Lennar Corporation, established in 1954 and based in Miami, Florida, is among the largest homebuilders in the United States. The company specializes in constructing quality homes that cater to a diverse range of buyers, including first-time, move-up, and active adult consumers. Lennar offers a variety of housing options, including affordable, move-up, and retirement homes, tailored to different lifestyles in urban, golf course, active adult, and suburban communities. In addition to its homebuilding operations, the company provides mortgage financing and related services through its financial-services segment. Lennar is also engaged in the construction of multifamily and single-family rental properties and has made investments in various housing-related technology startups.
Executive Chairman and Member of the Board of Directors
22 past transactions
Rausch Coleman Homes
Acquisition in 2024
Rausch Coleman Homes is a real estate company providing real estate services. The firm is involved in every aspect of community planning from acquiring the land, designing the homes, planning the street layout, and creating the open parks and other community amenities. Ernest R. Coleman launched the firm in Fayetteville, Arkansas in 1957.
Veev
Acquisition in 2023
Veev Inc., established in 2017 and located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a building technology company focused on transforming the construction and experience of homes. It offers a comprehensive home operating system that integrates room-specific lighting, climate control, and security features, addressing a wide range of smart housing needs. Veev utilizes innovative materials such as light gauge steel for framing and high performance acrylic for surfaces, alongside advanced systems for radiant climate control. The company's offerings include a panelized building system and a digital ecosystem that enhances home management, safety, and maintenance. Currently, Veev is concentrating on high-performance multifamily units and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), with a development pipeline that encompasses over 230 units and 620,000 gross building square feet.
Cover
Series B in 2021
Cover is a technology company that specializes in creating custom Backyard Studios and guesthouses as energy-efficient housing alternatives. The company employs proprietary design software to assess property specifications, facilitating a streamlined process that encompasses design, permitting, manufacturing, and installation. By utilizing a precision manufactured building system, Cover aims to deliver high-quality designs and functional spaces in significantly less time compared to traditional construction methods. Initially launched in Los Angeles, the company is now accepting pre-orders on a global scale, reflecting its commitment to making well-designed living spaces accessible to a broader audience.
Dandelion Energy
Series B in 2021
Dandelion Energy, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in providing affordable geothermal heating and cooling installations. The company has developed a home geothermal system that replaces traditional air conditioning and heating equipment with an efficient heat pump and safe underground pipes. This system harnesses thermal energy from the earth to regulate indoor temperatures and produce hot water, allowing homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to a more sustainable geothermal solution. Dandelion Energy aims to make renewable energy accessible and cost-effective for residential customers.
Cover
Series A in 2020
Cover is a technology company that specializes in creating custom Backyard Studios and guesthouses as energy-efficient housing alternatives. The company employs proprietary design software to assess property specifications, facilitating a streamlined process that encompasses design, permitting, manufacturing, and installation. By utilizing a precision manufactured building system, Cover aims to deliver high-quality designs and functional spaces in significantly less time compared to traditional construction methods. Initially launched in Los Angeles, the company is now accepting pre-orders on a global scale, reflecting its commitment to making well-designed living spaces accessible to a broader audience.
Hippo Insurance
Series E in 2020
Hippo Insurance Services is a home insurance provider focused on enhancing the protection and safety of homeowners. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Austin and Dallas, the company offers innovative insurance solutions that cover a wide range of household needs, including electronics, home offices, and service line protection. By leveraging real-time data and smart home technology, Hippo is developing an integrated home protection platform aimed at reducing homeowners' concerns and improving their overall experience. The company operates across 37 states, making its products accessible to over 80 percent of U.S. homeowners. Hippo's business model includes a Services segment that generates fees and commissions without assuming underwriting risk and an Insurance-as-a-Service segment that supports third-party managing general agents, while the Hippo Home Insurance Program directly engages in homeowners insurance. The majority of Hippo's revenue is derived from the Insurance-as-a-Service segment.
