Bangalore, September 29, 2025: Scapia, India’s leading travel fintech platform, today announced Annapurna Maddi, an IT Engineer from Vizag and Tanuka Agarwal, a Brand Strategist from Bangalore as the winners of its flagship Leap Year initiative - a fully supported 12-month journey across four continents.

Launched in August this year, as a passion project by the Scapia team, Leap Year saw a strong nationwide response, with thousands of applications from across India. Infact, 70% of applicants were under 30, and entries came not only from major metros but also Tier 1, 2 and 3 cities, highlighting the program’s broad appeal and national reach.

Anil Goteti, Founder & CEO, Scapia, said, “Congratulations to Annapurna and Tanuka. What began as a passion project for all of us at Scapia has been met with an overwhelming response, thousands of travellers sharing their dreams of exploring the world and discovering themselves. Annapurna and Tanuka stood out for their bold vision of growth, connection, and self-discovery through travel. Their stories reflect a new generation of Indians who see travel not as an escape but as a way to grow, connect deeply, and shape their own paths.”

Annapurna and Tanuka were selected from a shortlist of 10 remarkable finalists evaluated by a panel of judges - chef Sarah Todd, storyteller Gaurav Sharma, and solo traveller Aakanksha Monga. The finalists impressed with their passion for meaningful travel, cultural exchange, and building connections across borders.

The winners’ journeys will be uniquely their own. In collaboration with Scapia, Annapurna and Tanuka will design travel plans that reflect their interests and aspirations. Their adventure begins with three months of immersive travel across India from November 2025, before continuing to destinations across four continents - a year built to inspire personal growth and deeper global understanding.

Annapurna Maddi (26), IT Engineer, Vizag said, “This leap year isn’t just about checking places off a bucket list; it’s about peeling back layers of myself while listening to the countless stories hidden in the wisdom of locals, mountains, and moments. It's the world’s most meaningful adventure - living a thousand lives in one.”

Tanuka Agarwal (27), Brand Strategist, Siliguri, said, "I want to leap into a newer world, one where travel is not a privilege or a rebellion, but a way of life, for everyone."

With Leap Year, Scapia is redefining how India travels, encouraging journeys that are more meaningful, purpose-led, and deeply personal. For today’s explorers, travel is no longer just about destinations; it’s about discovery, growth, and connection. Through Annapurna and Tanuka, Leap Year shows what’s possible when time is treated as the rarest currency, turning travel into a path to clarity, courage, and new beginnings.

Scapia, is a travel fintech company creating rich, rewarding travel experiences by blending smart financial products with seamless travel services. Its co-branded credit card with Federal Bank offers zero joining and annual fees, zero forex markup, unlimited lounge access, and a robust rewards program redeemable for flights, hotels, visas, trains, and buses across India and 150+ countries.

Designed for Gen Z and millennials, Scapia’s platform provides flexible redemptions, real-time forex transparency, and perks like Travel Now, Pay Later and map-based hotel search. Its unique RuPay/VISA co-branded card enables seamless domestic and international payments with integrated UPI and versatile rewards - all in a single, easy-to-track statement.

About Scapia:

Scapia is a travel fintech company driven by the belief that travel enriches both individuals and the world around them. With a commitment to delivering delightful and rewarding experiences at every step, Scapia offers financial products and travel services through its co-branded credit card and integrated rewards platform. The Scapia-Federal Bank Credit Card has expanded its footprint across 7,500+ pincodes in India and is accepted by millions of merchants in over 150 countries. Scapia is backed by leading investors including Peak XV, Elevation Capital, Z47, and 3STATE Capital.