Aescape is a New York City company founded in 2017[2] by Eric Litman[1]. The company develops AI-guided robotic massage therapy and wellness systems[1].
Funding
- Venture, $83M
with Alumni Ventures, Fifth Wall, Valor Equity Partners
Funding history
- 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]
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]
Status
- Aescape is in insolvency proceedings: executed a general assignment for the benefit of creditors on April 3, 2026[13]
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.
- FFifth Wall
- FValor Equity Partners
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