Hometap named Bostinno's 'Inno on Fire' 2021 Honoree

If 2020 was a strange year for Boston’s startups, companies and nonprofits, 2021 was its equally weird sequel.

Today, we’re honoring the companies that were on fire in 2021, raising money, growing their firms, bringing in new customers, launching new products and boosting Boston’s ecosystem. Soon, we’ll announce the Blazer winners, one from each category, chosen by our panel of judges.

Without further ado, here are your 2021 Inno on Fire honorees:

Hometap: Hometap is a Boston startup looking to disrupt the real estate market by providing an alternative to loans called a “home equity investment,” providing cash in exchange for a share in the home’s future value. The company made a key executive hire in April, bringing tech industry veteran Moe Khan onboard as vice president of engineering. It also expanded operations to Pennsylvania, Washington and Ohio, extending its reach to 15 states. And during the second half of the pandemic, it pivoted to go remote with previously in-person processes, such as home appraisals,
financings and county recordings.

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