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FlyHomes

Seattle, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 203 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors

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188 people in our graph share verified history with the FlyHomes team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Samara Mejia Hernandezunlockedknows Stephen Lane · together at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (overlapped)
×5knows the team · via Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
×5knows the team · via Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
knows the team · via FlyHomes

Flyhomes provides a wholesale lending platform offering "Buy Before You Sell" financial products that allow homebuyers to purchase a home before selling their current one. The platform serves loan officers and real estate agents who help their clients navigate the residential real estate transaction process.

Founders & leadership

FlyHomes was founded in 2015 by Tushar Garg and Stephen Lane.

TGTushar Garg
Tushar GarginCEO & Co-FounderAngel
SLStephen Lane
Stephen LaneinCo-founderStephen Lane is an executive with background experience across technology, real estate, and financial services sectors. He leads FlyHomes, which provides wholesale lending solutions for homebuyers seeking to purchase before selling their current home.
AHAdam Hopson
Adam HopsoninExecutive
RDRyan Dibble
Ryan DibbleinExecutive
S
Steve

Board

ARAlex Rampell
Alex Rampellin𝕏Board directorGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
MGMike Ghaffary
Mike Ghaffaryin𝕏Board directorAdvisor at Canvas Ventures
RLRoger Lee
Roger Leein𝕏Board directorGeneral Partner at Battery Ventures
LWLisa Wu
Lisa Wuin𝕏Board directorPartner at Norwest Venture Partners
MVMark Vadon
Mark VadoninBoard Member2017–2023Founder at Zulily
XBXana Bartlett
Xana BartlettBoard director

Investors · 9

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$196.8M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2018–2024

$8.7MraisedDec 2024 · 7 investors · Residential
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alex RampellDirector
  • Xana BartlettDirector
  • Adam HopsonExecutive Officer
  • Ryan DibbleExecutive Officer
  • Mike GhaffaryDirector
  • Roger LeeDirector
  • Lisa WuDirector
  • Tushar GargExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$27M
Amount sold
$8.7M
First sale
Dec 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$150MraisedAug 2021 · 33 investors · Residential
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Marli TarbauxExecutive Officer
  • Mark VadonDirector
  • Yikun ZhaoExecutive Officer
  • Tracie HlavkaExecutive Officer
  • Gaganpreet LuthraExecutive Officer
  • Adam HopsonExecutive Officer
  • Roger LeeDirector
  • Rehan MohammadExecutive Officer
  • Lisa WuDirector
  • Alex RampellDirector
  • Mark LeeExecutive Officer
  • Tushar GargExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mike GhaffaryDirector
  • Stephen LaneDirector
  • Meredith HanExecutive Officer
  • Ryan DibbleExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$152M
Amount sold
$150M
First sale
May 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$21MraisedAug 2019 · 2 investors · Residential
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stephen LaneExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Tushar GargExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Mark VadonDirector
  • Mike GhaffaryDirector
  • Ryan SteingardExecutive Officer
  • Matt FrancisExecutive Officer
  • Alex RampellDirector
Offering amount
$21M
Amount sold
$21M
First sale
Aug 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$17.1MraisedJun 2018 · 11 investors · Residential
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark VadonDirector
  • Stephen LaneExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Alex RampellDirector
  • Tushar GargExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$17.7M
Amount sold
$17.1M
First sale
May 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

4 people who came through FlyHomes went on to found or lead other companies.

Competitors · 6

by search overlap
Zillow2619 shared keywordsZillow operates an online real estate marketplace where consumers can search homes for sale and rentals across US and Canadian cities, view mortgage rate information, and access home financing through Zillow Home Loans. It covers residential property listings, apartments and houses for rent, and mortgage services nationwide.
Redfin1971 shared keywordsReal Estate & Homes for Sale, Rentals, Mortgages & Agents
Trulia1342 shared keywordsTrulia is a real estate platform that enables users to browse homes for sale and rental apartments, explore neighborhood insights, and discover communities through resident reviews and local information.
HomeLight840 shared keywordsHomeLightoffers bridge loans and financial solutions that allow homebuyers to remove sale contingencies and access equity for home purchases. The platform serves real estate agents and homebuyers in the residential real estate market.
Chase836 shared keywordsA wealth management and investing service (J.P. Morgan Wealth Management via Chase) offering self-directed brokerage accounts with commission-free online trades as well as one-on-one advisor services, financial planning tools, and retirement accounts. It serves individual retail investors ranging from beginners to experienced investors in the United States.
Orchard (formerly Perch)512 shared keywordsOrchard provides advertising and ad-tech services that use tracking technologies and interest-based advertising across websites and platforms.

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Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
ZeroDown

ZeroDown was a San Francisco startup offering an alternative path to homeownership, letting customers move into a home and build equity toward purchase without a traditional down payment. Acquired by Flyhomes in 2021.

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Frequently asked questions

What does FlyHomes do?
Flyhomes provides a wholesale lending platform offering "Buy Before You Sell" financial products that allow homebuyers to purchase a home before selling their current one. The platform serves loan officers and real estate agents who help their clients navigate the residential real estate transaction process.
Who founded FlyHomes?
FlyHomes was founded by Tushar Garg, Stephen Lane in 2015.
Who are FlyHomes's investors?
FlyHomes's investors include Canvas Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Battery Ventures, Camber Creek, Starting Line, Vesta Ventures, 75 & Sunny and 1 more.
How much funding has FlyHomes raised?
FlyHomes has disclosed $196.8M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is FlyHomes headquartered?
FlyHomes is headquartered in Seattle, US.