Raus, situated in Berlin, secures €8.5 million in funding. Leading this round was ROCH Ventures. An unparalleled group of industry executives, including Chief Operating Officer of Ennismore Brand Chadi Farhat and CEO of Six Senses, Neil Jacobs, provides support to the European Travel Tech venture capital business.
Significant reinforcement of the funds has come from Rockaway Ventures, Dupuis Investment, and other strategic backers, in addition to ongoing support from renowned current investors like Speedinvest, 10x Founders, and others.
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In order to scale the growth of its nature immersion brand, Raus successfully secured an asset-backed loan facility from German Varengold Bank as part of the round.
Ludger Kübel-Sorger, Founder & Managing Partner of ROCH Ventures said, “We are pleased to partner with Raus. Raus has all the ingredients of a future winner: a premium value proposition targeting the high-growth segment of Nature Immersion; the use of digital technologies for true sustainability and rapid scaling; and an outstanding founding team,”.
The extra funds will be wisely used to support Raus' European expansion, which will get underway in Austria in the upcoming months.
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The launch of Cabin Model 2.0, which has a lighter, more compact design with cutting-edge technology, opulent dark panelling, modular stairs, and an elevated shower experience with a panoramic view, occurs at the same time as this regional expansion.
Julian Trautwein, Co-founder and CEO of Raus said, “We are extremely proud of the support and unwavering belief of our investors in our business model and vision. With Raus, we address critical challenges within the travel industry while meeting the enduring demand for a more conscious, and mindful living that will accompany us for many years to come,”.
In October 2021, just two years after its founding, Raus has assisted thousands of visitors in recharging from city life in more than fifty cabins spread over nine federal states in Germany.
About Raus
A boutique retreat in the woods that is both remote enough to allow for total relaxation and close enough for an impromptu escape. Every retreat comes equipped with all the necessities for a comfortable living, and guests enjoy a totally digitalized experience with no paperwork or handovers.
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