Hover

Hover

3D home-improvement visualization and collaboration platform

About Hover

Simplify's Rating
Why Hover is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

VR & AR

Consumer Software

Enterprise Software

Design

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$127.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Overview

Hover.to provides a cloud-based 3D visualization platform for home improvement projects. It serves homeowners, contractors, and construction companies by letting users visualize renovation ideas in 3D before starting, collaborate on plans, obtain accurate measurements, generate estimates, and order materials all within one system. The product works as a subscription service: users can start with a free trial and then pay for access to features. The platform also includes a faster claims process to help homeowners handle insurance claims more quickly. Compared to competitors, Hover.to combines 3D visualization, collaboration, measurement accuracy, estimates, and materials ordering in one integrated workspace, with a focus on improving communication and trust between homeowners and professionals. Its goal is to streamline planning, quoting, ordering, and claims for home improvement projects, reducing friction and boosting customer satisfaction.

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What believers are saying

  • Insurance carrier integrations with Verisk, CoreLogic expand claims TAM significantly.[2][6]
  • Contractor financing product could capture payment processing fees and improve retention.[1]
  • Commercial property assessment expansion targets higher-value projects and longer contracts.[1]

What critics are saying

  • Xactimate's native 3D enhancements post-Verisk integration threaten 15–25% revenue collapse.[1]
  • Google's AR renovation preview in Maps directly competes with homeowner visualizations.[1]
  • Autodesk Construction Cloud's free AI takeoff tools undercut Hover's pay-per-project pricing.[1]

What makes Hover unique

  • Smartphone-based 3D modeling reduces inspection time from 10 days to hours.[3][4]
  • Integrated Direct Ordering platform connects measurements to material purchasing with distributors.[1]
  • White-label AI design partnerships with James Hardie demonstrate enterprise adoption potential.[1]

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Funding

Total Funding

$127.3M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

6 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series D funding is typically for companies that are already well-established but need more funding to continue their growth. This round is often used to stabilize the company or prepare for an IPO.
Series D Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$77M
$60M
Hover
$70M
Twilio
$80M
Handshake
$100M
Affirm

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Family Leave

Mandatory Self-Care Days

Remote Wellbeing Resources

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
Roofing Contractor
Apr 25th, 2025
James Hardie Debuts Hardie Designer, Powered by Hover's AI Technology

James Hardie Building Products Inc., a subsidiary of James Hardie Industries, and Hover, a leader in 3D property technology, announced the launch of Hardie Designer, an AI design tool powered by Hover.

PYMNTS
Mar 22nd, 2024
Ai Revolutionizes Home Design With Instant, Innovative Solutions

A new artificial intelligence program that can design a house in seconds shows how technology is transforming the way we envision and create our living spaces. Icon, known for its 3D-printed housing, is venturing further into automation with the launch of Vitruvius, an AI system designed to empower consumers in the home design process. Currently, in open beta, the program promises to streamline the creation of customized floor plans for interior and exterior renders, eventually progressing to complete construction blueprints and schedules. “In the future, I believe nearly all construction will be done by robots, and nearly all construction-related information will be processed and managed by AI systems,” Icon CEO Jason Ballard said in a news release. “Vitruvius will become the default method for Icon in designing custom homes. We intend to be selling and building Vitruvius-designed homes beginning this year.”

Roofing Contractor
Sep 14th, 2022
Roofing Contractor partners with HOVER Inc.

"The adoption of digital technology within the building industry is accelerating rapidly, so Roofing Contractor is excited to announce the renewal of its partnership with HOVER."

PR Newswire
Jun 15th, 2022
Cb Insights Names Hover As One Of The Top 50 Most Innovative Insurtech Startups Of 2022

HOVER recognized for its powerful technology leveraging property data to transform the claims process for insurers and homeowners SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HOVER, the technology company that transforms smartphone photos of any property into a digital twin with valuable...

Hover
Mar 9th, 2022
HOVER Inc. integrated with Verisk on Mar 9th 22'.

HOVER Inc. is proud to announce that HOVER is now fully integrated with Verisk’s Xactimate and XactAnalysis!

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