From TikTok to memes, the battle over who shapes culture

The TikTok Oracle deal, the blurred meanings of memes and new ad benchmarks all reveal how fragile the channels of influence really are. For agents, staying visible means more than posting content; it means understanding who shapes attention, and how q… Continue reading

Airbnb acquires $1B in debt, equity funding to fuel post-virus plans

The funds will be used to recruit hosts, introduce longer-term stays, and bolster the company’s Airbnb Experiences program. Continue reading

3 real estate companies were among the top equity raisers of 2019

Opendoor, Vacasa and Compass all raised at least $300M in 2019 and were among the top 11 companies in terms of equity raises in 2019. Continue reading

Vacasa raises $319M for expansion, tech enhancements

Fast-growing vacation rental startup Vacasa announced this morning that it has raised $319 million in its latest funding round, helping drive its total valuation to more than $1 billion. Continue reading