Homma

About Homma

HOMMA Group, Inc. is a real estate technology company that designs, develops, and builds pre-configured smart homes. Founded in 2016 by Takeshi (Ted) Homma, the company operates at the intersection of real estate, architecture, and technology, with offices in Silicon Valley, Portland, and Tokyo. Takeshi Homma, a serial entrepreneur with previous leadership roles at Sony and Rakuten, founded the company to address the lack of innovation in the U.S. housing market.

HOMMA's business model involves developing residential properties, from single-family homes to multi-unit townhome communities, with its smart home technology pre-installed and ready for use from day one. This turnkey approach is designed for both tech-savvy and non-tech-savvy residents, eliminating the complexities of do-it-yourself (DIY) smart home setups. The company partners with real estate developers and builders, offering a solution to integrate smart technology seamlessly throughout the development process. This collaboration aims to increase the asset value of properties through higher rent premiums, faster lease-ups, and high resident retention.

The core of HOMMA's offering is its proprietary AI-powered platform, Cornerstone AI, which serves as an in-house integration and management tool for all smart devices and services. This allows for over-the-air software updates to continuously improve the living experience. Residents interact with their homes through a single, centralized mobile app that controls all features. Key features of a HOMMA home include automated and adaptive circadian lighting that adjusts throughout the day, connected thermostats, keyless door locks, and motorized shades. The technology is designed to be discreetly integrated into the minimalist interior design.

The company's first prototype home was sold in 2020. Since then, HOMMA has completed several projects, primarily in Portland, Oregon, including HOMMA HAUS Mount Tabor, described as the nation's first pre-configured, multi-family smart home community, and units in the Willamette Tower. The company has secured over $22.7 million in funding across multiple rounds, backed by a mix of venture capital firms and strategic partners.