HomeSphere
HomeSphere is a Broomfield, Colorado-based SaaS digital marketplace connecting 2,700+ U.S. residential home builders with 80+ building product manufacturers through rebate management, sales intelligence and lead generation tools, serving approximately 325,000 home closings per year.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersLakewood, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What HomeSphere does
HomeSphere is a digital marketplace and SaaS platform for the U.S. residential construction industry, connecting local and regional home builders with building product manufacturers through rebate management and sales intelligence tools. Founded in 1999 in Lakewood/Broomfield, Colorado, the company invented third-party rebate management for homebuilders and operates a network of 2,700+ active builders and 80+ manufacturer brands covering 1,500+ rebate-eligible products across categories including HVAC, appliances, roofing, siding, flooring, lighting, cabinets and hardware. Member builders close an estimated 270,000–325,000 homes annually and channel approximately $900M in annual sales to manufacturer partners, addressing what the company characterizes as a $16 billion annual market opportunity in building product spending.
The product portfolio is built on a cloud-based platform combining HomeSphere-HQ (rebate management and builder relationship tracking), My HomeSphere (a digital home binder mobile app reframed as an "AI-driven" homeowner experience in 2024), HomeSphere-IQ (a manufacturer-facing sales, marketing and market-share intelligence platform with a LEADPLUS lead-generation module), HomeCapture (a geolocated jobsite documentation app), and AllTrack (direct contract and margin management SaaS introduced in 2004). HomeSphere earns revenue from manufacturers through rebate-administration and platform-subscription fees on HomeSphere-IQ; the builder-facing rebate program is free, and the company also monetizes a Home Depot Pro Xtra referral channel for subcontractors and trades. Distribution is hybrid, combining nine U.S. regional market specialists, a dedicated inside-sales and manufacturer partner-engagement team, and self-service enrollment portals, supported by annual Link Events for relationship building.
HomeSphere is a privately held LLC operating under Teakwood Capital, a Dallas-based private equity firm that made a growth capital investment in November 2016 following an October 2015 management buyout financed by Cypress Growth Capital. Current leadership includes CEO Glenn Renner and President/COO Greg Schwarzer (promoted from Chief Revenue Officer in 2019). The company has progressively grown its strategic manufacturer portfolio to include Home Depot, Leviton, LiftMaster, Rinnai, Behr, PPG, Kidde, Wilsonart, Overhead Door, Wayne Dalton and others, and has extended its platform into multifamily builders, subcontractors/trades and ultimately the homebuyer through the digital home binder.
HomeSphere firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HomeSphere
- Legal name
- HomeSphere, LLC
- Website
- https://homesphere.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- HomeSphere is a Broomfield, Colorado-based SaaS digital marketplace connecting 2,700+ U.S. residential home builders with 80+ building product manufacturers through rebate management, sales intelligence and lead generation tools, serving approximately 325,000 home closings per year.
- Ownership category
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HomeSphere industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Industry SaaS — Rebate Management and Builder-Manufacturer Networking
- NAICS
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)
- SIC
- Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Construction, Home Improvement & Building Materials Marketplaces (CRAFABAO)
Keywords
Where HomeSphere is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lakewood
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
HomeSphere business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations
Revenue model
- Rebate Management Fees: HomeSphere earns revenue by managing third-party rebate programs for building product manufacturers. The rebate program is free for builders - revenue comes from manufacturers who pay HomeSphere to administer and manage their builder rebate programs. This includes tracking product usage, processing rebate claims, and facilitating payments between manufacturers and builders.
- Manufacturer Platform Subscriptions: Manufacturers pay for access to the HomeSphere-IQ platform which provides builder sales tools, marketing services, lead generation (LEADPLUS), market intelligence, and data analytics. The platform helps manufacturers grow market share with mid-sized builders through relationship building and targeted marketing campaigns.
