AI Massage Startup Aescape Raised $83 Million and Is Taking Over Fitness

With fresh capital, we’re doubling down on these goals, catapulting growth for both our business and our partners as we expand into hospitality, professional sports, fitness, and mainstream markets.
Today wellness and recovery are core aspects of fitness, Aescape is carving out a unique space with its AI-powered robotic massage technology. The New York-based startup, founded in 2017 by serial entrepreneur Eric Litman, has built a team of veterans from companies like Amazon, Uber, and Apple to redefine how people experience recovery. This week, the company secured $83 million in fresh funding in a strategic round led by Valor Equity Partners, an early investor in Tesla and SpaceX bringing its total funding to $128 million. Aescape’s Partnership with Equinox Aescape first made headlines last year when it launched its robotic massage system in select Equinox locations in New York City. Equinox, known for its high-end approach to fitness, was quick to integrate Aescape’s techno
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Anshika Mathews
Anshika is the Senior Content Strategist for AIM Research. She holds a keen interest in technology and related policy-making and its impact on society. She can be reached at anshika.mathews@aimresearch.co
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