Kiavi (formerly LendingHome) is a tech-enabled private lender to residential real estate investors (REIs) in the United States. The company harnesses data and AI to offer bridge loans, fix-and-flip/rehab loans, rental loans, and new construction financing through a fast, transparent online platform. With over $27 billion in funded loans across 45+ states, Kiavi helps REIs revitalize aged U.S. housing stock by providing fast, reliable capital to scale their businesses.
Total raised
$241M
Last stage
Growth
Investors
Matt Humphrey
Started Kiavi (formerly LendingHome) in 2013. Served as Founder and CEO for seven years. Serial entrepreneur who has founded 6 startups, including HomeRun (acquired for $100M+). Holds a BS in CS and MBA from Carnegie Mellon.
LinkedInJames Herbert
Co-Founded Kiavi (formerly LendingHome). Previously founded a residential real estate private equity fund and Colony American Homes. Former VP at Colony Capital and VP in Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley. Holds a BA in Economics and MBA from Stanford University.
Arvind Mohan
CEO of Kiavi with 15+ years in residential real estate and investment banking. Previously spent 10+ years in the fixed income division at Barclays. Joined Kiavi in 2016, served as COO since 2020 before being appointed CEO. Holds BS and MS in Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.
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