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Escape Plan Secures $25 Million to Launch 200+ Stores Across India

  • Travel startup Escape Plan raised $25 million in Series A funding led by Jungle Ventures, with participation from Fireside Ventures and IndiGo Ventures.
  • The company plans to open over 200 physical stores across metros, Tier I, and Tier II cities to expand its retail presence.
  • The fresh capital will also be used to strengthen its technology infrastructure and access new geographies.
  • Co-Founder & CEO Abhinav Pathak aims for a larger national market share in the $3-4 billion addressable market.
  • Jungle Ventures re-invested due to the strong team, led by repeat founder Abhinav Pathak, and Escape Plan's capital-efficient omnichannel strategy.

Why It Matters: Escape Plan secured $25 million to aggressively expand its physical retail footprint and technology across India.

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