Airbnb

Airbnb is an American company operating an online marketplace for short-term housing rentals and experiences. Founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Nathan Blecharczyk, and Joe Gebbia in San Francisco, California, Airbnb has grown to become a global platform with over 5 million hosts and more than 7.7 million active listings worldwide as of December 31, 2023. The company went public in December 2020, achieving a valuation of over $100 billion on its first day of trading. Airbnb's services are available in over 220 countries and regions, with listings in more than 100,000 cities and towns. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.