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§ Private Profile · San Francisco, CA, USA
Operating System for Hotels and Vacation Rentals
Stayflexi has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Stayflexi.
Stayflexi was founded in 2019 by Krishna Sasank Talasila (Founder) and Preetam Mohan Shetty (Founder) and Venkatesh Sakamuri (Founder).
Stayflexi has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Stayflexi is a revolutionary platform designed to simplify hotel and vacation rental operations, while increasing revenues from unsold rooms and amenities. By harnessing the power of automation, Stayflexi eliminates the need for manual processes and provides a seamless, positive customer experience for guests.
Founded by computer science majors from Carnegie Mellon and Cornell, Stayflexi was born out of the need to solve the problems experienced by hosts and travelers. With Stayflexi, you can rest assured that your guests will be given the best possible experience and that you will be able to maximize profits on your unsold rooms.
Stayflexi platform is helping over 2000 hotels in 16 different countries and growing rapidly.
Key people at Stayflexi.
Stayflexi has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $2.0M Seed in June 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | $2M Seed | — | Steven Kamali, Swann Maizil, Baskar Puvanathasan, Jonathan Wasserstrum, Mohit Srivastava, Kunal Lunawat, Asymmetry Ventures, Blue Field Capital, Good News Ventures, Aaron Epstein | Announced |
Stayflexi is a modern, cloud-based operating system designed specifically for hotels and vacation rentals to automate property management operations and maximize revenue. The platform integrates property management, channel distribution, payments, and guest experience into a single system, enabling hospitality businesses to streamline workflows, reduce manual tasks, and increase direct bookings. It serves independent hotels, boutique groups, vacation rental hosts, and hospitality businesses seeking operational efficiency and enhanced guest satisfaction. Stayflexi’s AI-powered automation helps reduce last-minute cancellations by up to 70%, supports over 100 booking channels and 50+ currencies, and facilitates seamless payment processing with same-day settlements[2][3][6].
Founded in 2018 by computer science graduates from Carnegie Mellon and Cornell, Stayflexi emerged from the founders’ firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by hotel operators and guests. The idea was to eliminate cumbersome manual processes and improve the overall guest experience through automation. Early traction came from rapid adoption across over 2,000 hotels in 16 countries, including the US, India, and South Asia, validating the platform’s value in diverse markets. The company has evolved to become a comprehensive, AI-powered property management system that integrates sales, marketing, operations, and guest engagement under one roof[3][4][7].
Stayflexi rides the growing trend of digital transformation and automation in the hospitality industry, where operational efficiency and guest experience are critical competitive differentiators. The timing is favorable due to rising demand for flexible, contactless services accelerated by evolving traveler expectations post-pandemic. Market forces such as the proliferation of OTAs, the need for real-time inventory management, and the push for direct bookings support Stayflexi’s integrated platform approach. By enabling hotels and vacation rentals to automate complex workflows and optimize revenue, Stayflexi influences the broader ecosystem by setting new standards for operational excellence and guest-centric technology in hospitality[3][4][9].
Stayflexi is well-positioned to expand its footprint globally by continuing to innovate in AI-driven automation and flexible booking capabilities. Future trends shaping its journey include increased adoption of contactless technologies, personalized guest experiences powered by data analytics, and further integration with emerging travel platforms. As the hospitality sector increasingly embraces cloud-based, all-in-one solutions, Stayflexi’s influence is likely to grow, helping more properties transition to fully automated, revenue-optimized operations. This evolution ties back to its founding mission of simplifying hotel and vacation rental management while maximizing profitability and guest satisfaction[3][9].
Stayflexi was founded in 2019 by Krishna Sasank Talasila (Founder) and Preetam Mohan Shetty (Founder) and Venkatesh Sakamuri (Founder).
Stayflexi has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Stayflexi's investors include Steven Kamali, Swann Maizil, Baskar Puvanathasan, Jonathan Wasserstrum, Mohit Srivastava, Kunal Lunawat, Asymmetry Ventures, Blue Field Capital, Good News Ventures, Aaron Epstein.
