The Ukrainian-founded startup Jome has raised $9.8 million in a Series A funding round, with participation from Roosh Ventures. Serhiy Tokarev, a partner and co-founder of Roosh Ventures, shared the news on LinkedIn: “Excited to announce that Roosh Ventures invests in Jome, a platform that helps people find new construction homes in the USA,” he said.
Jome is a platform designed to simplify the complex process of buying new construction homes. Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), the platform uncovers hidden listings of newly constructed homes, provides advanced search tools, allows instant booking of viewings, and offers unbiased expert guidance. This approach aims to streamline and enhance the home-buying journey.
Addressing the U.S. Housing Shortage
“It’s not easy to buy a house in the US, especially since the country is missing 4 to 7 million homes. What adds to the issue is that most newly built houses aren’t available on real estate listing platforms,” says Serhiy Tokarev. This shortage has created challenges for buyers, and Jome seeks to address this gap. With its AI-driven system, Jome aggregates approximately 90% of available new construction homes across 16 U.S. cities, providing users with a seamless and efficient experience.
The startup’s mission is clear: make buying a new home effortless, enjoyable, and stress-free. According to Jome, their platform is tailored for those who cherish the excitement of stepping into a new space and believe every home is an adventure.
Funding and Growth Plans
The Series A funding round, led by Geek Ventures, also saw participation from prominent investors including Roosh Ventures, u.ventures, Toloka VC, Vesna Capital, Network VC, SID Venture Partners, Flyer One Ventures, and Forefront VP. Jome plans to use the funds to expand its market reach, enhance its AI technology, and further refine the home-buying experience for both consumers and developers.
Dan Hnatchkovsky, Jome’s co-founder, expressed his enthusiasm for the platform’s potential: “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.”
About Jome
Founded in 2020 by Dan Hnatchkovsky and Sofia Vyshnevska, Jome was previously known as NewHomesMate. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the platform aggregates nearly 90% of available new construction homes in 16 major U.S. cities. Since its inception, Jome has assisted over 100,000 buyers, cementing its position as a reliable resource for finding new homes.
Roosh Ventures, meanwhile, specializes in early-stage investments, from Pre-seed to Series A. With a focus on AI/ML, Gaming, Fintech, Consumer & Entertainment Apps, and Marketing & AdTech, the firm aims to accelerate growth and maximize profitability for its portfolio companies. Roosh Ventures has offices in Kyiv, Paris, and London and has backed over 40 startups, including Deel, TheGuarantors, Oura, and Pipe. Its co-investors include top-tier firms such as Sequoia Capital, a16z, and Tencent.