Bengaluru-based home services startup Pronto has secured $25 million (approximately Rs 228.9 crore) in a Series B funding round, led by Epiq Capital. The round also saw participation from existing investors Glade Brook Capital, General Catalyst, and Bain Capital Ventures.
The latest investment comes just six months after the company raised $11 million in its Series A round, signaling strong investor confidence in India’s fast-growing instant home services market.
Funding to Accelerate Expansion and Workforce Growth
Pronto plans to deploy the fresh capital over the next 12 to 18 months to:
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Hire and train more service professionals
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Strengthen operational capabilities
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Expand service categories
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Deepen presence across existing markets
The company is focused on scaling its workforce and enhancing operational efficiency as demand for quick, reliable home services continues to rise in urban India.
10-Minute On-Demand Home Services Model
Founded in 2025 by Anjali Sardana, Pronto offers 10-minute on-demand home services, connecting households with trained and background-verified domestic workers.
The platform enables users to book services through instant, scheduled, or recurring options. Its offerings include:
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Sweeping and mopping
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Utensil washing
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Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
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Laundry assistance
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Routine household chores
The startup currently operates in Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and several other cities.
Rapid Growth in Daily Bookings
Pronto reports significant traction since its launch. According to the company:
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Daily bookings have grown from approximately 1,000 to over 18,000 in seven months
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The platform is expanding at more than 20% week-on-week
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Nearly 3,000 professionals are currently onboarded
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The company has a core team of around 60 employees
The startup recently moved its headquarters to Bengaluru while continuing customer support operations from Gurugram.
Competitive Landscape in Instant Home Services
Pronto operates in the highly competitive instant home services segment, where it faces competition from players such as Snabbit and Urban Company’s Insta Help.
Recent developments in the sector include:
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Snabbit raising $30 million in a Series C round last year
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Urban Company reporting that Insta Help crossed 50,000 daily bookings within a year of launch
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Snabbit recording over 8 lakh bookings in a single month
The rapid funding and scaling activity across platforms highlights strong consumer demand for fast, reliable, and app-based household assistance in metro cities.
The Growing Market for Instant Home Services in India
India’s urban households are increasingly adopting technology-driven service platforms for convenience, reliability, and time efficiency. With the rise of dual-income families and gig economy participation, demand for verified domestic help on short notice has grown significantly.
Pronto’s 10-minute delivery promise positions it within the broader “quick commerce for services” trend, where speed and reliability are key differentiators.
Conclusion
With $25 million in fresh capital, Pronto is accelerating its expansion in India’s instant home services market. By investing in workforce training, operational scale, and service depth, the startup aims to strengthen its foothold in a category witnessing intense competition and rapid consumer adoption.
As the quick home services ecosystem evolves, platforms that balance speed, quality control, and workforce reliability are likely to shape the next phase of growth in India’s home services industry.
Ruchi Kumar is the associate editor at Entrepreneur News Network and TVW News India, where she leads editorial strategy, brand storytelling, and startup ecosystem coverage. With a strong focus on innovation, business, and marketing insights, he curates impactful narratives that spotlight India’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape. She has written extensively on fintech, AI and emerging startups.