Homie

Homie is a Mexican proptech platform founded in 2015 that operates a digital marketplace for long-term residential rentals in Mexico and Chile. The company eliminates traditional barriers to renting by allowing tenants to lease properties without guarantors or security deposits, using proprietary algorithms and data mining to assess risk profiles. Property owners benefit from free listings across multiple platforms, guaranteed timely payments backed by Homie, and the option to receive advance rent payments from the first month. The platform manages the complete rental lifecycle, including property viewings, digital contract signing using blockchain-encrypted signatures, and ongoing property administration. Homie currently manages over 6,000 properties under administration, including more than 15 exclusive multifamily buildings in Mexico. The company expanded internationally in 2022 through the acquisition of Capitalizarme's Rent division in Chile, increasing its portfolio by 65 percent. In 2024, Homie unified its brands under the name Homie rent and formed a strategic partnership with Greystar, the global rental housing leader, adding over 3,000 units in Chile and projecting 35 percent portfolio growth. The company operates in over 100 cities across Mexico and manages properties in more than 400 buildings in Chile. Homie has raised approximately $8.3 million to $16 million in total funding from investors including Equity International (led by Sam Zell), Angel Ventures, Vinte, Capitalizarme, and MassChallenge. The platform generates revenue by charging landlords and tenants one month's rent upon lease signing, plus ongoing monthly commissions to property owners and fees for services like Respaldo Homie, the guarantor replacement product. Francisco Andragnes currently serves as CEO, and the company is headquartered in Mexico City at Paseo de la Reforma 296.