Quick commerce startup Bazaarnow to raise $7.8 M led by Peak XV

Bengaluru-based quick-commerce startup BazaarNow is to raise INR 72.3 crore (USD 7.8 million) in its series A round. The investment will be led by Peak XV Partners (INR 53.92 crore), with participation from existing investors Whiteboard Capital (INR 7.2 crore) and Antler (INR 7 crore). The remaining capital will come from Nirman Ventures and angel investors, including Vidit Aatrey.Launched in January 2026 by former Zepto executives Priyanshu Jain, Arjun Harish, and Tarithnay Mandal, BazaarNow aims to provide sub-10-minute delivery of groceries, daily essentials, and higher-margin categories through a network of dark stores, currently operational in Bengaluru.The proceeds from this round will be allocated to meet working capital needs.