StayZ: India's First Relocation App — How We Went from 0 to 3,000 Users with Zero Marketing
StayZ grew from 0 to 3,000 users with ₹0 in paid marketing. Here's the exact growth story, the zero-to-traction playbook, and why India's biggest relocation problem is finally being solved.
StayZ is India's first relocation app — and it went from zero to 3,000 users, 150+ verified PG partners, and ₹1 lakh in revenue in 4 months, with no paid marketing, no external funding, and a 7-person team. This is the story of how India's biggest unaddressed relocation problem is finally being solved.
The Problem: 25 Million Movers, Zero Real Support
Every year, 25 million young Indians move to a new city — for college, for a first job, for a new chapter. The relocation market is worth ₹1.2 lakh crore. And yet, when these 25 million people arrive in a new city, they face the exact same nightmare: fake listings, unresponsive landlords, broker scams, social isolation, and zero institutional support.
NoBroker removes the broker but doesn't solve the move. Stanza Living provides a bed but not a life. MagicBricks lists properties but doesn't verify them. Nobody — until StayZ — built infrastructure for the entire relocation lifecycle.
The Solution: India's First Relocation Operating System
StayZ is built on four pillars that no competitor offers together:
- Zero fake listings: Every property physically verified by the StayZ team before listing. 3,000+ properties visited across Delhi NCR in 4 months.
- TrustScore: India's first behavioural rental reputation system — built on India Stack (DigiLocker, Account Aggregator, UPI). A CIBIL score for renters.
- Dedicated Manager: Every mover gets a personal relocation manager from Day 1 to Day 30 — handling everything from move-in to settling in.
- Community: StayZ Hangout events, city guides, and peer connections turn a scary move into an exciting one.
The Traction: 4 Months, Zero Budget
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Users onboarded | 3,000+ |
| Verified PG partners | 150+ |
| Properties visited | 3,000+ |
| Pilot revenue | ₹1 Lakh |
| Partner compliance rate | 92% |
| Avg. session time | 11 min (5× industry avg) |
| Paid marketing spend | ₹0 |
| External funding raised | ₹0 |
The Team Behind StayZ
StayZ was founded by people who personally experienced India's relocation nightmare and decided to fix it from the inside:
- Ayush Singh (Founder) — personally visited 3,000+ properties across Delhi NCR to build the supply network
- Amit Kumar (Founder & CTO) — built the entire platform solo in 4 months, including India's first renter TrustScore algorithm
- Mohammad Zaid Khan (CEO & Co-Founder) — grew StayZ to 3,000 users with ₹0 paid marketing; IIM Bangalore
- Raja Chauhan (COO), Sanskar (CMO), Nishant (CPO), Akash (BDA) — the operational, marketing, and product backbone
What's Next: Pre-Seed, 3 Cities, 15,000 Users
StayZ is currently raising its pre-seed round to fund expansion from Greater Noida to Bangalore and Pune. The 6-month targets: 15,000 active users, 500+ verified PG partners across 3 cities, and the launch of the native mobile app.
If you're an investor, corporate partner, or university looking to build a relocation partnership with StayZ, reach out at hq@stayz.tech.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is StayZ and how does it work?
StayZ is India's first relocation app. Unlike PG listing sites, StayZ physically verifies every property, assigns you a Dedicated Manager, builds your rental TrustScore, and supports you through your entire first year in a new city. It's free for movers — visit www.stayz.tech to get started.
Who founded StayZ?
StayZ was co-founded by Ayush Singh and Amit Kumar, with Mohammad Zaid Khan as CEO. The full 7-person founding team includes Raja Chauhan (COO), Sanskar (CMO), Nishant (CPO), and Akash (Business Development). All founders personally experienced the relocation problem they're solving.
Is StayZ a YourStory / Inc42 featured startup?
StayZ is an emerging startup with extraordinary early traction. Press and investor inquiries: hq@stayz.tech.
StayZ is India's first relocation app — and it's just getting started. Visit www.stayz.tech, follow the journey, and if you're moving to a new city in India — we've got you.