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Flex

San Francisco, US · Founded 2019 · 881 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

Flex provides a platform that allows renters to make flexible and predictable rental payments, helping households manage financial volatility while providing property managers operational stability. The company also offers eviction prevention support programs through Flex for Good.

Founders & leadership

Flex was founded in 2019 by YeTong Shao and Shragie Lichtenstein.

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YeTong ShaoinFounder
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Shragie LichtensteininCo-Founder and CEO

Investors · 8

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$70M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Competitors · 8

by search overlap
Zillow2881 shared keywordsZillow operates an online real estate marketplace where consumers can search homes for sale and rentals across US and Canadian cities, view mortgage rate information, and access home financing through Zillow Home Loans. It covers residential property listings, apartments and houses for rent, and mortgage services nationwide.
Apartment List2085 shared keywordsApartment List operates an online rental marketplace that uses a quiz-based AI matching system to connect renters with apartments that fit their preferences and lifestyle. It serves renters and property managers, primarily in the multifamily housing market.
Turbo Tenant1717 shared keywordsTurboTenant provides tenant screening reports and rental application services for independent landlords managing rental property investments. The platform uses identity verification and background checks to help landlords evaluate prospective tenants.
Azibo1621 shared keywordsAzibo is a property management platform that enables landlords to collect rent, screen tenants, manage leases, track maintenance, and handle accounting and tax preparation. The platform serves residential and commercial property owners of all portfolio sizes.
Avail1568 shared keywordsAvail is an online property management platform for DIY landlords that provides rental listing syndication, tenant screening with TransUnion-powered reports, lawyer-reviewed lease templates, online rent collection, maintenance tracking, and accounting tools. It offers free basic tools plus a premium "Unlimited Plus" tier and is used by over one million landlords managing their own properties.
Redfin1506 shared keywordsReal Estate & Homes for Sale, Rentals, Mortgages & Agents
Experian1173 shared keywordsExperian offers consumers tools to access their credit report and FICO Score, build credit, and manage money, including credit card matching, bill and subscription negotiation, car insurance comparison, and a digital checking account with debit card. It serves individual U.S. consumers through its app and financial products.
Avvo1025 shared keywordsSeattle-based online legal marketplace with lawyer ratings, reviews and Q&A, acquired by Internet Brands in 2018.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Flex do?
Flex provides a platform that allows renters to make flexible and predictable rental payments, helping households manage financial volatility while providing property managers operational stability. The company also offers eviction prevention support programs through Flex for Good.
Who founded Flex?
Flex was founded by YeTong Shao, Shragie Lichtenstein in 2019.
Who are Flex's investors?
Flex's investors include Camber Creek, Coatue Management, Financial Venture Studio, GMO VenturePartners, Ludlow Ventures, Matrix, Restive Ventures, Accel.
How much funding has Flex raised?
Flex has disclosed $70M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Flex headquartered?
Flex is headquartered in San Francisco, US.