Lachy Groom to back India startup Pronto at a $200M valuation, sources say

Pronto, a rapidly expanding Indian startup specializing in instant house-help services, is on the verge of securing a significant funding round led by prominent tech investor Lachy Groom. Reports indicate that this investment could elevate the company's valuation to approximately $200 million, a notable increase from its previous valuation of $100 million after a Series B funding round in March, where it raised $25 million from Epiq Capital. The upcoming deal is anticipated to inject around $20 million in fresh capital into Pronto, further fueling its growth trajectory. Just last month, the Bengaluru-based startup processed an impressive 500,000 orders, handling between 24,000 to 25,000 daily requests, a sharp rise from about 18,000 in March and a mere 1,000 orders daily a year ago. Founded in 2025, Pronto has revolutionized the way households access domestic help, offering on-demand services like cleaning and chores with a promise of speedy service through a managed network of workers. In a recent interview, founder Anjali Sardana shared with TechCrunch that the startup has scaled from operations in one city to ten, including major urban centers such as Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, and expanded its reach from five to over 150 micromarkets. Despite its rapid expansion, Pronto's operations remain concentrated, with the National Capital Region accounting for nearly half of all bookings. The platform boasts over 4,500 active professionals, predominantly women, but demand continues to exceed the pace of onboarding new workers, with bookings increasing by approximately 20% each week. Prior to this latest funding round, Pronto had successfully raised a total of around $40 million from various investors, including Epiq Capital, Glade Brook Capital, General Catalyst, and Bain Capital Ventures. As of now, neither Pronto nor Lachy Groom have commented on the ongoing developments.