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Accel backs 10-minute food delivey startup Swish

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10-minute food-delivery startup Swish has raised $2 million in its maiden funding round led by venture capital firm Accel. Angel investors Abhiraj Bhal and Varun Khaitan, former Swiggy Instamart head Karthik Gurumurthy, and others have also participated in the round. The proceeds will be used to expand operations and ramp up its delivery model across most areas of Bengaluru, with plans to extend into other tier-I cities. Founded in 2024 by Shah, Ujjwal Sukheja, and Saran S, Swish oversees the entire process—from food preparation to delivery—operating within a compact 1.5–2 km radius. The company operates several cloud kitchens in Bengaluru's HSR Layout and Bellandur areas. By the end of November, it plans to expand services to four Bengaluru regions, including new additions Koramangala and Sarjapur. The startup claims to have about 70 to 80 unique stock-keeping units (SKUs) on the app, covering a variety of categories including indulgences, snacks, beverages, and meals. Swiggy recently introduced its 10-minute food delivery service, Bolt. Meanwhile, Zomato launched a similar service called Instant in 2022 but later rebranded it to Everyday, citing a lack of product-market fit.