Funding · Commerce & Consumer Brands

Epik raises $1M pre-seed from Info Edge Ventures

By Startup Enthusiast · 30 March 2026

What they do

Epik lets customers try electronics at home before buying, with delivery in 60 minutes

It raised $1M in pre-seed funding led by Info Edge Ventures, with angel investors

The company has scaled nearly 20x since its Bengaluru launch in October 2025

Epik raised $1M in pre-seed funding.
The round was led by Info Edge Ventures.
Angel investors also participated in the round.
The company operates a try-and-buy quick commerce model for electronics and appliances.
Trained experts deliver demo units to a customer's home within 60 minutes.
Epik has partnered with over 60 brands including Philips, Samsung, Apple, Dyson, Dell, and Eureka Forbes.
It has been operational in Bengaluru since October 2025 and has scaled nearly 20x since launch.

The funding reflects a broader shift to experience-driven commerce in India.
Epik addresses the hesitation customers feel before buying expensive electronics online.
Its rapid growth suggests strong demand for this model in the quick commerce space.

Epik offers a try-and-buy quick commerce service for electronics and appliances.
Customers can request a demo of a product, and trained experts deliver it to their home within 60 minutes.
The company partners with over 60 global and domestic brands such as Philips, Samsung, Apple, Dyson, Dell, and Eureka Forbes.
It is currently operational only in Bengaluru.
Epik makes money through product sales after customers decide to keep the demo unit.

Epik plans to use the funds for fulfillment infrastructure, product expansion, demo operations, and entry into new cities.

Info Edge Ventures (lead) — Venture capital arm of Info Edge, an Indian internet company.

Product: Quick commerce service delivering consumer electronics and appliances within 60 minutes with try-before-buy demonstrations
Customers: Consumers seeking to experience electronics and appliances before purchase
How it makes money: Quick commerce platform with trained personnel providing in-home product demonstrations and trials
What sets it apart: Unique try-and-buy model with trained demo experts; partnerships with 60+ brands including Philips, Samsung, Apple, Dyson
Operations: Operational in Bengaluru since October 2025; scaled 20x since launch; hub-based operations for rapid fulfillment