# Escapar

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/escapar-s-a-s

- Industry: Travel & Leisure
- Headquarters: Medellin, Colombia
- Website: www.viajala.com.co
- Total disclosed funding: $0.2M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 1, 2014)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Escapar S.A.S. operates as a flight comparison platform, facilitating users to find budget-friendly domestic and international flights through a user-friendly search engine that aggregates airline prices and travel agency offers.Founded by Catalina Jaramillo, Josian Chevallier, Julien Vincent, and Thomas Allier, Escapar S.A.S. is headquartered in Medellin, Colombia. The company specializes in aggregating flight prices, providing users with a robust comparison tool. The latest funding round was a GRANT from Wayra, and the company has raised a total of EUR 0.130 mn across three deals, with the most recent deal date being April 27, 2015.Viajala specializes in providing a comprehensive flight comparison platform that enables users to find affordable domestic and international flights. The core service offered by the company is a search engine that aggregates prices from various airlines and travel agencies, allowing users to compare options in one convenient location. The platform aims to address the need for cost-effective travel solutions by presenting users with the best available deals based on their selected destinations and travel dates. Viajala’s customer base includes budget-conscious travelers, families planning vacations, and individuals seeking specific travel routes across a wide range of geographical markets, including Colombia and other Latin American countries. By focusing on major travel destinations such as Bogotá, Cartagena, Santa Marta, and Medellín, Viajala caters to a diverse clientele seeking both national and international travel options.Viajala generates revenue primarily through affiliate partnerships with airlines and travel agencies, where commissions are earned based on transactions facilitated through their platform. This transactional model involves users inputting their desired travel parameters, leading to flight options presented for selection. When customers book flights through the Viajala platform, the company receives a commission from the airline or agency, thus creating a revenue stream without directly selling tickets. The platform does not operate on a subscription model but instead earns income through these commission-based transactions, leveraging partnerships with both low-cost airlines, such as Wingo and JetSmart, and traditional carriers like Avianca and Latam. This structure enhances Viajala's ability to offer competitive pricing and access to promotional deals, further attracting a diverse user base looking for affordable travel solutions.In April 2015, Viajala closed a financing round from Wayra, Socialatom Ventures, and Altabix, a subsidiary of Mexican Hotel Group City Express, with undisclosed financials. The company plans to utilize the recent funding to design new products and enhance their technology for better user experience. Future expansion is targeted towards other Latin American markets, with specific attention to countries like Peru and Chile by 2025, to broaden their customer base and improve accessibility to international travelers.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 1, 2014, $0.2M — Start-up Chile, Wayra, Socialatom Ventures, Ruta N

## Investors

- Start-up Chile (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/start-up-chile) — Seed
- Wayra (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wayra) — Seed
- Socialatom Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/socialatom-ventures) — Seed
- Ruta N — Seed