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HOMMA designs and builds technologically integrated homes, seamlessly fusing architecture with proprietary hardware and software solutions. The company develops custom smart home technology that autonomously orchestrates environmental controls like lighting, climate, and security. This approach creates intuitive, immersive living experiences that transcend traditional functionality through thoughtful integration.
Takeshi (Ted) Homma founded HOMMA in May 2016 and serves as CEO. His executive background at Rakuten provided a strategic foundation in technology and operations. The company's genesis stemmed from the insight that advanced technology and architectural design could be harmonized to elevate modern living by addressing evolving lifestyle demands.
HOMMA targets individuals seeking sophisticated, connected homes that enhance urban lifestyles. The company envisions delivering accessible, energy-efficient residences designed to adapt and improve through continuous technological updates. This commitment creates environments more attuned to inhabitants, fostering spaces for growth, creativity, and rejuvenation.
HOMMA has raised $13.0M across 2 funding rounds.
HOMMA has raised $13.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
HOMMA has raised $13.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
HOMMA's investors include Alliance of Angels, Ballistic Ventures, DNX Ventures, Floodgate, IVP, PruVen Capital.
HOMMA is a technology company that designs and builds turnkey smart homes, integrating proprietary hardware, software, and architecture to create immersive, intuitive living experiences.[1][2] It serves clients seeking energy-efficient, adaptive homes in locations like Silicon Valley, Portland, and Tokyo, solving the problem of fragmented smart home tech by delivering seamless automation for lighting, shades, thermostats, and locks that operates intuitively in the background.[1][2][3] The company has raised $12.1M in total funding, including an $8M round, and won the Startup World Cup 2023 Kyoto Regional Pitch, signaling strong growth momentum toward global competitions.[1]
HOMMA emerged as a hybridized technology developer, designer, and builder focused on smart homes, with early traction highlighted by its 2023 win at the Startup World Cup Kyoto Regional Pitch Event, positioning it for a $1M grand finale in San Francisco.[1] Headquartered in Morocco with a U.S. phone presence and operations in Silicon Valley, Portland, and Tokyo, the company's backstory centers on a passion for harmonizing technology and architecture to meet modern urban lifestyles, though specific founders or exact founding year details are not publicly detailed in available records.[1][2] Pivotal moments include developing custom hardware and software for simplified construction timelines, leading to energy-efficient homes that evolve via updates.[2]
HOMMA rides the wave of smart home automation and AI-driven living spaces, capitalizing on rising demand for energy-efficient, intuitive homes amid urbanization and sustainability pressures.[2][3] Timing aligns with post-2023 growth in connected home tech, where consumers favor integrated systems over siloed devices from giants like Google or Amazon. Market forces like energy costs and AI advancements favor HOMMA's background-orchestrating approach, influencing the ecosystem by pioneering "living experiences" that set standards for adaptive, updateable homes and inspiring builders toward tech-native designs.[1][2]
HOMMA is poised to scale its turnkey model globally, leveraging its 2023 competition momentum and funding to expand beyond Silicon Valley and Tokyo into broader markets hungry for seamless smart living.[1] Trends like AI personalization and net-zero building will propel growth, potentially evolving HOMMA into a platform leader that licenses its tech stack to developers. As urban lifestyles demand more intuitive homes, HOMMA's influence could redefine "modern living," turning fragmented automation into harmonious, future-proof spaces that started with inspired architecture and proprietary tech.[2]
HOMMA has raised $13.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $8.0M Series A in May 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2021 | $8.0M Series A | Alliance of Angels | |
| Oct 1, 2016 | $5.0M Seed | Ballistic Ventures, DNX Ventures, Floodgate, IVP, PruVen Capital |