FlatX
YC S22Bengaluru, IN · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · 1 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 Shelf
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)
FlatX was founded in 2025 by Vedant Kumar and Paras Rajput.
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Vedant Kumarin𝕏Co-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 Rajputin𝕏Co-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.
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Competitors · 3
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No Broker41 shared keywordsNoBroker is an online rental platform that connects tenants directly with property owners, eliminating brokers and brokerage fees. It provides verified, owner-listed properties with photos and neighborhood details to help renters find homes in India.
Square Yards39 shared keywordsSquare Yards operates a full-stack proptech and fintech platform for buying, renting, and investing in residential and commercial real estate across major Indian cities, initially serving NRIs and now the broader homebuyer market. The company offers property discovery, home loans (Urban Money), property management (Azuro), asset management and data intelligence (PropsAMC), and interior/furnishing services.
Stanza Living34 shared keywordsStanza Living provides professionally managed shared and private residential spaces for people relocating to new cities. The company offers brokerage-free, direct rental accommodation with shared or solo living options.
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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.
- Where is FlatX headquartered?
- FlatX is headquartered in Bengaluru, IN.