Escape Plan, a travel gear platform, just got \$25 million in Series A funding. Jungle Ventures led the round, and Fireside Ventures and IndiGo Ventures also chipped in. This cash injection is a big deal for the D2C scene in India, showing that investors are really confident in brands that are making travel stuff people use every day.
Abhinav Pathak started Escape Plan, which is in the quickly changing travel goods market. They sell luggage, accessories, and other stuff for getting around, all designed for Indian buyers. They’ve built a modern D2C brand with a solid presence both online and in stores. Escape Plan has grown super fast on online marketplaces, its own website, and in physical stores, making it a standout story in the D2C world.
This Series A funding comes as Escape Plan is already pulling in over ₹300 crore annually. People all over are buying their stuff, whether they’re frequent flyers, business travelers, families, or students. Because of this, the company is one of the latest D2C startups to get big quickly, which means they’ve got a great product that people want and keep coming back for –important for doing well long-term in the D2C space.
The company says they’ll use the money to build their brand, open more physical stores, and make their products more affordable. Escape Plan wants to have over 200 stores to up their presence in big cities and smaller towns. This shows they plan to grow by mixing online sales with physical stores, which is becoming a popular move for D2C businesses.
Escape Plan also wants to lower prices so more people can buy good travel gear. By getting better at managing their supply chain and saving money as they grow, they plan to make things more affordable without cutting corners on design or quality. This fits with how consumers are shopping these days, where they want good value, reliable products, and brands they can trust.
Tech and new products are still key to Escape Plan’s growth. They’ll put money into their tech to make sure everything runs smoothly and consistently online, which is super important for D2C brands that sell in different places. They’ll also keep coming up with new designs and using sustainable materials, so they stay relevant in the D2C market.
Abhinav Pathak, Co-founder and CEO of Escape Plan, said that this funding is all about setting themselves up for growth as they sell in more places. He added that the money will help them make their products more affordable and improve how they run things as they grow in India and look at selling in some international markets where Indians travel a lot.
Rishab Malik, a Managing Partner at Jungle Ventures, pointed to Escape Plan’s good execution, control over its supply chain, and wide distribution as reasons for backing the company again. Jungle Ventures led their seed round too. This ongoing support from current and investors shows that Escape Plan is a reliable D2C brand that’s building a consumer platform people can trust.
As travel picks up in India, Escape Plan’s mix of D2C, physical stores, and unique products puts them in a strong position as they scale up.
