Escape Plan Secures $25 Million in Series A Funding

Escape Plan, a prominent travel products platform, has successfully raised $25 million in a Series A funding round. The round was spearheaded by Jungle Ventures, with participation from Fireside Ventures and the strategic investor IndiGo Ventures, which is affiliated with IndiGo.

Based in Bengaluru, the startup previously garnered $5 million in a funding round led by Jungle Ventures via its First Cheque@Jungle initiative, alongside Fireside Ventures and numerous angel investors in July of the previous year.

Expansion Plans for Escape Plan

The newly acquired funds will be utilized to enhance the brand presence, pricing strategies, and distribution channels throughout India and in selected international markets. Escape Plan aims to bolster its omni-channel approach across metropolitan areas and tier I and tier II cities. Plans include expanding its retail presence to over 200 stores, thus increasing accessibility across key travel hubs and corridors, as stated in a recent press release.

About Escape Plan

Founded in 2025 by Abhinav Pathak and Abhinav Zutshi, Escape Plan is designed to cater to the requirements of today’s Indian travellers. The company specifically curates and creates luggage, accessories, and mobility solutions for various travel scenarios. It operates through online marketplaces, direct-to-consumer channels, and a rapidly growing retail network across India.

Current Performance and Future Prospects

Escape Plan reports an annualised revenue run rate exceeding Rs 300 crore, driven by a strong demand across different cities and channels, as well as a diverse range of travel applications. Additionally, the company plans to venture into selected international markets aligned with outbound travel from India.

Technological Advancements for Travel Products

Escape Plan aspires to bolster its technological infrastructure to enhance control across its value chain. The investment will focus on developing core tech systems to improve speed, availability, and consistency across various channels, while simultaneously driving product innovation with a focus on design and sustainable materials.

The brand offers both in-house and partner-manufactured products through its own platform, competing with other direct-to-consumer brands such as Mokobara, Nasher Miles, Uppercase, and Acefour Accessories in the rapidly growing travel gear market in India.