Elio Mortgage Raises $5.1M Pre-seed

Elio Mortgage, based in New York, is an AI-native mortgage company that is redesigning the end-to-end mortgage origination process. The company has emerged from stealth with $5.1 million in pre-seed funding to transform the operating model and economics of the home loan industry.

Investors

The funding round was co-led by Motive Partners and Social Leverage. Jeff Horing, co-founder and managing director of Insight Partners, also participated as an angel investor.

Elio Mortgage Use of Funds

The capital will be used to support continued product development, the expansion of Elio's licensed mortgage operations nationwide, and the recruitment of loan officers as the company scales its AI-native brokerage model.

About Elio Mortgage

Founded in 2026 by Oren Michaely and Arad Lev Ari, Elio Mortgage is on a mission to rebuild mortgage origination from the ground up. The company operates a licensed mortgage brokerage powered by a proprietary agentic platform that automates workflows, allowing loan officers to focus on client relationships and advisory services. The platform also serves as an embedded mortgage arm for financial advisors, real estate agents, and home builders.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://elio.mortgage

Company: Elio Mortgage
Raised: $5.1M
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: September 29, 2026
Lead Investor: Motive Partners, Social Leverage
Additional Investors: Jeff Horing
Company Website: www.elio.mortgage
Software Category: FinTech