Which company owns Airbnb? Airbnb, Inc. The company was founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Nathan Blecharczyk and Joe Gebbia. Airbnb is a shortened version of its original name, AirBedandBreakfast.com. Airbnb, Inc. Is Airbnb privately owned? The home rental company, privately valued at $31 billion, is attempting to go public after its business was crushed by the...