Y Ventures

Y Ventures, founded in 2007 and based in Palo Alto, California, is a venture capital firm that focuses on the internet consumer space, specifically targeting students and first-time entrepreneurs. The firm was previously known as Youniversity Ventures and has established a reputation for its involvement in the technology sector. Its founders include notable figures such as Jawed Karim, co-founder of YouTube, Kevin Hartz, co-founder of Eventbrite, and Keith Rabois, who has held key positions at companies like LinkedIn and Slide. Although the firm has shifted its focus and is no longer actively investing, it has played a significant role in supporting emerging entrepreneurs in the technology landscape.

Kevin Hartz

Partner and Co-Founder

Jawed Karim

Co-Founder

6 past transactions

MetaEstate

Corporate Round in 2022
MetaEstate is a company that specializes in a comprehensive suite of encrypted metaverse services. It facilitates the buying, selling, and leasing of digital real estate while also focusing on creating immersive experiences for users. Additionally, MetaEstate offers marketing planning and event execution services to enhance virtual engagement. The company collaborates with strategic partners to assist clients in effectively planning and managing their virtual real estate operations, as well as providing support for business globalization and financial cooperation in the emerging metaverse landscape. Through its services, MetaEstate aims to enable users to establish a prominent presence in the metaverse.

Airbnb

Series B in 2011
Airbnb, Inc. operates a global online platform that connects hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations and unique experiences. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company was initially named AirBed & Breakfast before rebranding in 2010. Airbnb facilitates bookings for various types of lodging, including private rooms, luxury villas, and boutique hotels, offering over 8 million active listings from more than 5 million hosts worldwide. The platform enables both hosts and guests to manage their transactions effectively through online and mobile tools. As of 2023, a significant portion of Airbnb's revenue, derived entirely from transaction fees on bookings, comes from the North American market. With a presence in nearly every country, Airbnb has established itself as the world's largest online alternative accommodation travel agency.

Airbnb

Series A in 2010
Airbnb, Inc. operates a global online platform that connects hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations and unique experiences. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company was initially named AirBed & Breakfast before rebranding in 2010. Airbnb facilitates bookings for various types of lodging, including private rooms, luxury villas, and boutique hotels, offering over 8 million active listings from more than 5 million hosts worldwide. The platform enables both hosts and guests to manage their transactions effectively through online and mobile tools. As of 2023, a significant portion of Airbnb's revenue, derived entirely from transaction fees on bookings, comes from the North American market. With a presence in nearly every country, Airbnb has established itself as the world's largest online alternative accommodation travel agency.

Milo

Series A in 2009
Milo.com is a free Web site that enables shoppers to research products online and buy local, providing the best of both worlds. The leader in the local product search space, Milo.com tracks the real-time availability and prices of more than 2 million products at over 48,000 stores across the U.S. By combining the resources of the Web and the immediacy of local stores, Milo.com makes it easy for shoppers to research the best products, find the right prices and check where products are available near them. Shoppers save time and money, get to see and try products before they buy them and get the product they want right when they want it. Retailers with products listed on Milo.com can better compete with e-commerce and can use the Site to drive valuable intent-based foot traffic into their stores. Based in [Palo Alto, Calif.](/maps/city/Palo%2520Alto), Milo.com boasts leadership from [comScore](/organization/comscore) and [Google](/organization/google), and is backed by [True Ventures](/financial-organization/true-ventures) and prominent Silicon Valley investors and entrepreneurs from [Mint.com](/organization/mint), [PayPal](/organization/paypal), [Yelp](/organization/yelp), [YouTube](/organization/youtube), and others.

Airbnb

Seed Round in 2009
Airbnb, Inc. operates a global online platform that connects hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations and unique experiences. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company was initially named AirBed & Breakfast before rebranding in 2010. Airbnb facilitates bookings for various types of lodging, including private rooms, luxury villas, and boutique hotels, offering over 8 million active listings from more than 5 million hosts worldwide. The platform enables both hosts and guests to manage their transactions effectively through online and mobile tools. As of 2023, a significant portion of Airbnb's revenue, derived entirely from transaction fees on bookings, comes from the North American market. With a presence in nearly every country, Airbnb has established itself as the world's largest online alternative accommodation travel agency.

Milo

Seed Round in 2008
Milo.com is a free Web site that enables shoppers to research products online and buy local, providing the best of both worlds. The leader in the local product search space, Milo.com tracks the real-time availability and prices of more than 2 million products at over 48,000 stores across the U.S. By combining the resources of the Web and the immediacy of local stores, Milo.com makes it easy for shoppers to research the best products, find the right prices and check where products are available near them. Shoppers save time and money, get to see and try products before they buy them and get the product they want right when they want it. Retailers with products listed on Milo.com can better compete with e-commerce and can use the Site to drive valuable intent-based foot traffic into their stores. Based in [Palo Alto, Calif.](/maps/city/Palo%2520Alto), Milo.com boasts leadership from [comScore](/organization/comscore) and [Google](/organization/google), and is backed by [True Ventures](/financial-organization/true-ventures) and prominent Silicon Valley investors and entrepreneurs from [Mint.com](/organization/mint), [PayPal](/organization/paypal), [Yelp](/organization/yelp), [YouTube](/organization/youtube), and others.
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