Young Entrepreneur behind $100 Million Startup Recalls Humble Beginnings

Pronto Secures $25 Million in New Funding Round

Pronto, a home services startup founded by 23-year-old entrepreneur Anjali Sardana, has reached a valuation of $100 million less than a year after commencing operations. The company has secured $25 million in a new funding round led by Epiq Capital, with existing investors Glade Brook Capital Partners LLC, General Catalyst, and Bain Capital Ventures also participating.

Pronto, an instant house help platform, connects households with trained domestic workers for tasks such as sweeping, washing utensils, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, mopping, laundry, and other routine chores. The service markets itself on rapid fulfilment, offering short-notice bookings. The company is currently active in more than ten Indian cities, including Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai.

Since its launch in April 2025, Pronto has experienced significant growth. Daily demand has expanded from 170 bookings per day to over 18,000 bookings per day, with more than 3,000 dedicated and happy Pros on the platform. Anjali Sardana holds a 40 per cent stake in the business, with Glade Brook being the largest external shareholder, holding approximately 15 per cent.

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