Matrix-backed Scapia raises Series-A financing co-led by Elevation Capital and 3STATE Ventures
Bangalore, 21st November, 2023: Scapia, the fintech company on a mission to make travel accessible through its suite of financial products, raised $23 million in its Series-A funding round, led by Elevation Capital and 3STATE Ventures. The round also saw participation from its existing investors, Matrix Partners India and Tanglin Venture Partners. With the new capital, Scapia will continue to grow its customer base, add more banking partners and further strengthen its product suite, ensuring more travellers enjoy seamless, rewarding experiences.
Scapia’s co-branded card, built in partnership with Federal Bank, comes with zero joining and annual fees, offering a zero-forex markup and unlimited domestic lounge access to its users on minimum monthly expenditure. It provides a generous 10% reward on every transaction, minting these into Scapia coins. The company has also built a travel platform within the app to enable customers to instantly redeem their coins for flight and hotel bookings. Scapia offers a wide selection across all global airlines and 5 lakh+ stays and hotels worldwide with the best prices, easy cancellations, flexible rescheduling and affordable payment options like Travel Now, Pay Later, and 24/7 customer service.
Within five months of launch, Scapia has distributed its card across 7500 pin codes. Remarkably, 40% of Scapia’s users are from beyond the top 30 cities, underscoring Scapia's rapid ascent in the country's diverse financial landscape. Scapia’s user community, fondly referred to as ‘Scapia Tribe’, has used the app and card to travel across 50 countries in 5 continents.
Anil Goteti, Founder, Scapia, and a travel enthusiast, said, "We're thrilled by the customer affection and rapid growth Scapia has experienced since launch. This funding will fuel our efforts to grow our customer base, add more banking partners and strengthen our product suite. We are grateful to our new and existing investors who believe in our vision and are helping us deliver a compelling proposition to our customers.”
Vikram Vaidyanathan, Managing Director, Matrix Partners India, said, "We continue to be big believers in transaction credit + commerce plays across large verticals such as travel, commerce and more. Scapia has been able to stitch together unique user journeys across fintech and travel. The company is off to a fast start and has seen strong customer love since the launch of its co-branded credit card. We are delighted to double down on our investment here and welcome Elevation Capital to the partnership. Wishing Anil and the Scapia team Godspeed ahead!”
Mridul Arora, Partner, Elevation Capital, said, "Global travel has undeniably evolved into a ubiquitous phenomenon, witnessing a substantial increase among Indians in recent times. The customer interest we see in Scapia's co-branded credit cards is a testament to the transformative power of fintech in making travel more accessible and delightful for Indians. We are excited to partner with Anil and his team as they develop strong fintech solutions that address the growing demands of today's travellers by integrating user-centricity, experience, and financial empowerment."
Binny Bansal, 3STATE Ventures, said, "The rise of fintech in India has been nothing short of revolutionary, democratising access to financial services and empowering millions. Among such innovations, Scapia stands out with its differentiated solutions tailored for travel, addressing a vital need for aspiring Indians. We are excited by Scapia's progress in a short time and happy to continue our commitment to the company.”
Customers can get the card at www.scapia.cards after checking their eligibility.
About Scapia:
Scapia is a fintech company built on the belief that the world and humanity get richer when people travel. The brand offers financial products and travel services through its co-branded credit card. Connecting travellers with millions of merchants across the globe, the card is accepted in India and over 150 countries.
About Matrix Partners India:
Founded in 2006, Matrix Partners India invests in companies targeting the Indian consumer and enterprise market and has invested in several category-leading companies such as Razorpay(Payments), Five Star Business Finance (SME Lending), OneCard (Mobile-first credit card), Ola(Mobility), Ola Electric (Electric Vehicles), Dailyhunt (Local language platform), OfBusiness (B2B commerce, fintech), Oxyzo (Tech-enabled smart financing), Captain Fresh (B2B seafood marketplace), Country Delight (D2C dairy & fresh foods brand), GoKwik (E-commerce enablement platform), Jupiter(Neobank), MoEngage (Customer engagement platform), Mswipe (Mobile POS), Stanza Living (Tech-enabled student housing platform) and Zupee (Skill-based gaming) among others. Matrix Partners India has advisory offices in Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai. Further information is available at www.matrixpartners.in. To know more about our investment philosophy & ideologies, check out the #MatrixMoments podcast series.
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