Backpacker hostel brand The Hosteller has raised Rs 48 crore in a Series A funding round.
V3 Ventures led the equity round with Rs 32 crore, while Blacksoil provided an additional Rs 16 crore in venture debt.
The investment will be used to strengthen the company's presence in cities like Rishikesh and Manali and expand into new destinations across India.
The Hosteller aims to have 10,000 beds by March 2026 and capitalizing on the growing popularity of backpacker hostels among GenZ and millennial travelers.