Why it ranks
How the rank works- team of 6.1kTeam size · YC's directory+14
- publicOutcome · YC, program pages, Acquisitions+8
- 39 open rolesHiring · Titles (titles.fru.dev), YC+6.4
- on 5 Glyph sourcesSeen across Glyph · the registry (companies.fru.dev)+4
- went through YCProgram · this site+4
A sum of public facts, not a judgement and not investment advice.
Competitors
| Company | Category | Status | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| VayableShared: unique travel, travel experience, bookYC S12AcquiredOther | Other | Acquired | YCS12 |
| Other | Acquired | YCS10 | |
| Devtools | Active | YCS18 | |
| AI | Active | YCS24 | |
| Other | Inactive | YCW19 |
Adjacent
| Company | Category | Status | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Not stated | 500 Global2016 | |
| Other | Active | YCW22 | |
| Other | Not stated | Plug and Play | |
| AI | Active | YCW24 | |
| AI | Active | YCS23 |
Also from W09
All of W09| Company | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Devtools | Acquired |
About Airbnb
Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world, online or from a mobile phone. Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences, at any price point, in more than 33,000 cities and 192 countries. And with world-class customer service and a growing community of users, Airbnb is the easiest way for people to monetize their extra space and showcase it to an audience of millions. No global movement springs from individuals. It takes an entire team united behind something big. Together, we work hard, we laugh a lot, we brainstorm nonstop, we use hundreds of Post-Its a week, and we give the best high-fives in town. Headquartered in San Francisco, we have satellite offices in Dublin, London, Barcelona, Paris, Milan, Copenhagen, Berlin, Moscow, São Paolo, Sydney, and Singapore.
- YC batch
- W09 · Winter 2009
- Status, per YC
- Public
- Category
- Other
- Team size
- 6,132
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, USA
- Checked
- 6h ago
YC tags: Marketplace, Travel
Airbnb: questions
Which YC batch was Airbnb in?
Airbnb was in Y Combinator's Winter 2009 batch (W09).
Is Airbnb still active?
Y Combinator lists Airbnb as public.
Where is Airbnb based?
Airbnb lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.