Pointhound
Pointhound, formerly known as Homies, is a consumer-focused company in the travel and tourism industry, offering a platform for maximizing credit card points for free flights.
Company Overview
Pointhound, previously known as Homies, is a service provider in the travel, leisure, and tourism sector. The company offers a platform enabling users to earn and redeem credit card points for free flights. With a team size of 4, Pointhound operates from San Francisco, CA, and offers remote services across the United States and Canada. The company was part of the Y-Combinator S23 batch.
Services
Pointhound specializes in maximizing the value of credit card points for its users. The company provides free 1-1 point sessions with founders to strategize on earning and redeeming points efficiently. Pointhound also advises users against collaborating with third-party agencies that broker miles or violate frequent flyer program terms. Additionally, the company offers value-added services for booking award travel without engaging in the sale of miles.
Features and Platform
Pointhound's platform is designed to help users earn and redeem credit card points for free flights. The company's mileage run estimates are based on publicly available data, subject to change based on earning rates at the time of booking. Pointhound ensures users provide accurate passenger details when booking through airline reward programs to avoid errors. The platform is part of an affiliate sales network, receiving compensation for traffic sent to partner sites.
Industry and Operations
Pointhound operates within the consumer industry, focusing on travel, leisure, and tourism. The company provides services primarily in the United States and Canada, and its operations include advising users on maximizing credit card points and facilitating award travel bookings. Pointhound does not issue airline tickets or sell travel products directly but provides strategic support and planning.