Overview
Aescape was founded in 2017 by Eric Litman and is headquartered in New York City[6]. The company develops AI-guided robotic massage therapy and wellness systems[1], describing its offering as "Intelligent recovery" with precision bodywork that adapts to individual users across sessions[4]. As of its most recent public disclosure, Aescape had delivered over 175,000 sessions across more than 140 locations in the United States, with a 95 percent excellent rating[9]. The company piloted its systems in Equinox clubs in New York City and announced a rollout to 60 Equinox locations nationwide[10]. Aescape raised $30 million in Series A funding in November 2022 led by Valor Siren Ventures and Valor Equity Partners[7], followed by an $83 million strategic funding round in March 2025, bringing total funding to $128 million[8]. The company executed a general assignment for the benefit of creditors on April 3, 2026[12].
Aescape's privacy policy lists its mailing address as '245 W 17th St. New York, NY 10011'. [5]
Aescape was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York City. [6]
Business address: 245 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011. [11]
Business address: 581 6th Ave, New York, New York, 10011. [15]
Growth & traction
Aescape's website states that it has delivered more than 175,000 sessions across over 140 locations in the United States, with a 95 percent excellent rating. [9]
Aescape, Inc. executed a general assignment for the benefit of creditors on April 3, 2026, listing roughly $152.6 million in unsecured debt, after Aescape Recovery, Inc. acquired substantially all assets with a $16.625 million credit bid effective March 5, 2026. [12]
Partnerships
Aescape piloted its massage robots in Equinox clubs in New York City and announced a rollout to 60 Equinox locations nationwide. [10]
Funding & milestones
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VentureVenture / equityDetails$83M
Reported amount $83,000,000
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Profile narrative
Aescape announced a $30 million Series A on November 16, 2022, led by Valor Siren Ventures and Valor Equity Partners, with participation from Fifth Wall, Alley Robotics Ventures, Crosslink Capital, Alumni Ventures and NBA player Kevin Love. [7]
On March 4, 2025 Aescape announced an $83 million strategic funding round led by Valor Equity Partners, bringing total funding to $128 million. [8]
Leadership & org chart
Alumni 1 went on to found or lead
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Backers
Alumni Ventures
Venture firm billing itself as America largest venture firm for individuals, investing from pre-seed to later stage across AI, healthcare and strategic technology, headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire with seven offices in the US, UK and Japan.
Valor Equity Partners
Valor Equity Partners is a private investment firm that invests in technology and technology-enabled companies across sectors including biosciences, transportation, food, and health and wellness. The firm operates growth investments and early-stage investments through its entities including Valor Si
Fifth Wall
Fifth Wall is an investment firm that manages $3B in commitments and capital under management, having backed approximately 170 startups focused on technology for the built environment, including companies like Opendoor, Procore, and Blend.
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