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Renofi

Philadelphia, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 109 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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RenoFi is a fintech platform that enables credit unions to offer home equity loans and HELOCs based on after-renovation property values to homeowners financing renovation and construction projects. The company operates as an online marketplace connecting homeowners with partner lenders for residential renovation financing.

Also known as RenoFi

Founders & leadership

Renofi was founded in 2018 by Justin Goldman and Robert Shedd.

JGJustin Goldman
Justin Goldmanin𝕏Co-Founder & CEO
RSRobert Shedd
Robert Sheddin𝕏Co-founderRobert Shedd has led product and technology teams across startups and multinational organizations, building experience in startup product development and engineering leadership.
LMLee Miller
Lee Millerin𝕏Executive

Board

SD
Samanttabhiram DasBoard director
BDBrendan Dickinson
Brendan Dickinsonin𝕏Board directorGeneral Partner at Canaan Partners

Investors · 8

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$52.2M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2019–2024

$1.5MraisedJan 2025 · 53 investors · Other Banking and Financial Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Justin GoldmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brendan DickinsonDirector
  • Samanttabhiram DasDirector
  • Lee MillerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert SheddExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.5M
First sale
Dec 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$12.3MraisedJan 2025 · 13 investors · Other Banking and Financial Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Samanttabhiram DasDirector
  • Justin GoldmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lee MillerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brendan DickinsonDirector
  • Robert SheddExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$26M
Amount sold
$12.3M
First sale
Dec 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$31.9MraisedMay 2023 · 10 investors · Other Banking and Financial Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Lee MillerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Justin GoldmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brendan DickinsonDirector
  • Robert SheddExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$34.9M
Amount sold
$31.9M
First sale
Jul 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$6.4MraisedJul 2020 · 7 investors · Other Banking and Financial Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Justin GoldmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lee MillerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert SheddExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$6.4M
Amount sold
$6.4M
First sale
Apr 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

RenoFi is a home renovation financing company that markets a "Renovation HELOC" and related renovation home equity loan products. Rather than sizing a loan against a property's current appraised value, RenoFi's products are underwritten against the expected after-renovation value of the home, which the company states allows homeowners to borrow substantially more than under a conventional home equity product. The website advertises loan amounts of up to $750,000, or up to 90% of a property's after-renovation value, and states that borrowers access on average 11 times more than they could elsewhere.

The company does not lend directly on its own balance sheet as presented on its site; instead it partners with lenders to offer a suite of loan products tailored to renovation projects, and provides advisory support through assigned loan officers who guide applicants from initial inquiry to closing. Its site offers rate estimation and loan-sizing calculators in which prospective borrowers input current home value, remaining mortgage balance and expected after-renovation value to see an estimated maximum loan amount. Fixed and variable rate options are offered, and the products are structured so that homeowners can keep their existing first mortgage in place rather than refinancing.

Business model

RenoFi partners with lenders that originate renovation-specific home equity loans and HELOCs, positioning itself between homeowners and those lending partners and providing product guidance and loan officer support through the application and closing process.

Traction

The company states it has helped thousands of homeowners, and its site displays a continuous stream of recent customer reviews describing completed loans for additions and renovation projects.

Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market

Market position

Underwriting based on after-renovation rather than current property value, marketed as the first Renovation HELOC, enabling larger loan amounts without requiring the homeowner to refinance an existing mortgage.

Technology

The company's consumer-facing site provides rate and payment estimation tools and an interactive loan-sizing calculator that derives a maximum loan amount from current home value, outstanding mortgage balance and expected after-renovation value.

Go-to-market

Direct-to-consumer acquisition through its website, with online rate and borrowing-power calculators feeding into a guided process staffed by named loan officers; customer testimonials are used prominently as social proof.

Homeowners financing renovation, addition and construction projects on their primary residences, including those with limited current equity who expect their project to raise the property's value.

Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Key figures

latest reported
Average increase in borrowing power vs. alternatives (company claim)Jan 202411x more on average
HeadcountAug 2026109
Maximum loan-to-value against after-renovation valueJan 202490%
Maximum Renovation HELOC loan amountJan 2024$750K

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

Competitors · 6

by search overlap
Chase1985 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.
Prior Finance1907 shared keywordsPrior Finance operates a digital financial services platform offering personal loans, student loans, home loans, deposit accounts, credit cards, and investment tools through an integrated mobile application, serving both individual members and enterprise partners seeking lending solutions and technology infrastructure.
Experian1629 shared keywordsExperian offers consumers tools to access their credit report and FICO Score, build credit, and manage money, including credit card matching, bill and subscription negotiation, car insurance comparison, and a digital checking account with debit card. It serves individual U.S. consumers through its app and financial products.
HomeLight1614 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.
Zillow1520 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.
Point1347 shared keywordsPoint offers alternative home equity solutions, providing homeowners with lump sums of cash in exchange for a stake in their property, as an alternative to traditional home equity loans or refinancing. The company serves residential homeowners across the United States.

Companies competing with Renofi for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
RenofiDelaware

Research sources · 1

primary sources listed

1 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does Renofi do?
RenoFi offers renovation-specific home equity loans and HELOCs underwritten on a home's after-renovation value.
Who founded Renofi?
Renofi was founded by Justin Goldman, Robert Shedd in 2018.
Who are Renofi's investors?
Renofi's investors include Canaan Partners, Comcast Ventures, Curql Collective, LLC, Next Level Ventures, Nyca, Nyca Partners, TruStage Ventures, First Round Capital.
How much funding has Renofi raised?
Renofi has disclosed $52.2M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Renofi headquartered?
Renofi is headquartered in Philadelphia, US.