Homeward

Homeward is a real estate technology company based in Austin, Texas, focused on simplifying the homebuying and selling process. Founded by Tim Heyl, a former real estate agent, Homeward addresses the challenge buyers face when they need to sell their current home before purchasing a new one. Their flagship service, "Buy Before You Sell," allows Homeward to buy a new home for the buyer, enabling a smooth transition without the need for temporary housing. The company offers three main services: "Sell to Homeward," where homeowners receive cash offers for their homes; "Buy Before You Sell," which allows buyers to move into a new home before selling their old one; and "Make a Cash Offer," which enables buyers to make competitive cash offers on new homes. Homeward's services are designed to enhance the homebuying experience, providing flexibility and quick closing times, while also supporting real estate agents in delivering innovative solutions to their clients.

Real Estate Austin, United States Founded 2018 ~270 employees Private · Debt Financing

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Employees
270
+2.3% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1.4M
Revenue ~$371M
Total funding
$732M
Last round Debt Financing, May 2021
12-month attrition
15.9%
Tech: 11.3%
H1B filings, FY2026
3
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
8
Last 30 days

Salaries at Homeward

All salaries

7 salary profiles in India

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering4

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 3 filings.

Funding

  • May 2021 · Debt Financing · $235M
  • May 2021 · Debt Financing · $235M
  • May 2021 · Series B · $137M · Norwest Venture Partners, Blackstone, Breyer Capital
  • May 2020 · Venture · $20M · Adams Street Partners, Javelin Venture Partners, LiveOak Venture Partners.
  • May 2020 · Debt Financing · $85M
  • Jul 2019 · Debt Financing · $21M · LiveOak Venture Partners

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Homeward FAQ

How many employees does Homeward have?

Homeward has about 270 employees, up 2.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Homeward sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Homeward filed 3 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Homeward's revenue per employee?

Homeward makes about $1.37M in revenue per employee, based on $371M annual revenue and 270 employees.

How much does Homeward pay?

6figr has 7 salary profiles for Homeward in India and 2 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Homeward salaries page. See Homeward salaries in India

How much funding has Homeward raised?

Homeward has raised $732.5M in total funding; its latest round was Debt Financing in May 2021.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.