HomeRoom
AcquiredYC W22San Francisco, US · Founded 2018 · Kansas corporation · 25 employees · 2 known investors
Live Homeroom is an online rental platform offering furnished rooms in shared homes and entire properties in major markets, with flexible lease terms from 4 to 24 months and integrated tenant services including maintenance support and rent payment management.
AI & Machine LearningMarketplacesPropTechMachine LearningReal EstateNLPData EngineeringUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)
HomeRoom was founded in 2018 by Johnny Wolff and Thomas Hornbeck.
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Johnny WolffinCo-founder · Senior Finance & Analytics Manager2018–2024Johnny Wolff began his career as a financial analyst in Silicon Valley before moving to Austin to focus on real estate investing. He founded HomeRoom, a coliving company with properties in Kansas City, Austin, and Dallas.
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Thomas Hornbeckin𝕏Co-Founder and CTO2021–2025Thomas Hornbeck founded GotIt!, an EdTech application that ranked highly on the iOS App Store, and Distynct in AgTech, before starting HomeRoom, a coliving platform. He has a background in computer science and has invested in and partnered with several early-stage companies.
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$275K disclosed across 1 round · 2021
▶$275KraisedJul 2021 · 9 investors · Other Real EstateRule 506(b)
▶$275KraisedJul 2021 · 9 investors · Other Real Estate
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Johnny WolffExecutive Officer
- Amount sold
- $275K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Apr 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Kansas, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 8
by search overlap
Bungalow19 shared keywordsBungalow offers a rental platform that helps renters find furnished rooms and homes with roommate matching, flexible leases, and cleaning services, while providing homeowners and single-family rental (SFR) investors with property management and technology tools. It serves residents, homeowners, and institutional SFR investors across the US.
Alcove15 shared keywordsAlcove offers furnished private bedrooms in shared houses with vetted landlords, screened residents, and all-inclusive monthly payments. The platform streamlines co-living rentals with online leasing, smart locks, and per-room lease agreements for renters seeking affordable housing alternatives.
Apartment List14 shared keywordsApartment List operates an online rental marketplace that uses a quiz-based AI matching system to connect renters with apartments that fit their preferences and lifestyle. It serves renters and property managers, primarily in the multifamily housing market.
PadSplit13 shared keywordsPadSplit is a U.S. coliving marketplace connecting property owners with renters seeking furnished private rooms on all-inclusive weekly terms.
Tripalink13 shared keywordsTripalink provides a tech-enabled platform for finding, leasing, and moving into residential properties including traditional, co-living, short-term, and long-term housing options.
Zillow12 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.
Outsite11 shared keywordsOutsite provides co-living and co-working spaces for remote workers and location-independent professionals, operating a network of locations worldwide. The company serves a global community of long-term travelers seeking to combine work and travel.
Habyt9 shared keywordsHabyt operates a flexible accommodation platform offering short-stay and longer-term rental options with integrated amenities, community spaces, and hospitality-focused services. The service targets travelers and residents seeking flexible living arrangements in urban locations.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HomeRoom do?
- Live Homeroom is an online rental platform offering furnished rooms in shared homes and entire properties in major markets, with flexible lease terms from 4 to 24 months and integrated tenant services including maintenance support and rent payment management.
- Who founded HomeRoom?
- HomeRoom was founded by Johnny Wolff, Thomas Hornbeck in 2018.
- Who are HomeRoom's investors?
- HomeRoom's investors include Y Combinator, First Check Ventures.
- How much funding has HomeRoom raised?
- HomeRoom has disclosed $275K raised across 1 round.
- Where is HomeRoom headquartered?
- HomeRoom is headquartered in San Francisco, US.