The intersection of EdTech, Islamic technology, and gamified productivity is one of the most underserved spaces in consumer software. The global Muslim population exceeds 1.9 billion people — and the Islamic education market has no dominant, modern, mobile-native platform. Habit tracking apps are a $10B+ market growing at 20%+ annually, yet none leverage true game mechanics to create durable behavior change.

Rihlix is building at the convergence of these two markets with a shared technical foundation: a gamification engine and habit-tracking infrastructure that serves both. Meselem is our beachhead — a Duolingo-style Islamic growth platform for a market with enormous unmet demand and highly motivated users. Nomademy validates the platform thesis in a broader productivity market.

We are applying to Y Combinator Summer 2026. We are actively in conversations with EdTech-focused investors and accelerators. If you are aligned with this vision, we want to hear from you.

Where we are

Traction to date

2025
Year Rihlix LLC was founded
Beta
Meselem status — active beta users
2
Products sharing one platform
Meselem beta launched
Active beta users engaged with Islamic learning curriculum and gamification
Multi-tenant architecture built
Platform supports students, mentors, schools, masjids, and organizations from day one
Nomademy in active development
Validates the platform thesis in a broader productivity market
YC Summer 2026 application (May 4)
Applying to Y Combinator's Summer 2026 batch with Meselem as primary focus
The team

Why we're positioned to win this

Two founders with complementary skills and a rare intersection of technical depth, community experience, and product instinct.

HK
Hayati Kaan Uyar — Co-Founder
Data Science BA + Pre-Med track at UNC Chapel Hill
Currently studying at Korea University, Seoul — international product perspective
Co-founded Blossom Together: $200K+ raised, 100+ cataract surgeries funded, wells built in 5+ African countries
CNA-1 certified, clinical experience across US, Germany, and South Korea
Machine learning, Python, R, statistical modeling — data-driven product decisions
MY
Murat Yigit Sahin — Co-Founder
Deep expertise in game economy design and retention engineering
Architects reward systems drawing on mechanics from Duolingo, Fortnite, Genshin Impact, and League of Legends
Mobile UX and behavioral psychology applied to EdTech
Designed Meselem's complete gamification layer: aquarium system, shrimp currency, progression tiers, leaderboards
Product intuition for what keeps users engaged long-term vs. churning after week one
Our products

What we're building

Two platforms, one shared engine. Visit the Products page for full detail.

Let's talk

Interested in partnering with us?

Whether you're an investor, accelerator, advisor, or potential pilot partner — we'd love to hear from you.

Prefer email? Reach us at team@rihlix.com