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Pronto raises $45M in Series B funding to scale instant help services

By Startup Enthusiast · 8 September 2026

What they do

Pronto provides instant help services, connecting gig workers with customers for tasks like household work and errands

The company raised $45 million in a Series B funding round led by Lachy Groom, founder of Physical Intelligence, in May 2026

Pronto's bookings grew from 837,000 in the three months before August 2026 to 1.5 million in August 2026 across 10 cities

Pronto, an instant help services startup, raised $45 million in a Series B funding round in May 2026.
The round was led by Lachy Groom, founder of Physical Intelligence, and valued the company at $200 million.
Pronto's bookings grew significantly, reaching 1.5 million in August 2026 across 10 cities.
This is up from 837,000 bookings in the three months before August 2026.
The company expanded from two cities and about 20 micromarkets a year ago to operations in 10 cities.

The funding comes as the instant help category in India is growing rapidly, with order volumes rising nearly 6x since October 2025.
Pronto, along with competitors like Snabbit and Urban Company, is focusing on maximizing revenue and expanding operations.
The growth is driven by a consistent supply of gig workers, particularly women, who provide services like household work and errands.

Pronto connects gig workers with customers for instant help services, such as household work and errands.
The company operates in 10 cities across India, with a focus on expanding into new micromarkets.
Pronto's services are in high demand during festive seasons, with order volumes spiking significantly.
The company relies on a large base of gig workers, primarily women, to fulfill service requests.
Pronto's business model depends on maintaining a steady supply of gig workers and managing operational costs.

Product: home services startup
Customers: Households looking for domestic and household help
How it makes money: Connects households with trained, background-verified professionals for on-demand home services
What sets it apart: Focuses on trained and background-verified professionals and quick access to domestic help