Airbnb
#6 on Setter30 -5 Most recent: Q4 2020Airbnb operates a global marketplace connecting hosts and travelers seeking alternative accommodations across 220+ countries. The platform facilitates bookings ranging from private rooms to entire homes and offers experiences alongside its core lodging product.
Public Company
Airbnb is publicly traded
IPO'd on Dec 10, 2020
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under ABNB.
Overview
Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Founded
2008
Employees
8,200
Total Funding
$5.34B
8 rounds
Last Private Valuation
$18B
Apr 2020
Setter30 Ranking
Funding
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Total raised $5.34B across 8 rounds
Last updated 09-13-2026
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Debt + Equity (COVID) | $2B | $18B | Silver Lake, Sixth Street Partners |
| Sep 2016 | Series F | $1B | $31B | CapitalG |
| Jun 2015 | Series E | $1.5B | $25.5B | General Atlantic, Hillhouse Capital |
Valuation Trajectory
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Entry · Seed
$2M
Jan 2009
Airbnb today
$18B
Apr 2020 · latest mark
Airbnb multiple
9000x
valuation uplift since first round
Y-axis is logarithmic. Hollow dots = estimated valuations. Does not represent realized investor returns.
Leadership
Brian Chesky
Founder & CEO
Joe Gebbia
Co-founder & Board Member
Nathan Blecharczyk
Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer
Ellie Mertz
Chief Financial Officer
Dave Stephenson
Chief Business Officer
Competitors
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
Vrbo
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Booking.com
Online travel agency offering hotels and vacation rentals globally
Expedia Group
Travel marketplace covering accommodations, flights, and packages
Marriott International
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Plum Guide
Curated luxury short-term rental marketplace
Tripadvisor
Travel review platform with vacation rental and booking services
Airbnb Investment FAQ
Airbnb FAQ
Yes, Airbnb is publicly traded under the ticker symbol ABNB on the NASDAQ. The company went public in Dec 10, 2020.
Airbnb trades under the ticker symbol ABNB on the NASDAQ. It began trading in Dec 10, 2020.
Airbnb (ABNB on the NASDAQ) shares can be purchased through any standard brokerage account — including Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and online platforms like Robinhood or E*TRADE. Search for the ticker ABNB to place an order.
Airbnb went public in Dec 10, 2020 via ipo, with an offering valuation of approximately $18B. Airbnb is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker ABNB after its December 2020 IPO at a fully-diluted valuation of approximately $100.7 billion.
Airbnb raised $5.34B across 8 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.
Airbnb was co-founded by Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk in 2008.
Airbnb is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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