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Airbnb
Global marketplace for short-term stays — landmark a16z marketplace investment.
Stage
public
Status
public
Coverage
full
Why Airbnb is interesting
Airbnb is the textbook two-sided marketplace with network effects. Still a teaching case for marketplace founders and a live public company in the a16z hall of fame.
Key facts
- Series B (Jul 2011): $112M led by a16z; General Catalyst participated — TechCrunch
- Series A (Nov 2010): $7.2M led by Sequoia and Greylock Partners — WSJ
- Series C (Oct 2013): $200M with Founders Fund participation — Startup Intros
Investors in our directory
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Industries
Consumer Marketplaces
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Market / IPO context
Ticker: ABNB (NASDAQ)
IPO status: public
Editorial / static context — not a live quote.
FAQs about Airbnb
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Last updated: 2026-07-24