10 Tech Startups that Could Sell for $1 Billion
4. Startup: Airbnb
What it does: Airbnb helps travelers make short-term housing deals, and people are increasingly turning to this option than staying at expensive places for short-term stays.
How much it’s valued at: $1 billion
Tech Giant that could buy it: eBay or a hotel chain like the Mariott—both would do good to include Airbnb’s services to their listings because of its growth (the site grew by about 800 percent in 2010 alone).
