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PRONTO LANDS $20M FROM LACHY GROOM IN 20-MINUTE PITCH

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
THU, MAY 7, 2026

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Bengaluru-based on-demand home-help service Pronto raised $20M in a Series B extension from prominent Silicon Valley investor Lachy Groom at a $200M valuation, double its March valuation.

Groom committed to backing Pronto just 20 minutes into his first meeting with 24-year-old founder, signaling strong conviction in the startup's potential. The investment reflects Pronto's rapid growth trajectory. The platform now handles 26,000 daily bookings as India's home-help market approaches an estimated $18 billion opportunity. Prono's valuation surge from $100M to $200M in five months underscores investor appetite for consumer services in India. The startup operates in the competitive on-demand labor space, competing with established players while targeting underserved household service needs. Groom, known for backing early-stage ventures, joins existing backers in Pronto's expansion phase. The fresh capital will likely fuel growth across new markets and service categories as the platform scales operations.

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