# Homebound

> Homebound is a tech-enabled homebuilder headquartered in San Francisco that manages the entire home construction process from design to move-in. Founded in 2018 in the wake of the devastating California wildfires, the company combines a proprietary software platform with a vetted trade partner network to offer semi-custom homes at fixed prices. Homebound handles everything from lot sourcing and permitting to interior design and construction management, compressing what typically takes years into an industry-leading timeline. With over $308 million raised and 500+ homes built across markets in California, Texas, Colorado, and Florida, Homebound is rewriting the rules of residential construction for a new generation of homebuyers.

- **Founded:** 2018
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founders:** Nikki Pechet (Co-Founder & CEO), Jack Abraham (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** ~220 employees
- **Products:** End-to-End Home Construction Management, Home Configurator, Kitchen Configurator, Homeowner Portal, Trade Partner Network
- **Notable:** 500+ homes built across 6 US markets as of 2023, Raised over $308M in total equity funding, Combined $400M raised since 2022 including real estate capital

## Products & services

- **End-to-End Home Construction Management** — Full-service homebuilding from lot sourcing, permitting, and design through construction and move-in - all at a fixed price.
- **Home Configurator** — 3D online tool that lets buyers customize floor plans, finishes, and features before breaking ground.
- **Kitchen Configurator** — Dedicated design tool for kitchen selection and real-time visualization of materials and layouts.
- **Homeowner Portal** — Real-time project tracking dashboard giving homeowners visibility into construction milestones, timelines, and updates.
- **Trade Partner Network** — Vetted network of contractors, suppliers, and design professionals with streamlined payment and workflow management.
- **Insurance & Disaster Recovery Services** — Specialized end-to-end homebuilding support for homeowners rebuilding after wildfires or other disasters, including insurance negotiation.
- **Homebound Insurance Exchange** — Insurance product in partnership with DUAL North America covering manufactured homes, dwelling fire, and homeowners policies.

## Achievements

- 500+ homes built across 6 US markets as of 2023
- Raised over $308M in total equity funding
- Combined $400M raised since 2022 including real estate capital
- Named Inc. Magazine Best Workplace 2023
- CEO Nikki Pechet named Inc. Magazine 2024 Female Founder
- Expanded from disaster recovery focus (California wildfires) to general homebuilding market
- First tech-enabled personalized homebuilder of its kind
- Industry-leading construction timelines using proprietary technology platform
- Launched Homebound Insurance Exchange in partnership with DUAL North America

## Latest updates

- **2025-12** — Fortune reports Homebound has raised $400M combined since 2022 and aspires to become 'the Amazon of homes' with Thrive Capital backing
- **2024-01** — CEO Nikki Pechet recognized as Inc. Magazine 2024 Female Founder
- **2023-01** — Named one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces of 2023; operating in 6 markets with 500+ homes built
- **2022-02** — Raised $75M Series C led by Khosla Ventures to address US housing inventory shortages
- **2022-01** — Launched Homebound Insurance Exchange in partnership with DUAL North America
- **2021-06** — Expanded into Austin, TX - first non-disaster-recovery market, signaling shift to mainstream homebuilding

## Links

- Website: https://homebound.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/homebound-construction
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/homeboundhomes
- GitHub: https://github.com/homebound-team
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homebound/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildhomebound/

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