The backpacker hostel chain The Hosteller has secured INR 48 crore in funding led by V3 Ventures.The funding includes a combination of debt and equity, with a Rs 16 crore debt owed to Blacksoil.The funds will be used to expand The Hosteller from 2,500 beds to 10,000 beds in the next 15 to 18 months.The Hosteller currently operates in 55+ locations in India and has an online community of 600,000 travelers.