Helium has raised ₹5 crore in its maiden funding round, backed by a high-profile group of startup founders including Kunal Shah and Albinder Dhindsa, signalling growing investor interest in tech-led disruption of India’s rental housing market.
The round saw participation from a “who’s who” of India’s startup ecosystem, including former and current leaders from companies like Zomato and fintech platforms, reflecting strong conviction in Helium’s business model and the broader proptech opportunity.
Founded in 2025 by Sahil Ludhani and Ashutosh Tandon, both of whom bring experience from companies like Zomato, CRED, and Stanza Living, Helium is building a full-stack rental management platform focused on gated communities.
Helium is targeting a fundamental inefficiency in India’s rental ecosystem, the lack of transparency and digital access to premium housing inventory. Helium’s model addresses this by working directly with homeowners, leasing properties, guaranteeing rental income, and managing the entire tenant lifecycle, effectively removing vacancy risk for owners while simplifying the experience for renters.
Helium is currently operating in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area and has already onboarded around 170 homes across premium gated communities. The startup reports an average rental cycle of roughly two weeks, indicating strong demand and operational efficiency in its early stages. The fresh capital will be used to expand supply within Bengaluru, deepen its presence in key micro-markets, and invest in product and marketing capabilities.
