Inamo Raises $3 Mn To Expand Its Dark Store Network

Quick Commerce Enablement Platform Inamo Bags $3 Mn In Seed Round

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The round was led by Shastra VC and saw participation from Antler India, Gemba Capital and Scope Promoters

Inamo helps businesses set up, scale and optimise dark store operations by offering dark store management solutions, fleets for last mile deliveries, among other services

The funding comes at a time when the Indian quick commerce industry is seeing one of the most rapid growth in recent times

Recently launched quick commerce enablement startup Inamo has bagged $3 Mn (INR 26.5 Cr) in its seed funding round to expand its dark store network, strengthen tech stack and expand team. The round was led by Shastra VC and saw participation from Antler India, Gemba Capital and Scope Promoters.

Founded by ex-Dunzo VP Sumit Anand and ex-ApnaKlub product head Rupesh Thakare in 2024, Inamo helps businesses set up, scale and optimise dark store operations by offering dark store management solutions, fleets for last mile deliveries, among other services.

In essence, the startup acts as an operational partner and technology provider for quick commerce platforms—charging for outsourced services, tech solutions, and delivery optimisations. The startup claims to be currently operational 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,” Shastra VC’s managing partner Avijeeth Alagathi said.

With rapidly shifting consumer preferences, the Indian quick commerce industry has seen one of the most rapid growth in recent times. As per Inc42 analysis, the market is poised to expand from $6.1 Bn in 2024 to $40 Bn by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 37%. The sector is expanding at nearly twice the rate of the overall ecommerce industry, which stands at a 19% CAGR, the report adds.

As of now, this rapidly expanded market is dominated by three players — Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto. As per a report by Careedge Ratings, the three platforms cumulatively delivered good worth INR 64,000 Cr in FY25.

However, the rapid expansion of the segment has also allowed new entrants to find their niches in the quick commerce market. For instance, the identification of a gap in premium groceries deliveries in 10-minutes at affordable rates prompted ex-Cleartrip CEO Ayyappan Rajagopal to set up FirstClub last year.