Stomex is a student home exchange platform that connects students and recent graduates to facilitate affordable short-term travel by allowing them to swap accommodations. This approach addresses the high costs of travel options for young people, enabling them to explore new locations while earning travel points through hosting.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Students and recent graduates face high costs associated with short-term travel, limiting their ability to explore new locations and attend events. Traditional accommodation options like hotels and rentals are often financially prohibitive for young travelers on a budget.
Solution
Stomex is a platform designed to facilitate affordable short-term travel for students and recent graduates through a home-exchange network. Users can host other members in their student homes while they are away, earning either cash or travel points. These points can then be redeemed to stay at other members' homes, creating a cost-effective travel solution. The platform incorporates verification and damage coverage to ensure a secure and comfortable experience for both hosts and guests. Stomex aims to build a community of verified students seeking affordable weekend stays and travel opportunities.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes students and recent graduates seeking affordable short-term travel options for weekend stays, sporting events, concerts, sublets, and internships.
Features
- User profiles with minimum required details for easy sign-up
- Listing creation for available student homes with details on location, amenities, and pricing
- Flexible hosting options, allowing users to earn cash or travel points
- Travel point system where each student home is worth one travel point per night
- Browse and request stays at other members' homes using earned travel points or cash
- Verification process for members to ensure a secure community
- Damage coverage included for hosts
- Location-specific community chats for planning trips and connecting with other students