Airbnb

Airbnb is the world's largest short-term rental marketplace, connecting travelers with 8 million+ listings across 220+ countries. Founded by three designers who rented air mattresses in their apartment, Airbnb disrupted the hotel industry and created an entirely new market. The company went public in December 2020 at a $47B valuation — one of the largest tech IPOs of the year — and reached profitability ahead of expectations. Its Experiences business enables unique activities hosted by locals.