The robotic AI-powered therapeutic massage firm has seen explosive progress via partnerships with main health and wellness manufacturers
Aescape, a life-style robotics firm pioneering AI-powered therapeutic massage for restoration, has secured $83 million in a strategic funding spherical led by Valor Equity Partners. With this newest funding, Aescape’s whole funding reaches $128 million to assist with nationwide growth and operational progress. The spherical additionally noticed continued funding from agency Alumni Ventures, in addition to NBA Champion and All-Star Kevin Love.
Aescape first launched its AI-powered automated therapeutic massage expertise in choose Equinox locations throughout New York Metropolis. Equinox then prolonged its partnership with Aescape to 60 places nationwide and is now the primary health model to combine AI-driven therapeutic massage expertise at scale.
“Aescape instantly resonated with our members, providing a personal, efficient and extremely personalised therapeutic massage expertise—on their time,” mentioned James Gu, Sr. Director of Spa at Equinox. “This partnership displays our dedication to offering probably the most superior restoration options out there and we’re excited to deliver it to extra places throughout the nation.”
Past Equinox, Aescape has secured partnerships with main hospitality and wellness leaders, together with choose places of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Marriott and Ritz-Carlton properties throughout North America. It additionally not too long ago partnered with World Spa in Brooklyn, a luxurious spa with Japanese European banyas, Finnish saunas and Moroccan hammams. The growth comes because the $19 billion therapeutic massage remedy business faces a labor scarcity, with over 29,000 unfilled therapist positions.
“Aescape has demonstrated exceptional progress in simply six months since its launch,” mentioned Jonathan Shulkin, Accomplice and Co-President at Valor Fairness Companions. “Their AI-driven strategy is unlocking new prospects in data-informed, personalised care, driving income for companions whereas delivering precision-tailored experiences. Eric and his staff are creating a completely new class of robotics-powered wellness and we’re delighted to proceed to help their growth.”
Aescape has bolstered its management staff with key hires from Apple and The Economist Group to help its fast growth. Kimberly Miller joined as Chief Advertising and marketing Officer, bringing over 20 years of expertise in scaling high-growth manufacturers. Eswar Priyadarshan, previously of Apple and Adobe, has been appointed Senior Vice President of Engineering.
Aescape has additionally launched a brand new tiered B2B mannequin, permitting small and medium-sized companies to supply AI-powered therapeutic massage experiences. The mannequin contains Aescape Important, for basic wellness companies and Aescape Lux, for high-end wellness facilities and premium hospitality companions, with unique options and premium app customization.
“Our first six months targeted on strategic partnerships and introducing totally autonomous robotic therapeutic massage to shoppers, driving excessive utilization and repeat utilization charges,” mentioned Eric Litman, Founder and CEO of Aescape. “Now, we’re doubling down on deepening relationships with current companions, onboarding new ones and increasing our library of therapeutic massage choices as member wants evolve.”
