Our story

Our story

Our story

A new way to live, connect,
and find the right roommate

A new way to
live and connect

A new way to
live and connect

At StayDuo, we believe shared living is more than just sharing a space. It is about trust, respect, and meaningful connections. Our platform helps students, young professionals, and newcomers find compatible roommates in Greece through verified profiles, lifestyle filters, and secure digital agreements.

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Building trust in shared living

At StayDuo, we’re more than a tech team. We’re roommates, friends, and people who once arrived in a new city looking for the right person to share a home with. That’s why we’re building StayDuo with empathy and care to make shared living safer, easier, and more human.

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Our impact in numbers

We’re building a safer and smarter co-living experience, and our growing community proves it.

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Registered users

Over 500 users across Greece trust StayDuo to find compatible roommates.

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User satisfaction rate

Our verified matching system and user-friendly platform keep our community happy and safe.

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Cities we operate in

We help people match and move smarter in Athens, Thessaloniki, and across Greece.

What We Stand For

StayDuo is more than just a roommate matching app. We’re building a safer and more connected way to live together, based on trust, respect, and shared responsibility.

Human-Centered Co-Living

We believe shared living should feel respectful, inclusive, and emotionally intelligent — not just convenient.

Human-Centered Co-Living

We believe. shared living should feel respectful, inclusive, and emotionally intelligent — not just convenient.

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Trust Through Technology

We use verification tools, lifestyle filters, and smart contracts to build transparency and mutual confidence.

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Trust Through Technology

We use verification tools, lifestyle filters, and smart contracts to build transparency and mutual confidence.

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Vision for Impact

We’re creating a culture where students, young workers find housing and meaningful connections - city by city, home by home.

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Vision for Impact

We’re creating a culture where students, young workers find housing and meaningful connections - city by city, home by home.

Safety-first roommate matching.

Safety First, Then Match

At StayDuo, safety comes first. Every roommate can verify their identity, share a clean criminal record, and sign a secure digital rental agreement, all within our GDPR-compliant platform.

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Smart Contracts

Trust begins with verified profiles and secure agreements.

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Verified & Protected

Connect with verified users while your data stays protected under EU standards.

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Verified profiles and secure agreements help build trust from the start.

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Meet the minds behind StayDuo

We’re a diverse team of builders, designers, and community leaders on a mission to make shared living safer, smarter, and more human — one home at a time.

Deligiannis Alexandros

CEO and Co-Founder

Kevin Varkelos

CTO & Co-Founder

Vivian Nguyen

CFO & Community Manager

Κερασία Μιχαλοπούλου

Copywriter

Marco Costa

Product Designer

Nikos Papadakis

UX Research Lead

Nikos Papadakis

UX Research Lead

What our users say

StayDuo isn’t just an app — it’s a safer, smarter way to live with others.
Hear how our users found the right roommates and a sense of home, one shared space at a time.

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    Found a great roommate in 2 days. So much easier than Facebook!

    StayDuo made the whole process stress-free. I love how I could see lifestyle preferences before chatting!

    Alex N.

    Student , Athens

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    Found home far from home.

    I joined StayDuo during my Erasmus in Athens. I didn’t expect to find a roommate from Madrid — now we cook Spanish dinners together!

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    Lara M. Spain

    Eramus Student

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    Finally, peaceful living.

    I’m very clean and introverted — and I found someone just like me. No surprises, no stress. Just a good, respectful vibe.

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    Eleni P. Greece

    Marketing Specialist

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    Found a great roommate in 2 days. So much easier than Facebook!

    StayDuo made the whole process stress-free. I love how I could see lifestyle preferences before chatting!

    Alex N.

    Student , Athens

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    Found home far from home.

    I joined StayDuo during my Erasmus in Athens. I didn’t expect to find a roommate from Madrid — now we cook Spanish dinners together!

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    Lara M. Spain

    Eramus Student

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    Finally, peaceful living.

    I’m very clean and introverted — and I found someone just like me. No surprises, no stress. Just a good, respectful vibe.

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    Eleni P. Greece

    Marketing Specialist

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    Found a great roommate in 2 days. So much easier than Facebook!

    StayDuo made the whole process stress-free. I love how I could see lifestyle preferences before chatting!

    Alex N.

    Student , Athens

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    Found home far from home.

    I joined StayDuo during my Erasmus in Athens. I didn’t expect to find a roommate from Madrid — now we cook Spanish dinners together!

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    Lara M. Spain

    Eramus Student

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    Finally, peaceful living.

    I’m very clean and introverted — and I found someone just like me. No surprises, no stress. Just a good, respectful vibe.

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    Eleni P. Greece

    Marketing Specialist

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    Found a great roommate in 2 days. So much easier than Facebook!

    StayDuo made the whole process stress-free. I love how I could see lifestyle preferences before chatting!

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    Lara M.

    Eramus Student, Spain

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    Found a great roommate in 2 days. So much easier than Facebook!

    StayDuo made the whole process stress-free. I love how I could see lifestyle preferences before chatting!

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    Alex N.

    Student , Athens

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    Found a great roommate in 2 days. So much easier than Facebook!

    StayDuo made the whole process stress-free. I love how I could see lifestyle preferences before chatting!

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    Eleni P.

    Marketing Specialist, Greece

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    Found a great roommate in 2 days. So much easier than Facebook!

    StayDuo made the whole process stress-free. I love how I could see lifestyle preferences before chatting!

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    Alex N.

    Student , Athens

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    Found a great roommate in 2 days. So much easier than Facebook!

    StayDuo made the whole process stress-free. I love how I could see lifestyle preferences before chatting!

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    Lara M.

    Eramus Student, Spain

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    Found a great roommate in 2 days. So much easier than Facebook!

    StayDuo made the whole process stress-free. I love how I could see lifestyle preferences before chatting!

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    Eleni P.

    Marketing Specialist, Greece

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    Found a great roommate in 2 days. So much easier than Facebook!

    StayDuo made the whole process stress-free. I love how I could see lifestyle preferences before chatting!

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    Alex N.

    Student , Athens

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    Found a great roommate in 2 days. So much easier than Facebook!

    StayDuo made the whole process stress-free. I love how I could see lifestyle preferences before chatting!

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    Lara M.

    Eramus Student, Spain

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    Found a great roommate in 2 days. So much easier than Facebook!

    StayDuo made the whole process stress-free. I love how I could see lifestyle preferences before chatting!

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    Eleni P.

    Marketing Specialist, Greece

Explore our latest stories

Tips on safe co-living, moving to a new city, and finding the right roommate — written by and for the StayDuo community.

3 Ιαν 2026

Over 300,000 students have been removed from Greek university registries in 2026. Discover why stable housing is now critical for protecting your student visa and how StayDuo helps you secure it.

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18 Δεκ 2025

For many people living in Europe today, shared living is no longer about preference. It is about survival. Years ago, living with roommates was something students did to save money for a short time. After graduation, most people expected to move out and live alone. That reality has quietly disappeared in many European cities.

2 Δεκ 2025

Practical strategies for saving money on rent in Greece using co living smart housing choices area selection and shared expenses through the StayDuo community.

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Find roommates who match your vibe and lifestyle.

StayDuo connects you with people who match your lifestyle — simple, safe, and stress-free.

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Get Started

Find roommates who match your vibe and lifestyle.

StayDuo connects you with people who match your way of living — simple, safe, and stress-free.

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Get Started

Find roommates who match your vibe and lifestyle.

StayDuo connects you with people who match your lifestyle — simple, safe, and stress-free.

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