Pronto, an instant house-help startup based in India, has successfully raised $20 million (approximately ₹189 crore) from US investor Lachy Groom, increasing its valuation to $200 million. This funding round is part of a larger effort, as it follows a previous $25 million funding round that valued the company at $100 million. Founder Anjali Sardana stated that the capital will primarily be used to scale supply, which is crucial given the recent 40% surge in monthly orders due to increased demand. Pronto is also expanding its services beyond house help, with plans to launch a home cooking service in Bengaluru after introducing a car washing service in Gurugram and Mumbai. The competitive landscape is intensifying, with rival Snabbit recently securing $56 million in funding, reflecting the growing demand for instant house-help services. According to a report by Morgan Stanley, the home services market in India is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 18-22%, reaching approximately ₹8,500-8,800 crore by FY30.