Flataway.ai is a technology company.
Flataway.ai has raised $800K across 1 funding round.
Flataway.ai has raised $800K in total across 1 funding round.
Flataway.ai has raised $800K in total across 1 funding round.
Flataway.ai's investors include Angel Invest, Antler, Hoxton Ventures, World Fund.
Flataway.ai is a Bulgaria-based traveltech startup that builds Staycy, an AI-powered website builder and booking engine tailored for professional vacation rental property managers.[1][3][5] It enables users to create fully branded, conversion-optimized direct-booking websites in minutes via conversational AI, with native integrations to property management systems (PMS) like those used in short-term rentals (STR).[1][2][6] The platform solves the problem of over-reliance on online travel agencies (OTAs) by facilitating direct bookings without commissions, offering no upfront fees, SEO optimization, and automated workflows—no coding required.[3][4][5][7] Following an $800K pre-seed round led by Eleven Ventures and Angel Invest, early access drew 187 global property managers, with pricing starting at €96/month (promotional until November 2025).[1]
Flataway.ai was founded by property managers who previously sold one of Europe’s largest vacation rental management businesses, bringing over 20 years of combined traveltech and operations experience.[1][5] The idea emerged from their deep understanding of STR challenges, particularly the need for an OTA alternative in the AI era, allowing managers to launch PMS-integrated direct-booking sites quickly.[1][5] A pivotal moment came with the $800K pre-seed funding in 2025, enabling the Staycy launch and attracting strong early traction from 187 property managers worldwide during its rollout.[1]
Flataway.ai rides the AI democratization wave in traveltech, where conversational AI lowers barriers for non-technical users in the $100B+ short-term rental market increasingly shifting to direct bookings amid OTA fee pressures.[1][2] Timing aligns with post-pandemic STR growth and AI tools like ChatGPT enabling rapid customization, as general builders fall short on niche PMS integrations.[1][6] Market forces favoring it include rising demand for commission-free channels (e.g., 187 early adopters) and expansions like OpenAI's app ecosystem, positioning Flataway to fragment OTA dominance while influencing how AI augments hospitality workflows globally.[1][3]
Flataway.ai is poised for rapid scaling post-Staycy launch, with conference showcases in Dubai, Rome, and Manchester driving adoption among pro managers seeking OTA independence.[1] Upcoming OpenAI integrations could unlock AI-driven bookings, while global referral features expand its network effects. Trends like agentic AI in travel and direct-commerce mandates will propel it, potentially evolving from builder to full OTA rival—watch for seed funding and PMS partnerships to cement its wedge in a fragmented market.[1][3] This operator-led innovator exemplifies how insider expertise plus AI delivers immediate ecosystem value.
Flataway.ai has raised $800K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $800K Seed in October 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | $800K Seed | Angel Invest, Antler, Hoxton Ventures, World Fund |