Dandelion Energy
Series A in 2020
Dandelion Energy, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in providing affordable geothermal heating and cooling installations. The company has developed a home geothermal system that replaces traditional air conditioning and heating equipment with an efficient heat pump and safe underground pipes. This system harnesses thermal energy from the earth to regulate indoor temperatures and produce hot water, allowing homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to a more sustainable geothermal solution. Dandelion Energy aims to make renewable energy accessible and cost-effective for residential customers.
Level Home
Corporate Round in 2019
Level Home is a startup that specializes in home automation and smart home control. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, their team is made up of experienced thinkers, creators, and doers from technology companies including Apple, Nest, Google, and 3M. Level Home aims to make people's every day better and to push the boundaries of what technology can do.
Divvy Homes
Series B in 2019
Divvy Homes, founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a technology-driven real estate platform that aims to make homeownership more accessible. The company operates in key markets, including San Francisco, Atlanta, Cleveland, and Seattle, offering a rent-to-own model that allows customers to select any home on the market. Divvy Homes purchases the property on behalf of the renter, who then makes monthly rent payments while building savings toward a future purchase. This approach not only assists individuals in overcoming barriers to homeownership but also provides them with the flexibility to buy their home when they are ready or to walk away and cash out their savings. Through its services, Divvy Homes seeks to address the housing affordability gap and provide a transparent path to homeownership for families.
Proof
Series B in 2019
Proof is an identity verification platform that focuses on enhancing the security of business transactions. By verifying identities, it ensures that digital transactions are conducted with a high level of trust and security. This platform aims to protect both businesses and their customers by providing a reliable framework for identity assurance and transaction management. Through its services, Proof facilitates secure interactions in an increasingly digital landscape.
Hippo Insurance
Series D in 2019
Hippo Insurance Services is a home insurance provider focused on enhancing the protection and safety of homeowners. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Austin and Dallas, the company offers innovative insurance solutions that cover a wide range of household needs, including electronics, home offices, and service line protection. By leveraging real-time data and smart home technology, Hippo is developing an integrated home protection platform aimed at reducing homeowners' concerns and improving their overall experience. The company operates across 37 states, making its products accessible to over 80 percent of U.S. homeowners. Hippo's business model includes a Services segment that generates fees and commissions without assuming underwriting risk and an Insurance-as-a-Service segment that supports third-party managing general agents, while the Hippo Home Insurance Program directly engages in homeowners insurance. The majority of Hippo's revenue is derived from the Insurance-as-a-Service segment.
Doma
Series B in 2019
Doma is focused on transforming residential real estate transactions by providing an instant closing experience. Utilizing machine intelligence and patented technology, the company aims to make real estate closings both quick and affordable. Doma operates through two main segments: Underwriting and Corporate and Other. The Underwriting segment primarily generates revenue from its title insurance underwriting business, which includes policies referred through Direct Agents and Third-Party Agents. The Corporate and Other segment encompasses the execution of title, escrow, and settlement services, supporting the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the real estate closing process.
Opendoor
Series E in 2019
Opendoor operates a digital platform that simplifies the residential real estate market by facilitating the buying and selling of homes online. The company allows sellers to receive offers without the need to list or show their properties, thereby streamlining the selling process. Buyers can explore available homes and access them instantly through the company's application, enhancing the home-buying experience. Opendoor generates revenue primarily through home sales, alongside additional income from various real estate services, making it a comprehensive solution for those looking to navigate the real estate market efficiently.
Dandelion Energy
Series A in 2019
Dandelion Energy, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in providing affordable geothermal heating and cooling installations. The company has developed a home geothermal system that replaces traditional air conditioning and heating equipment with an efficient heat pump and safe underground pipes. This system harnesses thermal energy from the earth to regulate indoor temperatures and produce hot water, allowing homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to a more sustainable geothermal solution. Dandelion Energy aims to make renewable energy accessible and cost-effective for residential customers.
