Connect Homes

About Connect Homes

Connect Homes operates as a designer and manufacturer of prefabricated modular homes, positioning itself as a solution to housing affordability and construction inefficiency. Founded in 2011 by architects Jared Levy and Gordon Stott, the company emerged from their previous experience at the high-end Marmol Radziner Prefab. Their journey began with the goal of making modern, architect-designed homes accessible to a mass market, not just high-net-worth individuals. They identified key logistical and cost barriers in the traditional prefab industry and developed a patented modular system to address them.

The company’s business model is direct-to-consumer, managing the entire process from design and manufacturing to delivery and on-site installation. Revenue is generated primarily through the direct sale of its home models, with additional income from customization options and add-on services like site evaluation and project management. The target market includes individual homeowners seeking primary residences or accessory dwelling units (ADUs), as well as real estate developers. To fuel its growth, Connect Homes has raised $13.1 million over several funding rounds, with a significant Series A round of $10.8 million in 2019 led by Brick & Mortar Ventures and Virgo Investment Group.

Connect Homes' core product is a line of semi-custom, steel-frame modular homes. These homes are constructed to be about 95% complete inside their San Bernardino and Mesa, Arizona, factories, which includes all interior and exterior finishes, plumbing, electrical, and appliances. This factory-first approach significantly reduces on-site construction timelines from months or years to just a few weeks. Their patented system allows modules to be shipped cost-effectively across the country. The product line ranges from a 460-square-foot ADU to a 3,200-square-foot, multi-bedroom family home. A key feature is the steel moment frame, which allows for extensive use of floor-to-ceiling glass, enabling clients to customize the connection to the outdoors without structural changes. The company has also expanded its offerings to include the Connect Shelters System for supportive interim housing and launched the PRO PLATFORM, a scalable solution designed to offer developers efficiency for projects ranging from a single home to a small community.