Mumbai-based task management service startup RUSSSH recently announced that it was shutting down.
Russsh.com was India’s first trusted online errand running service company and since 2012 it had grown to a workforce of 150. The only errand-running and delivery service in Mumbai, RUSSSH, began as GetMyPeon, before it rebranded as RUSSSH in 2015 and received a seed funding of $250,000 from undisclosed angels.
According to the startup, the average fee to perform a task on the platform was close to Rs 300 ($5), which could go up to Rs 1,500 ($15) depending on the location, travel time, value of content to be delivered, etc.
The founder of the seven-year-old Bharat Ahirwar sent a mail sent to clients, a copy of which is posted on the company’s website
I founded this company in July 2012, the first of its kind at the time, with the simple idea of running everyday errands across Mumbai. Given that it was a self-funded business, we couldn’t offer great discounts like the other emergent players, and to achieve success in a developing service market proved daunting. Building a solid business such as ours became a heartfelt endeavor with a focus on scalability and sustainability.
Even so, we exceeded our expectations and established a database of over 50,000 loyal clients. Over the last 8 years, we set the benchmark for exceptional service and as a team, completed 5 lakh transactions. I always believed we were here to stay and to be the most innovative company in the last mile delivery segment. However, the past year hasn’t been very kind to us and it is not without regret that I’d like to inform you of the termination of our services as of June 3rd.
I earnestly thank you for being with us from the very beginning, even while we established our infrastructure. From the smallest to the largest delivery, we appreciate every task that you booked with us.
Please be assured that our Russsh client database will be cleared and that your personal information is secure.
This hasn’t been an easy decision for me, but it was truly one of the greatest chapters of my career and I will always be grateful for your support.