Brian Chesky
Founder/CEO
San Francisco
Brian Chesky is the founder of Airbnb, based in San Francisco. This profile covers how Airbnb raised, who backed it, and what founders can learn from the raise.
- Company
- Airbnb
- Total raised
- $600K
- Rounds
- 1
- Sectors
- Consumer & RetailMarketplaceTravel & Hospitality
- Location
- San Francisco
Background
Brian Chesky is the co-founder, Head of Community, and CEO of Airbnb, which he started with Joe Gebbia and Nathan Blecharczyk in 2008. Brian sets the company's strategy to connect people to unique travel experiences, and drives Airbnb's mission to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere. Originally from New York, Brian graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design.
How Brian Chesky raised Airbnb
The rounds Airbnb has announced, newest first.
- Seed$600K
Backed by
Investors who backed Airbnb. The ones in the Round Funded database link to their profile, so you can find and reach investors like them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Airbnb raise?
Airbnb has raised $600K across 1 round. Study the round history above, then plan your own raise on Round Funded.
Who invested in Airbnb?
Airbnb was backed by Jonathan Golden, Susan Roos, Zhou Yun and Kevin Colas. Many are in the Round Funded database, so you can find and reach investors like them.
Who is Brian Chesky?
Brian Chesky is the founder of Airbnb based in San Francisco. This profile focuses on the company's fundraising story, not personal finance.
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