Ukrainian-founded startup Jome, which develops an AI-powered platform to simplify buying new construction homes, has raised $9.8 million in Series A funding. The fresh round brought total investments raised by the startups to $16.5 million.
- Founded in 2020 by Dan Hnatkovskyy and Sofia Vyshnevska, Jome, formerly known as NewHomesMate, simplifies finding and purchasing new construction homes through its AI-powered platform.
- The platform uses AI to aggregate hidden new construction listings, offering advanced search tools, instant tour scheduling, and unbiased expert guidance to streamline the home-buying experience.
- Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the startup reports that its AI platform aggregates 90% of new construction inventory across 16 major US cities and has assisted over 100,000 buyers since its launch in 2020.
"Our platform is for those who treasure that magical first step into a new space and believe every home is an adventure waiting to unfold. We created our brand with a promise to deliver an innovative, joyful journey to every new homebuyer," co-founder of Jome, Dan Hnatkovskyy, stated.
Details of the deal
- The Series A round was led by Geek Ventures, a New York-based venture capital firm that supports immigrant entrepreneurs globally.
"Jome makes it easy to buy new construction homes directly from builders in the US. Investing in them during their pre-seed round as one of our first deals was a no-brainer, and we've loved seeing their significant growth since we first met them in 2021," Geek Ventures's team commented on LinkedIn.
- The investment saw support from u.ventures, Toloka VC, Vesna Capital, Roosh Ventures, Network VC, SID Venture Partners, Flyer One Ventures, and Forefront VP.
- The startup will use the Series A funding to expand into new markets, enhance its AI platform, and improve the home-buying experience for both buyers and builders.