- Sales to Partner Network: HomeSphere facilitates over $900M in annual sales to its manufacturer partners through the builder network. While this represents the total transaction volume facilitated rather than HomeSphere's cut, it demonstrates the scale of the marketplace and the value proposition for manufacturer participants.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Free rebate program for builders with access to 80+ manufacturer partners and 1,500+ rebate-eligible products |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
HomeSphere product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HomeSphere operates a digital marketplace and SaaS platform that connects U.S. residential home builders with building product manufacturers through third-party rebate management. Builders join free and earn cash rebates on 1,500+ products from 80+ manufacturers via the HomeSphere-HQ platform, while manufacturers pay subscription and program fees to access builder relationships, market share data, and lead generation through the HomeSphere-IQ platform. Additional products include the My HomeSphere homeowner app and the HomeCapture jobsite documentation app.
Product overview
HomeSphere is a digital marketplace platform for the residential construction industry connecting home builders with building product manufacturers through rebate and incentive programs. The platform operates on a modular architecture comprising HomeSphere-HQ as the core rebate management platform for builders, supplemented by My HomeSphere (mobile app for homeowners), HomeSphere-IQ (manufacturer sales and marketing intelligence platform), HomeCapture (jobsite documentation app), AllTrack (direct contract management SaaS), and LEADPLUS (lead generation module). The company facilitates rebate programs across 80+ manufacturing brands covering 1,500+ building products.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HomeSphere-HQ: Award-winning rebate management platform for builders to capture incentives on completed homes, discover new products, and manage relationships with manufacturers.
- My HomeSphere
- HomeSphere-IQ
- HomeCapture
- AllTrack
Products and services
- HomeSphere-HQ Award-winning rebate management platform that enables residential home builders to capture cash incentives on completed homes, discover new products, and manage relationships with 80+ manufacturer partners from a centralized dashboard. Tracks home closings and rebate earnings and serves as the core free offering for the 2,700+ builder network.
- My HomeSphere AI-driven digital home binder mobile app for new homeowners that includes warranty registration, product manuals, how-to videos, builder documents, and home management tools. Built to help builders replace closing binders and thumb drives with a sleek mobile app experience for the homebuyer handoff.
- HomeSphere-IQ Sales and marketing intelligence platform for building product manufacturers providing builder insights, behavioral and demographic data, market share analytics, a loyalty engine, lead generation through LEADPLUS, marketing services, and invoice validation tools to help manufacturers grow share with mid-sized home builders.
- HomeCapture Mobile jobsite documentation app that uses geolocation to capture product model and serial numbers at installation addresses, streamlining product tracking for warranty registration and reducing manual data entry errors for subcontractors and installers.
- AllTrack SaaS platform that gives builders control over their direct contracts and margins, released in 2004 as an enhancement to the original BRI platform and still part of the HomeSphere product line.
Quantifiable outcome
- $900M+ in annual sales to manufacturer partners through the builder network
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use HomeSphere
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
HomeSphere technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
HomeSphere partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Associated Materials Innovations (AMI) / GentekcorePartnership giving HomeSphere members access to savings on AMI brands Gentek Building Products (vinyl siding, windows, patio doors) and ASCEND Composite Cladding. Gentek is a trusted partner for builders delivering complete exterior building product lines.
- Kichler LightingcoreHomeSphere announced strategic partnership with Kichler lighting brand, expanding its marketplace lighting portfolio. The partnership offers builder members rebates on Kichler products including incentives for both Kichler and Progress Lighting within HomeSphere's platform, aiming to improve sourcing and margins for home builders.
- Overhead DoorcorePartnership providing HomeSphere member homebuilders access to exclusive savings on Overhead Door brand garage doors. Overhead Door leads the industry with over 100 years of superior design and customer support.
- Wayne DaltoncorePartnership offering HomeSphere builders exclusive savings on Wayne Dalton garage doors. With over 70 years of industry experience, Wayne Dalton offers versatile high-quality garage doors for any style and budget.
