Quick home services startup Pync shuts down; founders join rival Snabbit

Quick home services startup Pync has shut down operations amid intensifying competition in the instant house-help segment, marking an early sign of consolidation in the category.

The startup's three co-founders, including Harsh Prateek, Mayank Sahu and Dev Priyam, have joined rival Snabbit in senior roles across operations and business functions.

Snabbit also plans to onboard more than 20 former Pync employees as it looks to strengthen its operational footprint, particularly in Bengaluru. The development was first reported by The Economic Times.

“I’m excited to welcome Harsh, Mayank, and Dev to Snabbit as we join forces to build the category of the decade. Their experience in running a lean, tight ship and their deep obsession with this category will add immense strength to our journey,” Snabbit founder Aayush Agarwal said.

Founded in 2023, Pync began as a car-cleaning subscription service before pivoting to quick house-help services. The startup raised about $2 million in seed funding last year and operated only in Bengaluru.

At its peak, it served over 25,000 households, scaled to nearly 5,000 daily orders, and worked with more than 1,000 service professionals. Pync was onboarding around 200 new service partners each week while operating independently.

Pync’s shutdown comes at a time when competition in the 10-minute house-help segment has intensified sharply. The market is currently led by listed consumer services company Urban Company, followed by Snabbit and Info Edge-backed Pronto.

Snabbit, founded in 2024 by former Zepto chief of staff Aayush Agarwal, offers trained and verified domestic help, including cleaners, cooks and dishwashers, within 10-15 minutes.

The startup has raised about $60 million to date, including a $30 including Series C funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments in October. It has completed three funding rounds in 2025 and plans to expand into adjacent services such as cooking.

Confirming the development on January 15, Agarwal said the category would be won through execution. “High-frequency home services is the largest consumer internet disruption of this decade. It is a complex business that will be won through operational excellence and relentless, day-to-day execution,” the statement said.

Pync cofounder Harsh Prateek said the decision was driven by shared operating philosophies.

“Our capability of running lean multi-category operations together with Snabbit’s scale and execution excellence will make an exceptionally strong team,” he said.