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Simpson Thacher Represents Airbnb in Connection With $1 Billion Term Loan From Institutional Investors and $1 Billion Investment From Silver Lake and Sixth Street Partners

04.22.20

Simpson Thacher recently represented Airbnb, Inc. (“Airbnb”) in connection with a $1 billion syndicated term loan from institutional investors and a $1 billion investment in Airbnb by Silver Lake and Sixth Street Partners, which is comprised of a combination of equity and debt. The investment and term loan will support Airbnb’s ongoing long-term investments in support of its community of hosts.

Airbnb is a home rental company that serves as a marketplace connecting hosts who provide accommodations and experiences to guests in over 220 countries and regions.

The Simpson Thacher team included Jennifer Levitt, Eli Isak, Cristina Gonzalez, Arman Naraghi-Pour, Noah DeBlasi, Tom Howland, Claire Hutar and Tim Krause (Banking and Credit); Kevin Kennedy, Fred de Albuquerque and Adam Spaulding (Capital Markets); John Creed and Jacqueline Clinton (Tax); and Genevieve Dorment and Corina McIntyre (Intellectual Property).