Hyperlocal services startup Dusminute raises Rs 11.5 crore led by Inflection Point Ventures

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Dusminute has raised Rs 11.5 crore in a bridge round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The funds will be utilized to drive Dusminute’s growth in Bangalore. The round has seen participation from multiple existing investors and industry veteran angel investors syndicated by an angel investor and banker Bandana Kankani.

Dusminute is building a brand catering to the grocery needs of affluent and elite residents in gated communities. While existing quick commerce and traditional e-commerce players have their limitations, such as product quality, delivery time issues and unit economics, Dusminute aims to fill this gap as a crucial third layer. With its hyperlocal omnichannel platform, Dusminute provides a convenient and timely solution for daily essentials and groceries specifically tailored to the needs of these communities.

Dusminute was founded by Apoorva Mishra, Ankita Asai, and Nikhil Gupta, who bring with them a strong academic background with B. Tech degrees from prestigious institutions like IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi. Apoorva Mishra, CEO, Dusminute is an expert in key operation areas like finance, business operations and strategy, honed through his experience as the founder of Gapoon and previous roles at EXL and Fractal.

Ankita Asai, the CPO, specializes in product development, processes and growth, having also founded Gapoon and worked at Schlumberger. Nikhil Gupta, the COO, focuses on efficient operations, with prior entrepreneurial experience at Gapoon and a background at Fractal. Madhukar Bhardwaj, Sr.