Gurugram-Based Instafix Raises Capital to Scale 30-Minute Phone Repair Service - ciol.com

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Gurugram-based smartphone repair startup Instafix has raised Rs 7.55 crore in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Titan Capital and 8i Ventures, as investors continue to back startups bringing quick-commerce style convenience to consumer services. 

The round also saw participation from Anish Srivastava, senior vice president at Blinkit, and Bharat Kalia, co-founder and chief executive of Lifelong.

Founded in 2025 by former Blinkit employees Aniket Kale and Chetan Chauhan, Instafix operates an on-demand smartphone repair platform that sends technicians to customers’ homes or offices. The startup claims repairs can be completed within around 30 minutes, targeting consumers frustrated with long turnaround times at traditional service centres. 

The fresh capital will be used to expand operations in Gurugram, strengthen its technology stack, and widen support beyond iPhones to premium Android devices. The company also plans to gradually expand into broader consumer electronics repair services. 

The funding comes amid growing investor interest in startups attempting to organise India’s fragmented repair and maintenance market. With premium smartphone adoption rising and device replacement cycles shortening, several startups are exploring doorstep servicing models built around speed, convenience, and lower costs.

Instafix said its repair services are priced significantly lower than original equipment manufacturer (OEM) service centres while offering warranties of up to 12 months. The startup currently operates in Gurugram and said it has recorded strong month-on-month growth since launch.

The company’s model mirrors broader trends emerging across India’s startup ecosystem, where entrepreneurs are adapting logistics and hyperlocal delivery playbooks popularised by food delivery and quick-commerce platforms for categories beyond groceries.

Investors are also increasingly betting on startups founded by operators from established consumer internet companies, particularly those with experience in logistics, fulfilment, and rapid scale execution.

India’s consumer electronics market continues to expand steadily, driven by demand for premium smartphones and connected devices. However, after-sales servicing remains highly fragmented, with consumers often relying on unorganised repair shops or expensive authorised service centres.

Instafix joins a growing list of startups attempting to modernise the sector through standardised pricing, certified technicians, and app-led service experiences.