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Braustin Homes is a San Antonio, Texas-based retail dealership that sells affordable manufactured and mobile homes directly to consumers through a hybrid online and in-person sales model. Operating similarly to automotive e-commerce platforms, the company provides upfront pricing and financing support for buyers across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Louisiana. While primarily functioning as a digital mobile home dealership, the business also maintains physical showrooms in South San Antonio and Odessa to accommodate traditional retail preferences. To scale its consumer housing operations, the enterprise secured nearly $2 million in investment funding from local backers in 2020. Developed initially as a Geekdom-grown startup, the organization has facilitated streamlined property purchases for early retail customers such as Leroy Chavez and Michele Chavez. Braustin Homes was founded in 2017 by brothers Alberto Piña and Jason Piña.
Braustin Homes has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round.
Braustin Homes has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Braustin Homes has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $2.0M Seed in November 2020.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2020 | $2M Seed | — | Active Capital, Elementum Ventures, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Geekdom Fund, Pioneer Square Labs, Techstars, Wisemont Capital, Rudy Gadre | Announced |
Braustin Homes is a technology-driven company specializing in the sale of manufactured and mobile homes, primarily serving families seeking affordable housing solutions across Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. It operates an innovative online platform that simplifies the home-buying and financing process, offering upfront pricing, convenience, and a wide selection of customizable floor plans including manufactured, modular, and tiny homes. Braustin Homes aims to make homeownership accessible and straightforward, combining digital tools with personalized support to serve customers efficiently and transparently[1][2][6].
Founded in 2017 by Elie Hakim and his team, Braustin Homes emerged from the desire to transform the traditionally complex and opaque mobile home buying experience into one as easy and transparent as purchasing a car. The founders recognized the gap in the market for a streamlined, online-first approach to manufactured home sales. Early traction came from successfully guiding initial customers through the process, validating their model. The company was well-positioned to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic by doubling down on virtual tours and online sales, reinforcing its hybrid model of physical and virtual dealership presence[1][2][4].
Braustin Homes rides the growing trend of digitizing real estate transactions, particularly in the affordable housing segment. The timing is favorable due to increased demand for affordable, energy-efficient homes and the shift toward online purchasing accelerated by the pandemic. By leveraging technology to simplify financing and customization, Braustin Homes addresses market forces such as rising housing costs and consumer preference for convenience. Its model influences the broader ecosystem by setting new standards for transparency and customer experience in manufactured home retail[3][4].
Looking ahead, Braustin Homes is poised to expand its footprint further across the southern U.S. and continue innovating with energy-efficient and modular home options. Trends such as remote work, housing affordability crises, and digital-first consumer behavior will likely fuel its growth. The company’s commitment to blending technology with personalized service positions it to deepen its influence in the affordable housing market, potentially becoming a leading national player in manufactured home retail. Its future trajectory will likely involve scaling its hybrid sales model and expanding product offerings to meet evolving customer needs[4][6].
Braustin Homes has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Braustin Homes's investors include Active Capital, Elementum Ventures, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Geekdom Fund, Pioneer Square Labs, Techstars, Wisemont Capital, Rudy Gadre.
