Inamo, a Mumbai-based quick commerce enablement platform, has raised $8 million in a fresh funding round to accelerate its dark store expansion and technology stack. The investment was led by Prime Venture Partners, with continued support from existing backers Shastra VC, Antler India, and Gemba Capital.
The capital infusion consists of $6 million in equity and $2 million in venture debt. This follows a previous $3 million seed round, bringing the company’s total funding to $11 million.
Scaling the “Plug-and-Play” Dark Store Model
Founded in 2024 by Sumit Anand and Rupesh Thakare, Inamo operates as an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider. The startup manages the backend complexities of rapid delivery—including inventory management, dark store operations, and last-mile logistics—allowing brands to offer 10-minute delivery without building their own supply chains from scratch.
According to the company, the new funds will be directed toward:
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Network Expansion: Increasing the number of operational dark stores.
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Brand Acquisition: Onboarding new D2C and legacy brands onto the platform.
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Category Diversification: Moving beyond basic groceries into new high-demand verticals.
Growth Trajectory and Market Outlook
The quick commerce sector in India is projected to become a $40 billion market by 2030. Inamo is positioning itself as the specialized backbone for this surge, providing the physical and digital tools necessary for brands to compete with established giants.
Currently, the company processes 1.8 million orders per month through a network of over 80 dark stores across six metro cities. With this fresh injection of capital, the startup aims to more than double its physical footprint to 200 outlets across 10 towns by the end of 2026.
By: Sandhya Bharti
