created room for new players to carve out niches in quick commerce. For instance, identifying a gap in premium grocery deliveries within 10 minutes at affordable prices, ex-Cleartrip CEO Ayyappan Rajagopal launched FirstClub last year.
