Meet Pronto: The Gurugram-based startup shaking up India’s home services with lightning-fast delivery and better pay for workers
Imagine booking a home helper for cleaning, laundry, or cooking — and having them at your doorstep within 10 minutes. Sounds like a dream? Not anymore. Pronto, India’s first real-time, shift-based home services app, just raised a whopping $11 million to turn this dream into reality — and it’s moving faster than you think.
Why Everyone’s Talking About Pronto
Founded in April 2025 by Anjali Sardana, Pronto is redefining how millions of Indian households get their chores done. Unlike traditional apps that leave workers scrambling for gigs and customers waiting hours, Pronto guarantees shifts for helpers and promises ultra-fast service.
This isn’t just a convenience app — it’s a new urban infrastructure for household help, offering workers stable income and customers instant support.
The Big Bucks Behind the Buzz
Led by heavyweight investors General Catalyst and Glade Brook Capital, and backed by Bain Capital Ventures, Pronto’s $11 million Series A funding values the startup at a cool $45 million. This capital will fuel its rapid expansion, training 10,000 more workers and building micro-hubs for super-fast deliveries.
Mumbai and Bengaluru, get ready — Pronto plans to take over your cities in the next year or so.
What Makes Pronto a Gamechanger?
- 10-minute fulfillment: Because waiting is so last decade
- Shift-based workforce: No more gig chaos; helpers get guaranteed shifts and higher pay
- Micro-hubs: Local bases in residential areas mean helpers are never far away
- Tech-powered quality: Real-time operations and training ensure top-notch service every time
What’s Next for Pronto?
With this fresh funding, Pronto is gearing up for a massive scale-up. More cities, more trained professionals, and smarter tech will soon make your home chores disappear faster than ever.
For workers, it means a fair wage and job security. For customers, it’s instant, trustworthy help — no questions asked.
The Bottom Line: Pronto Is About To Change Your Life
If you think home help means slow service and unreliable help, think again. Pronto is turning home services on its head, backed by millions in funding and a bold vision for the future.
Stay tuned — your next 10-minute helper is just a click away.
