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FlatX
YC S22Bengaluru, IN · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · 4 known investors
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FlatX is a platform for finding flatmates and shared rental accommodation without broker involvement. It uses matching algorithms to connect prospective roommates and tenants with available flats in Bengaluru.
Also known as Shelfpay, Inc. · Shelf
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)
FlatX was founded in 2025 by Vedant Kumar and Paras Rajput.
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Vedant KumarCo-FounderVedant Kumar founded Shelf, a neobank serving shared housing groups in India with payment and card services. He is now building FlatX, an AI-powered rental platform for apartment and roommate matching.
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Paras RajputCo-FounderParas Rajput previously founded Shelf (YC S22), a fintech platform for shared living that served over 40,000 flatmate groups and offered card and UPI payment services. He currently leads FlatX, a platform focused on streamlining flat and flatmate matching in urban India.
Investors · 4
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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Goodwater CapitalreportedBurlingame · $5M – $50M
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Super Capital VCreportedParis · $55K – $550K
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YC ESP22reportedMountain View
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Frequently asked questions
- What does FlatX do?
- FlatX is a platform for finding flatmates and shared rental accommodation without broker involvement. It uses matching algorithms to connect prospective roommates and tenants with available flats in Bengaluru.
- Who founded FlatX?
- FlatX was founded by Vedant Kumar, Paras Rajput in 2025.
- Who are FlatX's investors?
- FlatX's investors include Y Combinator, Goodwater Capital, Super Capital VC, YC ESP22.
- Where is FlatX headquartered?
- FlatX is headquartered in Bengaluru, IN.