Airbnb

Airbnb operates a global platform connecting hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations and experiences. It offers private rooms, luxury villas, homes, and unique stays worldwide.

Brian Chesky

Co-Founder, CEO, Chairman of the Board and Member of Stakeholder Committee

Past deals in Travel

Tiqets

Series C in 2019
Tiqets operates an online ticketing platform for cultural and entertainment experiences, enabling travelers to discover, book, and use digital tickets for museums and attractions worldwide. The platform offers instant ticketing, mobile delivery, flexible cancellation, and skip-the-line entry, helping visitors plan ahead and manage bookings on their devices. Tiqets serves venues across Europe, the United States, the Middle East, and beyond, focusing on simplifying entrance and increasing onsite conversion through its technology and marketing tools. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Amsterdam.

Atlas Obscura

Series B in 2019
Atlas Obscura is an online travel media company that catalogs unusual and obscure destinations worldwide, combining user-generated content with editorial storytelling. Its platform serves as a global catalog of hidden places, remarkable histories, scientific marvels, and distinctive foods, offering travelers a collaborative guide and experiences around the world. Founded in 2009 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Atlas Obscura publishes features and articles on history, science, and food, and connects explorers through a shared interest in discovery.

Urbandoor

Acquisition in 2019
Urbandoor is a company that specializes in providing a web-based, mobile-friendly platform for booking and managing temporary lodging in furnished apartments. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Urbandoor acts as an intermediary between apartment providers and clients, primarily serving business travelers who require extended stays. The company aims to offer a trusted and convenient way for companies and their employees to find serviced apartments when traveling for work, while also providing multifamily owners and corporate housing companies with tools to manage hospitality in their apartments. Urbandoor's mission is to create a seamless experience for both guests and providers, similar to how OpenTable revolutionized restaurant reservations. The company was acquired by Airbnb in 2019.

OYO

Series E in 2019
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company based in Ahmedabad, India, that was founded in 2013. The company specializes in owning and operating a network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, which are available for booking through its mobile application. OYO aims to provide affordable and comfortable accommodation options, catering to both budget-conscious travelers and those seeking premium experiences. By offering technology-driven solutions, OYO empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners in the hospitality sector, enhancing their operational efficiency and revenue potential. The company is a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited and is recognized for its commitment to delivering quality services comparable to those of five-star hotels while remaining accessible to a broader audience.

HotelTonight

Acquisition in 2019
HotelTonight, Inc. is a mobile application designed for booking same-day hotel accommodations, specializing in last-minute deals for unsold rooms. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform provides a marketplace that allows hotels to fill last-minute vacancies that would otherwise remain unoccupied. Users can easily access these discounted rates through their smartphones and tablets, making it a convenient option for business travelers, leisure travelers, and locals alike. The application enables bookings for rooms up to 100 days in advance, catering to various travel needs while ensuring significant savings for its customers. As of April 2019, HotelTonight operates as a subsidiary of Airbnb, Inc.

Accomable

Acquisition in 2017
Accomable, established in 2015 and headquartered in London, operates as a global online platform specializing in accessible travel. It connects users with mobility difficulties to accessible holiday rental properties and hotels worldwide, currently offering destinations across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The platform enables property advertisers to detail access information, facilitating informed decisions for potential visitors. Accomable was founded by Srin Madipalli and Martyn Sibley, who share a personal connection to accessibility needs, and is now a subsidiary of Airbnb, Inc.

Vacaleo

Acquisition in 2017
The project launched in 2015 and was based in the European tech startup hub Berlin. Vacaleo.com was the world's most comprehensive metasearch engine for vacation and business rentals worldwide. Vacaleo was acquired by Airbnb in April 2017. https://www.skadden.com/about/news-and-rankings/news/2017/04/airbnb-to-acquire-germany-based-companies

Trip4real

Acquisition in 2016
Trip4real is a community platform that connects travelers with local residents to offer authentic experiences in various European cities. By allowing locals to create and host tours and activities, Trip4real enables visitors to explore destinations through the eyes of those who know them best. Travelers can engage in unique activities, such as guided tours by street artists in London, cooking classes with chefs in Madrid, or social outings with locals in Lisbon. The platform emphasizes a personalized approach to tourism, facilitating meaningful interactions and connections between visitors and the local culture. Through its user-friendly design, Trip4real fosters a community of over 20,000 users, promoting a different way to travel that prioritizes local experiences.

Vamo

Acquisition in 2015
Vamo was an online travel planning service based in Seattle that aimed to simplify the process of booking trips with multiple city stops. The platform allowed users to plan and book comprehensive vacations or business trips through its website. Despite its innovative approach to travel planning, Vamo was acquired by Airbnb, which subsequently led to the shutdown of the service. The company was known for its experienced team dedicated to enhancing the travel planning experience.
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