Online short and long-term vacation rental companyAirbnb Inc (NASDAQ:ABNB) is one of the most recognizable travel companies today. Years ago, when the company was looking for finance to grow, investors rejected Airbnb and its concept. Here’s a look back at what could have been. What Happened: Airbnb went public in 2020 with one of the most anticipated IPOs in years. The company was valued at $47 billion at the time. In its early days, before its IPO, the company needed funding to grow the business and expand the concept. Founded by Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia and Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb began …
