About
Airbnb is not an investor or VC firm. It is a publicly traded company that operates a marketplace for lodging and tourism experiences. While it has made strategic investments and acquisitions in the past, it does not function as a traditional venture capital firm with a fund size or managing partners in that capacity.
Key facts
At-a-glance profile data
- Website
- airbnb.com
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, USA
- Portfolio companies
- 2
- Cheque size
- $13M to $160M
Recent investments
| Date | Company | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | WeRoad | Series C | $58M |
| 21 May 2019 | Lyric | Undisclosed round | $160M |
| 20 Jan 2017 | Resy | Undisclosed round | $13M |
“AirBnB trying to charge an extra $150 for "severe dirtiness" and being left in an "upsetting state". The pictures were sent by the cleaners after we requested photos of "the state we left it in"”
View on Reddit“Why do people still prefer Airbnbs over hotels, especially in cities?. I genuinely don’t get it. People always say Airbnbs are better for groups, but every time I’ve actually done the math and experienced both, they end up being the same pr…”
View on Reddit“This was my first time hosting on Airbnb, and unfortunately it will also be my last. The guest booked at 1:54 PM. I confirmed within minutes and messaged at 1:57 PM to coordinate check-in. At 2:06 PM they reported difficulty with the map (w…”
View on Reddit“After 10 years of being a Superhost, I’m done with Airbnb. I’ve been a Superhost for almost 10 years, with 5,000+ reviews and a 4.88 overall rating. And I’m done. Shutting the door and not looking back. This is the story that finally broke…”
View on Reddit“We became Airbnb Superhosts in 2017 with almost 100 5 star reviews, but we stopped hosting while preparing to move to a different property. We moved in 2020 to a ski town and spent more than five years restoring a beautiful farmhouse on 200…”
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Frequently asked
What companies has Airbnb invested in?
Airbnb has invested in WeRoad, Lyric, Resy.