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goSTOPS Secures ₹35 Crore to Expand Hostel Network to 100+ Properties

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Backpacker hostel chain goSTOPS has raised ₹35 crore in a growth round to expand to 100+ properties across India, deepen its tech stack, and launch curated experiences for solo travellers.

Key Facts

Key facts: goSTOPS Secures ₹35 Crore to Expand Hostel Network to 100+ Properties
DetailValue
Deal size₹35
StageSeries B
HeadquartersDelhi, India
SectorGostops
CoverageStartup Funding

Delhi-based backpacker hostel chain goSTOPS has raised ₹35 crore in a growth round, with plans to expand its network to 100+ properties across India by end of FY27.


Round Details


  • Round size: ₹35 crore
  • Investor mix: Mix of new and existing investors (lead not disclosed)
  • Use of funds: Property expansion, technology, experiences vertical, brand marketing

  • Company Snapshot


  • Current network: 50+ properties across India
  • Target: 100+ properties by FY27
  • Core demographic: Solo travellers, digital nomads, students
  • USP: Curated experiences, social common areas, female-safe dorms

  • Where the Capital Goes


  • ~40% into new property additions in tier-2 destinations such as Coorg, Spiti, Tawang, and Gokarna
  • ~25% into a proprietary booking and PMS tech stack
  • ~20% into the "Experiences" vertical (treks, food tours, workshops)
  • ~15% into brand and performance marketing

  • Why It Matters


    Combined with The Hosteller's ₹150 crore Series B in the same week, the goSTOPS round confirms that branded budget accommodation is now a clear venture-investable category in India. Both companies are betting on long-tenor leases, standardised design, and direct distribution to defend against aggregators.

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    Reported by Rohit Menon. Spotted an error in this story? Request a correction or email corrections@startupory.com. See our editorial policy.

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