Airbnb has expanded its presence in various industries through strategic acquisitions and subsidiaries, helping the company grow beyond its core home-sharing service. By acquiring companies with expertise in areas like technology, hospitality, and travel experiences, Airbnb has been able to enhance its offerings and improve customer satisfaction. These acquisitions have allowed Airbnb to stay innovative, strengthen its platform, and better meet the changing needs of travelers and hosts, ensuring its continued success in a competitive market.
How many companies were acquired by Airbnb?
Airbnb has expanded through strategic acquisitions, enhancing its platform with innovative technology and personalized services. These moves have strengthened its market position, improved guest and host experiences, and fueled growth in the competitive travel industry.
Notable acquisitions
Here are Airbnb’s some notable acquisitions:
1. GamePlanner.AI – (Nov 2023) AI-powered platform focused on automating decision-making and enhancing travel planning.
2. Urbandoor – (Aug 2019) Corporate housing and serviced apartments platform, catering to extended business stays.
3. HotelTonight – (Mar 2019) Last-minute hotel booking platform, integrating short-notice accommodations into Airbnb’s portfolio.
4. Gaest.com – (Jan 2019) Marketplace for renting short-term meeting and event spaces, complementing Airbnb’s core offerings with business solutions.
5. Trooly – (Jun 2017) AI and machine learning for background checks, helping verify user identities and trustworthiness.
6. Luxury Retreats – (Feb 2017) High-end vacation rental services, expanding Airbnb’s offerings in the luxury travel segment.
7. Tilt – (Feb 2017) Peer-to-peer payments and social payment platform, adding group payment capabilities to Airbnb.
8. Accomable – (Nov 2017) Accessibility-focused travel platform, expanding Airbnb’s inclusivity by offering accommodations for people with disabilities.
9. Crashpadder – (Mar 2012) Peer-to-peer accommodation platform, acquired to boost Airbnb’s expansion into Europe.
10. NabeWise – (Jul 2012) Neighborhood review platform, adding local insights and community content to Airbnb’s listing information.
These acquisitions showcase how Airbnb has evolved and expanded its platform with different technologies and services over the years.
List of Airbnb Acquisition
| S. No. | Acquiree Name | Date | Price |
| 1 | Letting Cloud | Apr 11, 2023 | $200M |
| 2 | GamePlanner.AI | Nov 14, 2023 | – |
| 3 | Urbandoor | Aug 05, 2019 | – |
| 4 | CultureForce | Aug 01, 2019 | – |
| 5 | HotelTonight | Mar 07, 2019 | – |
| 6 | Gaest.com | Jan 25, 2019 | – |
| 7 | Luckey | Dec 11, 2018 | – |
| 8 | Koko | Nov 01, 2018 | – |
| 9 | AdBasis | Nov 16, 2017 | – |
| 10 | Accomable | Nov 16, 2017 | – |
| 11 | Trooly | Jun 16, 2017 | – |
| 12 | Deco Software | May 02, 2017 | – |
| 13 | Tilt | Feb 23, 2017 | – |
| 14 | Luxury Retreats | Feb 10, 2017 | $200M |
| 15 | Bold Financial Technologies | Nov 01, 2016 | – |
| 16 | Trip4real | Sep 19, 2016 | – |
| 17 | Minbox | May 01, 2016 | – |
| 18 | ChangeCoin | Apr 13, 2016 | – |
| 19 | Lapka | Sep 29, 2015 | – |
| 20 | Vamo | Sep 11, 2015 | – |
| 21 | Pencil Labs | Dec 02, 2014 | – |
| 22 | Localmind | Dec 01, 2012 | – |
| 23 | Fondu | Oct 03, 2012 | – |
| 24 | DailyBooth | Jul 24, 2012 | – |
| 25 | NabeWise | Jul 01, 2012 | – |
| 26 | Crashpadder | Mar 20, 2012 | – |
| 27 | Accoleo | Jun 01, 2011 | – |
List of Airbnb Subsidiaries
Airbnb has more than 50 subsidiaries worldwide. Here’s the full list of Airbnb subsidiaries.
| S. No. | Subsidiary | Country |
| 1 | Airbnb Holdings Llc | United States |
| 2 | Airbnb Payments Inc | United States |
| 3 | Dailybooth Inc | United States |
| 4 | Deco Software Inc | United States |
| 5 | Eliot & Me | United States |
| 6 | Gameplannerai | United States |
| 7 | Getspoton Inc | United States |
| 8 | Hotel Tonight Llc | United States |
| 9 | Lapka Inc | United States |
| 10 | Local Content Inc | United States |
| 11 | Minbox Inc | United States |
| 12 | Pencil Labs Inc | United States |
| 13 | Urbandoor Inc | United States |
| 14 | Vamo Labs Inc | United States |
| 15 | Primatable Inc | United States |
| 16 | Airbnb Inc | United States |
| 17 | Airbnb Global Holdings Inc | United States |
| 18 | Airbnb Payments Holding Llc | United States |
| 19 | Airbnb Host Endowment Llc | United States |
| 20 | Bold Financial Technologies Inc | United States |
| 21 | Hotel Tonight Inc | United States |
| 22 | Airbnb Treasury Services Llc | United States |
| 23 | Inhabit Vacations Llc | United States |
| 24 | Trooly Inc | United States |
| 25 | Tiltcom Inc | United States |
| 26 | Kemoko Inc | United States |
| 27 | Changecoin Inc | United States |
| 28 | Airbnb Inc | China |
| 29 | Airbnb Internet Beijing Co Ltd | China |
| 30 | Apartments Ba | Argentina |
| 31 | Airbnb Australia | Australia |
| 32 | Airbnb Pagamentos Brasil Ltda | Brazil |
| 33 | Airbnb Servicos Digitais Ltda | Brazil |
| 34 | Airbnb Inc | Canada |
| 35 | Localmind Inc | Canada |
| 36 | Luxury Retreats International Inc | Canada |
| 37 | Gaestcom As | Denmark |
| 38 | Airbnb France Sarl | France |
| 39 | Luckey Sas | France |
| 40 | Accoleo Ug | Germany |
| 41 | Vacaleo Gmbh | Germany |
| 42 | Fewovista Sl & Co Kg | Germany |
| 43 | Airbnb India Pvt Ltd | India |
| 44 | Airseva India Pvt Ltd | India |
| 45 | Airbnb Payments India Pvt Ltd | India |
| 46 | Airbnb Ireland Unlimited Co | Ireland |
| 47 | Airbnb Payments Luxembourg Sa | Luxembourg |
| 48 | Airbnb New Zealand | New Zealand |
| 49 | Airbnb Singapore Pte Ltd | Singapore |
| 50 | Trip 4 Real Experiences Sl | Spain |
| 51 | Accomable Ltd | United Kingdom |
| 52 | Airbnb Payments Uk Ltd | United Kingdom |
| 53 | Airbnb Uk Ltd | United Kingdom |
| 54 | Airbnb International Holdings Ltd | United Kingdom |
| 55 | Crashpadder Uk Ltd | United Kingdom |