- GeniecorePartnership providing HomeSphere builders access to exclusive savings on Genie Pro Series garage door openers. Genie products feature easy installation, code compliance, and smart home integration through Aladdin Connect.
- Scissortail Building SupplycorePartnership delivering turnkey estimating and purchasing to the multifamily market. Offers exclusive savings on flooring products, labor and installation to HomeSphere's network of multifamily builders.
- RM InteriorscorePartnership offering flooring savings for home builders. RM Interiors provides turnkey flooring solutions for single- and multifamily builders nationwide through HomeSphere.
- Aterra DesignsminorPartnership giving local and regional builders exclusive access to lighting and electrical design services. Aterra Designs collaborates with builders to create unique homes while streamlining luxury lighting design introduction.
- KiddecorePartnership with North America's #1 home fire safety brand. Kidde smoke and CO detectors help prevent injuries and minimize damage by alerting homeowners to dangers earlier than competitors.
- Congoleum FlooringminorPartnership offering exclusive savings to homebuilders on Congoleum flooring products. Congoleum is a leading U.S. manufacturer of flooring products.
- FiberoncorePartnership offering exclusive savings on sustainably manufactured decking and railing materials. Fiberon's decking is made from up to 95% recycled content with strict performance testing and industry-leading warranties.
- Georgia-Pacific Building ProductscorePartnership offering exclusive savings on Greenheck products (exhaust ventilation fans, energy recovery ventilators) and Georgia-Pacific DensShield Tile Backer and ForceField Weather Barrier System.
- GreenheckcoreFirst-ever direct purchasing portal partnership removing barriers for HomeSphere builders to purchase Greenheck products directly through their e-commerce platform.
- LiftMastercorePartnership helping offset rising costs for homebuilders with rebates on LiftMaster garage door openers and access control products. LiftMaster is a leader in residential and commercial access control.
- WilsonartcorePartnership helping Wilsonart better serve builders. Wilsonart manufactures and distributes Quartz, Solid Surface, High Pressure Laminate, Wetwall and Thinscape engineered surfaces.
- LevitoncoreExpanded partnership with America's most widely used electrical wiring device brand. Leviton provides residential electrical products for safety, convenience and smart functionality.
- PPG PaintscorePartnership offering exclusive rebates to HomeSphere builders on PPG paints, stains and primers. PPG is a leading paint manufacturer serving professional builders.
- Behr Paint CompanycorePartnership offering exclusive rebates on Behr paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains and surface preparation products for professional builders.
- Rinnai America CorporationcorePartnership broadening and enriching connection with builders. Rinnai is the #1 tankless water heater as chosen by homeowners and first major tankless brand manufactured in the U.S.
- The Home DepotcoreNational partnership providing HomeSphere builders perks through The Home Depot's loyalty program. Contractors earn up to 2% cash back on purchases, volume pricing discounts, and paint rewards up to 20% off through Pro Xtra.
- MotiliminorMotili participates with HomeSphere and its new residential marketplace, offering turnkey HVAC technology, products, and solutions for residential and commercial properties.
- Nortek Security & ControlcoreNortek Security & Control joined the HomeSphere community, bringing security and control solutions (2GIG, Linear) to the builder network.
- Bryant Heating & Cooling SystemscorePartnership to develop relationships with HomeSphere's 2,600+ forward-thinking home builders. Bryant offers exceptional reliability and energy efficiency through heating and cooling products.
- Lennox HVACcoreLennox HVAC case study documents how they grew market share through HomeSphere partnership. Innovative solutions include energy-efficient air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, comfort controls and indoor air quality systems.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
HomeSphere competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Procore Technologies: Leading construction management SaaS platform serving general contractors, owners, and specialty trades across commercial and residential construction. While not a direct rebate marketplace, Procore serves the same builder audience and could expand into incentive/rebate workflows, making it the most consequential potential competitor for HomeSphere's manufacturer-facing services.
