FlatX
FlatX is a flatmate matching platform for Bengaluru that connects tenants directly with landlords and existing flatmates, eliminating broker fees and scam risks. Users create lifestyle profiles and are matched by a smart algorithm based on budget, work schedule, and preferences like vegetarianism or pet-friendliness. The platform also offers identity-verified profiles and has helped users move in within days of connecting.
- Property Technology
- Software Only
Funding
Raised to date
$500KRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Finding a flatmate or a room in Bengaluru typically involves unreliable brokers, time-consuming social media group searches, or unverified listings that risk scams. The process is slow and stressful, especially for professionals relocating within the city for work.
Solution
FlatX is a flatmate matching platform that streamlines shared housing discovery in Bengaluru. Users create profiles detailing their lifestyle, budget, and location preferences, and a smart matching algorithm connects them with compatible flatmates and verified flats with vacant rooms. The service lets existing flatmates list their extra room and connect with serious candidates quickly, reducing the search cycle from weeks to days. By focusing on compatibility—such as similar work hours or remote-work needs—FlatX improves the quality of flatmate matches and supports a smooth move-in experience.
Target Audience
Primary users are working professionals in Bengaluru, including product managers, designers, and software developers, who seek shared housing near their workplaces and prefer to live with compatible flatmates.
Features
- Smart matching algorithm that pairs users based on lifestyle, budget, and location preferences
- Verified listings of flats with vacant rooms, reducing scam risk and eliminating broker involvement
- Profile-based discovery for both individuals seeking rooms and existing flatmates listing vacancies
- Identity-verified profiles for all users—landlords, tenants, and flatmate seekers—before contact details are shared
- Lifestyle filters including vegetarian, non-smoker, pet-friendly, work schedule, and budget preferences
- Direct owner and tenant listings, allowing users to contact the actual decision-maker without intermediary agencies
- Fast move-in support, with user-reported successes of connecting and moving in within days