Airbnb, Inc.
name
Airbnb, Inc.
id
ABNB
summary
Airbnb, Inc. operates an online marketplace for lodging, primarily homestays for vacation rentals, and tourism activities. Founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk in San Francisco, it has grown to become a leading platform for short-term housing rentals. Airbnb acts as a broker, receiving commissions from each booking. The company went public in December 2020, raising $3.5 billion. It has faced various challenges, including regulatory hurdles in multiple cities, accusations of exacerbating housing shortages, and controversies over listings in disputed territories. Despite these issues, Airbnb has expanded its offerings to include experiences and has made significant efforts to combat discrimination and enhance privacy on its platform.
industry
Lodging
founded
August 2008
headquarters
San Francisco, California, U.S.
founders
Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, Nathan Blecharczyk
area_served
Worldwide
key_people
Brian Chesky (CEO), Nathan Blecharczyk (CSO)
services
Lodging, Hospitality, Homestay
revenue
US$5.99 billion (2023)
operating_income
US$429 million (2023)
net_income
US$−352 million (2023)
total_assets
US$20.6 billion (2023)
total_equity
US$8.17 billion (2023)
number_of_employees
6,907 (2023)
website
airbnb.com