Real estate

Kopa

Website

Kopa is the marketplace for monthly rentals and compatible housemates. We believe that exploration and community make people whole. Kopa exists to inspire people to get out of their comfort zones, to form lasting relationships, and to live more fulfilled lives. Kopa enables people to browse rentals, find roommates, and book and pay for space

Founded 2016Origin source ↗Checked 2026-09-15

Overview

Kopa is the marketplace for monthly rentals and compatible housemates.

We believe that exploration and community make people whole. Kopa exists to inspire people to get out of their comfort zones, to form lasting relationships, and to live more fulfilled lives.

Kopa enables people to browse rentals, find roommates, and book and pay for spaces all online.

Company description As recorded 2026-11-08

Founders & team

Previously PadPiper, Faros

Company history As recorded 2026-11-08

Zach Waterfield

Founder

Eng @ Posthog, Currently training 🏊‍♂️ 🚴‍♂️ 🏃, SVP @ Pioneer Fund and VP @ Ripple Ventures, Prev cofounder Zettlor (zettlor.com) + Kopa (W19) (kopa.co), UWaterloo for Computer Engineering

Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15
6team members reported
Source-reported As recorded 2026-09-15

Founded 2016 · Source

News & product activity

Sources & observations

Y Combinator

Profile depthverified profile
Website observationwebsite reachable
Last website check2026-11-11
Location · source statedSan Francisco, CA, USA; Remote
Pricing evidenceNo pricing page confirmed
Maturity: Not assessed · 3 of 6 areas documented

Source-based assessment · automated evidence rules

The source reports an inactive or acquired company; current product identity needs review.

Maturity is an evidence-based assessment, not a success rating. It may understate the current stage where evidence is limited. Coverage records documented areas, not a complete or independently audited company history.

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