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Trellis

YC X26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 5 employees · 17 known investors

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Trellis automates operational coordination for short-term rental property managers, including cleaning schedules, maintenance dispatch, guest communication, and vendor management. The platform enables operators to scale their portfolios while maintaining service quality and guest experience.

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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)

Trellis was founded in 2026 by Lodovico Benvenuti and Jan Sahagun.

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Lodovico BenvenutiFounderLodovico Benvenuti is building Trellis, an AI-native operating system for hospitality businesses that automates workflow and interface generation based on operator practices.
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Jan SahagunCo-FounderJan Sahagun previously worked in short-term rental technology, where he generated $2 million in sales and developed an STR media platform. He now leads Trellis, which builds software for property managers.
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Alon ShwartzFounder
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Daniel DemetriFounder
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Nicole ClarkFounder

Investors · 17

InvestorXlisted by InvestorX

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B HeroesreportedMilano · $540K

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Nano VenturesreportedWilliamston

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SENTINEL GLOBALreportedSan Francisco

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VentoreportedTorino · $165K – $1.1M

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What does Trellis do?
Trellis automates operational coordination for short-term rental property managers, including cleaning schedules, maintenance dispatch, guest communication, and vendor management. The platform enables operators to scale their portfolios while maintaining service quality and guest experience.
Who founded Trellis?
Trellis was founded by Lodovico Benvenuti, Jan Sahagun in 2026.
Who are Trellis's investors?
Trellis's investors include Y Combinator, 12X VC, InvestorX, Transpose Platform Management, American Express Ventures (Amex), B Heroes, Craft Ventures, General Catalyst and 9 more.
Where is Trellis headquartered?
Trellis is headquartered in San Francisco, US.