Homemove is a technology company.
Homemove has raised $5.0M across 1 funding round.
Homemove has raised $5.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Homemove has raised $5.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Homemove's investors include Jean de Fougerolles, Fuel Ventures, Second Century Ventures.
Homemove is a UK-based proptech startup that builds an AI-driven digital platform simplifying the entire home moving process for buyers, sellers, homeowners, and renters.[1][2][3][4] It serves individuals and families navigating property transactions by connecting them with verified partners for services like estate agent valuations, mortgage comparisons, surveys, conveyancing, removals, and more—all through a single, streamlined interface that manages logistics, bookings, and real-time updates.[1][2][4] The platform solves the fragmentation, stress, time, and cost of traditional moving by centralizing everything into an efficient, personalized experience powered by AI.[1][2][3]
Launched in 2022, Homemove has shown strong growth momentum: it scaled to $4 million in annual revenue within three years, connects thousands of users monthly to top-rated services nationwide, raised $1.5 million in seed funding (2024), $3.8 million (timing unspecified), and $5 million in growth funding (2025) led by Fuel Ventures, and acquired Home.co.uk in late 2025 to integrate trusted property data and listings.[1][2][3][4][5]
Homemove was founded in 2022 by James Freestone (now CEO) and Louis O’Connell Bristow (CTO), two homeowners who personally endured the frustrations of moving and teamed up to create a one-stop digital solution.[2][4] The idea emerged from their shared pain points in a fragmented industry lacking seamless coordination across services like valuations, mortgages, surveys, conveyancing, and removals.[2][4]
Early traction came quickly: by 2024, the platform had grown into a leading service connecting thousands of movers monthly with high-quality independent partners.[2][5] A pivotal moment was the $1.5 million seed round in May 2024, which fueled AI enhancements and leadership transitions (Freestone to CEO, Bristow to CTO).[2] This built toward rapid scaling, hitting $4 million revenue by 2025 and the strategic Home.co.uk acquisition.[3][4]
(Note: Search results distinguish this UK proptech Homemove from an unrelated Australian moving firm.[7])
Homemove rides the proptech boom, targeting inefficiencies in the UK's residential property market—where transactions involve multiple disjointed steps amid rising housing demand and digital adoption.[1][3][4] Timing aligns with post-2022 market recovery, AI advancements enabling automation, and investor appetite for platforms disrupting legacy portals (e.g., profit-focused vs. product-led).[3]
Market forces favoring it include proptech momentum (e.g., $10M+ total funding), consumer shift to seamless digital experiences, and estate agents seeking free, high-conversion tools.[1][2][3][4] By acquiring Home.co.uk's 30-year data heritage, Homemove influences the ecosystem as a comprehensive hub, boosting independents, enhancing transparency, and setting standards for integrated moving tech amid national expansion.[3]
Homemove is poised to dominate UK home moving as the go-to all-in-one platform, leveraging $5M+ funding for national rollout, AI refinements, and ecosystem expansions like premium Home.co.uk features.[3][4] Trends like AI personalization, proptech consolidation, and free-listing models will shape its path, potentially driving revenue past $10M via downstream services and partnerships.[3][4]
Its influence may evolve into a full property lifecycle leader, challenging incumbents by prioritizing user outcomes over fees—cementing its role in making moves as simple as its founders once dreamed.[2][3][4]
Homemove has raised $5.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $5.0M Seed in April 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | $5.0M Seed | Jean de Fougerolles, Fuel Ventures, Second Century Ventures |