Dandelion
Series A in 2019
Dandelion is a developer and provider of a marketing platform designed to facilitate the seamless discovery of content and commerce. The company enables sellers and service providers to utilize existing content, such as product catalogs and marketplace listings, to create effective advertisements. These ads can be deployed across social media channels, thereby enhancing marketing efforts. Dandelion's vision is to empower individuals and businesses to easily engage in marketing activities, fostering an environment where anyone can participate as a marketer in addition to being a seller.
Doma
Series B in 2019
Doma is focused on transforming residential real estate transactions by providing an instant closing experience. Utilizing machine intelligence and patented technology, the company aims to make real estate closings both quick and affordable. Doma operates through two main segments: Underwriting and Corporate and Other. The Underwriting segment primarily generates revenue from its title insurance underwriting business, which includes policies referred through Direct Agents and Third-Party Agents. The Corporate and Other segment encompasses the execution of title, escrow, and settlement services, supporting the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the real estate closing process.
Hippo Insurance
Series C in 2018
Hippo Insurance Services is a home insurance provider focused on enhancing the protection and safety of homeowners. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Austin and Dallas, the company offers innovative insurance solutions that cover a wide range of household needs, including electronics, home offices, and service line protection. By leveraging real-time data and smart home technology, Hippo is developing an integrated home protection platform aimed at reducing homeowners' concerns and improving their overall experience. The company operates across 37 states, making its products accessible to over 80 percent of U.S. homeowners. Hippo's business model includes a Services segment that generates fees and commissions without assuming underwriting risk and an Insurance-as-a-Service segment that supports third-party managing general agents, while the Hippo Home Insurance Program directly engages in homeowners insurance. The majority of Hippo's revenue is derived from the Insurance-as-a-Service segment.
Blueprint Power
Series A in 2018
Blueprint Power is a New York City-based technology company focused on enhancing the financial sustainability and growth of distributed clean energy systems. By transforming portfolios of real estate into energy-generating power plants, Blueprint enables these properties to produce excess electricity that can be sold to markets and customers seeking reliable energy sources. The company employs machine learning and data analytics to optimize energy management in commercial buildings, facilitating their participation in wholesale energy markets. This innovative approach not only generates additional revenue streams for property owners but also allows them to capitalize on their existing energy assets. Founded by seasoned professionals from leading technology and energy firms, Blueprint Power is supported by influential leaders and investors from the real estate and energy sectors.
Opendoor
Series E in 2018
Opendoor operates a digital platform that simplifies the residential real estate market by facilitating the buying and selling of homes online. The company allows sellers to receive offers without the need to list or show their properties, thereby streamlining the selling process. Buyers can explore available homes and access them instantly through the company's application, enhancing the home-buying experience. Opendoor generates revenue primarily through home sales, alongside additional income from various real estate services, making it a comprehensive solution for those looking to navigate the real estate market efficiently.
CalAtlantic Homes
Acquisition in 2018
CalAtlantic Homes. Continuing the legacies of Ryland and Standard Pacific. With nearly 100 years of combined homebuilding expertise, CalAtlantic Homes, the new company formed by the merger of these two well‐respected companies, operates in 17 states with 26 divisions serving 41 major markets. Together, the breadth of organizational talent, collective experience, shared customer and quality focus, and an array of exceptional product offerings make CalAtlantic a substantial force in the new home sector.
Opendoor
Debt Financing in 2018
Opendoor operates a digital platform that simplifies the residential real estate market by facilitating the buying and selling of homes online. The company allows sellers to receive offers without the need to list or show their properties, thereby streamlining the selling process. Buyers can explore available homes and access them instantly through the company's application, enhancing the home-buying experience. Opendoor generates revenue primarily through home sales, alongside additional income from various real estate services, making it a comprehensive solution for those looking to navigate the real estate market efficiently.
WCI Communities
Acquisition in 2016
WCI has developed master-planned communities where today there are over 150,000 residents who enjoy amenity-rich lifestyles. WCI is fully committed to maintain and enhance this trust and will demand the highest quality construction and customer service to ensure The Experience Is Everything® for their valued customers.
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