# Type Five

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/type-five

- Industry: Construction
- Headquarters: Berkeley, US
- Website: www.typefive.com
- Total disclosed funding: $7.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Dec 13, 2024)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Type Five, based in the US, specializes in creating customizable backyard homes utilizing modular designs, allowing clients to personalize their living spaces efficiently and effectively.

Type Five is focused on the development of customizable backyard homes. Located in Berkeley, US, the company has operated with a strategic vision that has included a successful funding round. The firm has raised USD 5.00 mn in its most recent funding round in May 2025 from unspecified investors, bringing the total amount raised to USD 5.00 mn. There are no mentions of subsidiaries or prior mergers. The founder's background is not provided, nor is any previous company history. 

Type Five specializes in customizable backyard homes, leveraging a modular design system that allows clients to tailor the size, shape, and layout of their living spaces to meet specific needs. Their product offerings are designed to enhance the usability of outdoor spaces, providing homeowners with versatile solutions for additional living areas, home offices, or recreational spaces. The company employs advanced construction methods to ensure efficient building processes, significantly reducing typical move-in times by a third or more. Type Five primarily serves residential clients across various geographical markets in the United States, specifically targeting urban areas where space optimization is critical. Their customer base includes homeowners seeking innovative and flexible housing solutions that maintain high standards of quality and craftsmanship.

Type Five generates revenue through direct-to-consumer transactions, where clients engage in the design and construction of their backyard homes. The company utilizes a transparent pricing model that ensures clients receive guaranteed, up-front costs for the entire project, fostering trust and clarity throughout the purchasing process. Each project consists of a comprehensive design phase, followed by standardized construction practices that enhance operational efficiency. Type Five's pricing structure accommodates a variety of customizable features, allowing clients to select options that best fit their budgets and preferences. This approach supports individual customer needs and positions Type Five competitively within the modular home market.

Type Five plans to leverage its most recent funding of USD 5.00 mn, raised in May 2025, to expand its product line and introduce new customizable backyard home designs. The company is targeting growth into additional urban markets across the United States, with an emphasis on regions where housing needs are rapidly evolving. The expected rollout of new products and market expansion is anticipated within the next 12 to 18 months.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Dec 13, 2024, $7.5M — Haystack, Village Global, Carbide Ventures, SNR, Zelda Ventures, Night Capital

## Investors

- Haystack (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/haystack) — Seed
- Village Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/village-global) — Seed
- Carbide Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/carbide-ventures) — Seed
- SNR (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/snr) — Seed
- Zelda Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zelda-ventures) — Seed
- Night Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/night-capital) — Seed