Pronto, an innovative Indian startup specializing in instant house-help services, is nearing the completion of a funding round led by tech investor Lachy Groom. This investment is set to elevate the company's valuation to approximately $200 million, as reported by TechCrunch.
The upcoming deal is anticipated to inject around $20 million in new capital into Pronto, marking a significant increase from its previous valuation of $100 million, achieved just months ago when the company secured $25 million in a Series B funding round led by Epiq Capital. This rapid growth reflects the company's dynamic market presence.
Based in Bengaluru, Pronto has reported impressive operational metrics, completing nearly 500,000 orders in the last month and currently managing between 24,000 to 25,000 daily orders. This marks a notable increase from approximately 18,000 daily bookings recorded in March and just 1,000 orders per day last year.
Established in 2025, Pronto connects households with on-demand domestic help for various tasks, including cleaning and chores, ensuring quick service through a well-managed network of workers. Founder Anjali Sardana mentioned that the startup has expanded its reach from one city to ten, encompassing major urban areas like Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, and has grown from five to over 150 micromarkets. However, most of its business activity is concentrated in a few key markets, with the National Capital Region contributing to about half of total bookings.
Pronto's platform currently boasts over 4,500 active professionals, with around 99% being women. Sardana noted that demand continues to outpace the onboarding of new workers, with a weekly growth rate of approximately 20% in bookings.
Prior to this funding round, Pronto had successfully raised around $40 million in total, with notable investors including Epiq Capital, Glade Brook Capital, General Catalyst, and Bain Capital Ventures. The rapid growth and substantial backing signal a promising future for Pronto in the evolving landscape of domestic services.
This latest investment not only underscores the potential of Pronto but also highlights a growing trend in the startup ecosystem, where innovative solutions are reshaping traditional service industries. As such developments continue to emerge, they pave the way for a future where technology and on-demand services increasingly enhance our daily lives.