Escape Plan, a Bengaluru-based lifestyle startup, has raised $5 million in a seed funding round led by Jungle Ventures via First Cheque@Jungle and Fireside Ventures.
The funds raised will be used to expand its retail footprint, accelerate customer acquisition, and strengthen its quick-commerce integrations.
Over the next 18-24 months, Escape Plan plans to launch over 100 offline stores across India. The company also plans to integrate with quick-commerce and travel discovery platforms to offer 1-hour delivery in key markets, addressing the growing need for last-minute travel solutions and gifting.
Founded in 2025 by Abhinav Pathak and Abhinav Zutshi, Escape Plan integrates technology, design, and retail expertise to build an all-in-one platform for modern Indian travellers.
Bengaluru-based startup offers a curated multi-brand ecosystem of travel accessories — including luggage, duffels, backpacks, slings, pouches, and modular organisers, combining style, function, and accessibility.
Escape Plan’s hybrid retail model blends physical stores with hyperlocal delivery and shoppable experiences across web and driving presence across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 cities.
Abhinav Pathak, Founder & CEO of Escape Plan, said, “India’s travel and luggage market, currently valued at approximately $3.5 billion, is expected to surpass $5 billion by 2028. Our aim is to build a platform that offers curated, functional, and design-forward products for this rapidly growing consumer base and elevate the experience of people while travelling. Travel is no longer occasional — it is an integral part of lifestyle across age groups and segments. Yet, the travel gear industry has not kept pace with this shift.”
Rishab Malik, Partner, Seed Investments at Jungle Ventures, said, “Indian consumers today are exposed to global tastes but left with few local choices that reflect that sensibility. The founders bring hard-won lessons from retail and tech, and their approach to product, distribution, and customer experience is a genuine departure from the category’s legacy players. Escape Plan is addressing a clear whitespace in the Indian consumer market by creating a new category at the intersection of travel, lifestyle, and design.”
Vinay Singh, Partner, Fireside Ventures, said, “Escape Plan is reimagining travel gear for a new generation of consumers who value design, identity, and instant access. With its sharp brand vision, omni-channel strategy, and strong founding team, we believe Escape Plan is poised to become a category-defining lifestyle brand with global relevance.”
