Flatta was born out of a shared experience and a common vision. As three young graduates, we first met while serving in the Finnish military, where we built a strong bond based on trust, teamwork, and resilience. During our studies, we witnessed first-hand how housing struggles were holding people back from life-changing opportunities. Many students had to cancel their exchanges or internships simply because they couldn't find suitable accommodation or because managing two rents at once was financially impossible.
Determined to solve this issue, we joined Aalto University's startup accelerator, Ignite, where Flatta took shape. Through mentorship, research, and hands-on development, we built a platform designed to bridge the gap between departing and arriving students, ensuring that every furnished apartment finds the right tenant. Since attending Ignite, we have helped hundreds of exchange students and faculty secure flexible, hassle-free housing solutions.
We believe that exploring the world should be exciting, not stressful. That's why we've set our sights on an even bigger goal: Creating a next-generation apartment platform to make renting anywhere as easy as booking a hotel. We're taking our platform international with tools to enhance both the landlord and tenant experience in a world of changing regulation, powered by the latest technological advancements.
We are proud to be a trusted partner of numerous leading universities in Finland and we have succeeded in helping hundreds of exchange students find their accomodation safely and hassle-free.
we have an amazing team leading our organization
Emilianos Souris
Co-founder, Chief Operating Officer
emilianos@flatta.fi
Pauli Lahtinen
Co-founder, CEO
pauli@flatta.fi
Konsta Saranpää
Co-founder, Chief Partnership Officer
konsta@flatta.fi