- Ferguson (formerly Build.com / Ferguson Enterprises): Largest U.S. distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and building products, with the legacy Build.com e-commerce marketplace. Represents a potential competitive threat as a vertically integrated building products distributor that could offer builders direct rebates and bypass intermediary platforms like HomeSphere.
- Dodge Construction Network: Data, analytics, and marketplace services provider for the construction industry, offering project leads, market intelligence, and specification tools. Comparable in providing data-driven intelligence services to building product manufacturers targeting the same audience HomeSphere serves.
- PlanGrid (Autodesk Construction Cloud): Construction productivity software for drawings, field collaboration, and project management, now part of Autodesk Construction Cloud. Competes for residential builder technology adoption and represents a potential platform-expansion vector for the same mid-market builder audience HomeSphere targets.
Direct peers
- Buildertrend: End-to-end project management and customer relationship software specifically built for home builders, remodelers, and contractors. Directly comparable in targeting residential builders with technology that improves operational efficiency, though it does not focus on rebate/incentive management or manufacturer relationships.
- CoConstruct: Construction project management software for custom home builders and remodelers, providing client communication, selections, and financial tools. Competes for the same mid-market residential builder customer base that HomeSphere serves with its rebate and product-discovery platform.
- Foundation Software: Accounting, job costing, and project management software for commercial and residential construction contractors. Competes for the same mid-market residential builder technology budget and offers an integrated operational platform with overlapping go-to-market focus.
Emerging players
- BuildingConnected (Autodesk): Construction bidding network owned by Autodesk that connects general contractors with subcontractors via a marketplace model. While focused on the bidding process rather than rebates, it shares HomeSphere's two-sided marketplace DNA in residential and commercial construction and competes for builder attention.
- Briq Technologies: AI-powered construction data analytics platform providing forecasting, project performance, and risk insights for construction firms. Comparable to HomeSphere-IQ's data-monetization thesis for manufacturers, though Briq targets contractors directly rather than product manufacturers.
- The Blue Book Network: Construction industry network and directory connecting general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Shares HomeSphere's marketplace orientation for the building products ecosystem, providing a discovery platform that overlaps with HomeSphere's product-introduction services for builders.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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HomeSphere leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
HomeSphere funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors4 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
HomeSphere M&A and investment
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Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about HomeSphere
What does HomeSphere do?
HomeSphere operates a digital marketplace and SaaS platform that connects U.S. residential home builders with building product manufacturers through third-party rebate management. Builders join free and earn cash rebates on 1,500+ products from 80+ manufacturers via the HomeSphere-HQ platform, while manufacturers pay subscription and program fees to access builder relationships, market share data, and lead generation through the HomeSphere-IQ platform. Additional products include the My HomeSphere homeowner app and the HomeCapture jobsite documentation app.
Is HomeSphere a public or private company?
HomeSphere is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was HomeSphere founded?
HomeSphere was founded in 1999. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is HomeSphere based?
HomeSphere is headquartered in Lakewood, United States, in the North America region.
How does HomeSphere make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Rebate Management Fees are the primary driver. The others are manufacturer Platform Subscriptions and sales to Partner Network.
Who are HomeSphere's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Procore Technologies, Ferguson (formerly Build.com / Ferguson Enterprises), Dodge Construction Network and PlanGrid (Autodesk Construction Cloud). Direct peers are Buildertrend, CoConstruct and Foundation Software. Emerging players are BuildingConnected (Autodesk), Briq Technologies and The Blue Book Network.
Does HomeSphere have an API?
No public API is recorded for HomeSphere.
What industry is HomeSphere in?
HomeSphere's product category is Construction Industry SaaS — Rebate Management and Builder-Manufacturer Networking. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAFABAO, Construction, Home Improvement & Building Materials Marketplaces. Its NAICS code is 518 and its SIC code is 7340.