Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Education • Gaming (& eSports) • SaaS • Consumer • Productivity |
Stages | Convertible Note, Series A, Seed, Venture, Angel, Series B, Debt Financing, Pre-Seed |
Investing | United States |
Investment Sweet Spot | €20,000 |
Airbnb is an investment fund that operates within various stages and specializations of companies' growth cycles, particularly in sectors such as software, encompassing web marketplace and SaaS platforms, as well as education and productivity. They have a diverse investment portfolio that includes funding options ranging from Angel and Seed investments to more mature funding rounds like Series A and Series B, along with Convertible Note and Debt Financing. Their investment thesis revolves around identifying and fostering innovation within these key industries by providing capital, strategic support, and access to a broad network of partners. They focus on companies that have the potential to transform their respective markets through unique technological advances or novel business models, seeking to back ventures from their nascent stages through significant growth phases. They value initiatives that reflect creativity, sustainability, and positive societal impact, as illustrated by their involvement in causes like ocean plastic removal through Ocean Clean Up. Airbnb is also interested in emerging concepts such as 'Backyard,' a project aimed at enhancing homeowners' quality of life by offering additional living or income spaces. Committed to supporting refugees and asylum seekers, they have launched funds and participated in philanthropic endeavors, aligning their investment activities with social responsibility.