Shelf posted a migration notice for an upgraded app and instructed users to withdraw wallet money before the deadline, noting current accounts would be closed during the transition.
SourcePublic company, workplace, funding, and market signals
Updated Jul 30, 2026
Shelf is a Bengaluru-based YC S22 fintech building a shared payments app for flatmates and young professionals, centered on pooled money, automatic bill splitting, and a shared payment card.
Primary product
Shared payments app and card for flatmates
Founded
2022
Headquarters
301/302, 3rd Floor, Saket Callipolis, Marathahalli - Sarjapur Rd, Doddakannelli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560035, India
Team size
1-10 employees
Industry
Financial Services
Sub-industry
Fintech / neobank / shared payments
Offices
Business model
Leadership
Co-Founder, CEO
Co-Founder
Frontend Lead
Founding Engineer
Investors
Public company messaging emphasizes solving real user problems, customer delight, inclusiveness, speed, flexibility, joyful teamwork, and a make-realize-iterate approach.
Compensation
No public salary bands or compensation policy were found; public hiring posts mention internships and roles but do not disclose pay.
Pricing
No hidden fees are advertised publicly; monetization details are not publicly disclosed.
Differentiators
Technology
Customers
Competitors
Estimated revenue
$4M-$5M estimated ARR
Estimated monthly visits
1.4K
Traffic estimate as of May 2024
Shelf posted a migration notice for an upgraded app and instructed users to withdraw wallet money before the deadline, noting current accounts would be closed during the transition.
SourceLinkedIn · Oct 2024
A third-party LinkedIn post highlighted Shelf’s flatmate-focused smart card and the company’s niche positioning around shared living expenses.
LinkedIn · Sep 2024
Utkarsh Yadav described Shelf’s social media reach and said the company used the audience engagement loop to better understand users and fill its waitlist.
Shelf website · Aug 2024
Shelf told users to withdraw wallet/bucket balances before 23 August 2024 because the current account would be closed during the upgrade; new app access was waitlist-based.
Medium · Aug 2024
Brand/content article about shared living, support systems, and the social benefits of good flatmates.
LinkedIn · Nov 2023
Company hiring post for mobile developers, highlighting work on user experience and direct product impact.