Vrbo - About the company
Vrbo is a public company based in Austin (United States), founded in 1995. It operates as an Online marketplace for vacation rentals. Vrbo has raised $515M in funding. The company has 156 active competitors, including 20 funded and 15 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Airbnb, AvantStay and Airbnb.
Company Details
Vrbo is an online marketplace for vacation rentals. It enables users to list, search for & book vacation rentals such as beach houses, cabins, condominiums, cottages, townhouses, bungalows, resorts, villas, hotels, and chalets. Travelers can search for accommodation based on the number of rooms, location, pet-friendly accommodation, swimming pool, and beach access.
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- www.vrbo.com/
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1995
Location
Austin, United States
Stage
Public
Total Funding
$515M in 9 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
2nd among 156 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$447M as on Dec 31, 2014
Exit Details
Public
Legal entities associated with Vrbo
Vrbo is associated with 3 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Homeaway Inc CIN: 1366684 , United States, Active | $447M (As on Dec 31, 2014) | - | - | |
HOMEAWAY, INC. CIN: 200970381 , United States, Active | Apr 05, 2004 | - | 1144 (As on Dec 31, 2015) | - |
EG VACATION RENTALS IRELAND LIMITED CIN: 827278262 , Norway, Active | Jun 28, 2020 | - | - |
Vrbo's IPO details
Vrbo got listed on Jun 29, 2011.
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Vrbo's funding and investors
Vrbo has raised a total funding of $515M over 9 rounds. Its latest funding round was a Unattributed round on Oct 08, 2012 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Vrbo has 8 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Vrbo:
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Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
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Oct 08, 2012 | 1456362 | Unattributed | 2464487 | 5506697 | 2552960 | 4180464 |
Oct 29, 2010 | 2675432 | Series C | 7073666 | 9377857 | 8301546 | |
Oct 01, 2010 | 1140191 | Series C | 8076075 | 6629043 | 4953306 | 8987409 |
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Vrbo's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Vrbo include Airbnb, AvantStay and Airbnb. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Vrbo, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Airbnb 2008, San Francisco (United States), Public | Provider of accommodations, experiences, and related services through an online platform | $2.95B | 88/100 | |
2nd | Vrbo 1995, Austin (United States), Public | Online marketplace for vacation rentals | $515M | 78/100 | |
3rd | AvantStay 2016, Los Angeles (United States), Series D | Online booking platform for vacation rentals | $686M | 74/100 | |
4th | Airbnb 2007, San Francisco (United States), Public | App-based marketplace for vacation rental accommodations | $585K | 72/100 | |
5th | Vacatia 2012, San Francisco (United States), Series B | Online marketplace for vacation rental accommodation | $51M | 66/100 | |
6th | Rabbu 2016, Charlotte (United States), Seed | Online platform to discover & book vacation rentals | $1.91M | 53/100 | |
7th | RedAwning 2010, Berkeley (United States), Series C | Online marketplace to book a vacation rental for travelers | $40M | 48/100 | |
8th | VTrips 2006, Ponte Vedra Beach (United States), Seed | Provider of vacation rental property management services. This company manages all aspects of vacation rentals for property owners, including marketing, guest communication, cleaning, and maintenance. They handle bookings, payments, and guest relations, aiming to maximize rental income and minimize owner responsibilities. The services streamline the process for owners, allowing them to efficiently manage their properties remotely. | - | 44/100 | |
9th | VaycayHero 2011, San Francisco (United States), Acquired | Vacation rentals marketplace offering diverse properties and destinations with member benefits | $2.9M | 43/100 | |
10th | Village Realty 1993, Nags Head (United States), Acquired | Online vacation rental booking platform | - | 42/100 |
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Vrbo's Investments and acquisitions
Vrbo has made 6 investments in companies including Jane.com and Flat4Day. Vrbo has also acquired 15 companies including Dwellable and Glad to Have You™.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
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Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
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Dec 22, 2020 | Investments | 2011 | Lehi (United States) | |
Oct 07, 2015 | Acquisition | 2012 | Seattle (United States) | |
May 28, 2015 | Investments | 2011 | Istanbul (Turkey) |
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News related to Vrbo
Media has covered Vrbo for a total of 5 events in the last 1 year, 4 of them have been about company updates and 1 about partnerships.
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Airbnb & Vrbo Offer Unique Rentals for NYE, from Bunkers to CastlesPYMNTS.com•Dec 20, 2025•Vrbo, Airbnb
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Vrbo Ranks High Among Hotel Apps as Discounts Boost Fall BookingsPYMNTS.com•Nov 17, 2025•Vrbo, GetYourGuide
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Expedia updates Vrbo platform with new AI and tech featuresShortTermRentalz•Sep 23, 2025•Vrbo, Expedia
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VRBO revealed as market leader in UK’s Holiday Cottages sector for 2024Travolution•Oct 19, 2024•Vrbo
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