Homeward is a technology company.
Homeward has raised $214.0M across 4 funding rounds.
Homeward has raised $214.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Homeward has raised $214.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Homeward's investors include 2xN, 7wire Ventures, 8090 Industries, ARCH Venture Partners, At One Ventures, BoxOne Ventures, Comal Ventures, Curie.Bio, General Catalyst, Insight Partners, Operator Partners, SV Health Investors.
Homeward is a real estate technology company that provides an integrated homebuying solution, enabling buyers to "buy before you sell" by bundling cash offers, financing, and title services into a seamless experience.[1][3] It serves home buyers and sellers, particularly those stressed by market sales and financing contingencies, partnering with real estate agents to solve the common problem of needing to sell a current home before purchasing a new one.[1][3] Headquartered in Austin, TX, as a fully remote company operating in 13 states, Homeward has shown strong growth momentum, including 4.5x year-over-year increase in homes under contract, high agent NPS scores of 50-56, and $371M in growth capital ($136M equity, $235M debt) that fueled over 250 hires in 2021.[1]
Homeward was founded by Tim Heyl, a former real estate agent, who identified a key pain point: buyers couldn't make competitive offers on new homes without first selling their existing ones.[1] The idea emerged when Heyl personally bought a client's desired home with his own money, then sold it back after the client secured financing—this "Buy Before You Sell" service became Homeward's cornerstone offering.[1] From there, the company evolved into a tech-enabled platform, expanding to 13 states with a remote team across the U.S., backed by expertise from real estate and tech leaders.[3]
Homeward rides the proptech wave transforming real estate by addressing liquidity constraints in a high-interest, inventory-short market, where traditional contingencies often kill deals.[1][3] Timing is ideal amid rising home prices and remote work trends that increase relocations, with market forces like agent shortages favoring tech platforms that streamline processes.[1] By partnering with agents rather than replacing them, Homeward influences the ecosystem positively, boosting transaction speeds and customer confidence while scaling to 13 states—positioning it as a key player in making homebuying accessible.[3]
Homeward is poised for further expansion beyond its 13 states, leveraging its capital and growth trajectory to capture more of the $2T U.S. housing market amid proptech consolidation.[1][3] Trends like AI-driven personalization in real estate and persistent inventory shortages will shape its path, potentially amplifying its "buy before you sell" edge. Its influence may evolve by setting standards for agent-tech collaboration, solidifying its role as a stress-free gateway to homeownership in an unpredictable market.
Homeward has raised $214.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $50.0M Series B in August 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2022 | $50.0M Series B | 2xN, 7wire Ventures, 8090 Industries, ARCH Venture Partners, At One Ventures, BoxOne Ventures, Comal Ventures, Curie.Bio, General Catalyst, Insight Partners, Operator Partners, SV Health Investors, Thrive Capital, Wave Financial, WestRiver Group, Elia Montanari, Jeffrey Wilke, Sahin Boydas, Thomas Tull | |
| May 1, 2021 | $140.0M Series B | 125 Ventures, Alsop Louie Partners, Comcast Ventures, GenNx360, Javelin Venture Partners, Marcy Venture Partners, NextView Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Peterson Ventures, Runway Growth Capital, True Ventures, Pete McCormick | |
| May 1, 2020 | $20.0M Series A | Alsop Louie Partners, Javelin Venture Partners, NextView Ventures, General Catalyst, Thrive Capital | |
| Jul 1, 2019 | $4.0M Seed | LiveOak Venture Partners |