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HouseAmp
Platform that provides homeowners with access to funding for home improvements before selling
About HouseAmp
HouseAmp, operating within the property technology sector, offers a financial platform designed to streamline the pre-sale home improvement process for sellers. The company was co-founded by Rick Hennessey, who serves as CEO, and was established to address the financial hurdles homeowners face when preparing a property for sale. The business model centers on providing immediate, short-term financing for home renovations, allowing homeowners to defer all payments until the property closes. This approach is intended to maximize the sale price and return on investment for the seller without requiring upfront capital.
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The platform functions as a marketplace, connecting real estate agents, their clients (homeowners), and a network of vetted contractors and service providers. For real estate brokerages, HouseAmp delivers a white-label solution, enabling them to offer this pay-at-close financing service under their own brand. This service is designed to be a value-added tool for agents to secure more listings and for brokerages to enhance their competitive positioning. Revenue is generated through fees associated with the financing provided for the home improvement projects. The company's target market includes real estate brokerages, individual agents, and homeowners across the United States who are looking to sell their properties.
HouseAmp's core product facilitates access to funds for various pre-sale needs, including staging, repairs, and general renovations, which are often crucial for achieving a higher market value. By managing the financial and logistical aspects of these projects, the platform aims to reduce the complexities and stress typically associated with selling a home. The integration of lenders, service providers, agents, and homeowners on a single platform creates a more cohesive and efficient transaction process from listing to closing. This integrated system allows for better project oversight and communication among all parties involved. Keywords: property technology, real estate finance, pre-sale renovation, pay-at-close, home improvement financing, proptech, agent tools, brokerage solutions, listing services, home selling
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Seattle, United States
- Employees
- 10
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 58.6/100
- Industry
- Fintech, Real Estate
- Sub-industry
- Mortgages & Lending, Search, Buy & Rent
- Sector
- Fintech, Real Estate, Home Improvement, BNPL, Consumer Lending
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
Latest news
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Jul 2024 | $12M | $50M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Feb 2022 | $6.8M | $27M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for HouseAmp is 1.7K monthly website visits, up 6.3% over the last three months. HouseAmp's team declined 41.2% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Isaac Babbs
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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