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Meet Our Newest Portfolio Company, Airbnb

Ben's Blog

The name was shortened to “Airbnb” and they launched their website in 2009. Hosts can earn substantial sums of money—one has even used Airbnb earnings to pay off his mortgage—and their community of users is passionate about the service, enjoying the social aspects of Airbnb travel. For me, it was a true déjà vu experience.