•Anjali Sardana, 23, founded Pronto, a home services startup, now valued at $100 million less than a year after launch.
•Pronto 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.
•Sardana recalled sleeping on the floor in Sector 56, Gurgaon, during early days to ensure reliable service for 170 daily bookings.
•The platform has grown significantly, now handling over 18,000 bookings daily with more than 3,000 Pros across ten Indian cities, including Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
•Sardana, a Georgetown University graduate, launched Pronto in April 2025 and retains a 40% stake; Glade Brook is the largest external shareholder with 15%.
