CouchSurfing
Stage
Series B | AliveTotal Raised
$22.6MLast Raised
$15M | 10 yrs agoAbout CouchSurfing
CouchSurfing is a social travel network, connecting a global community of travelers, adventure seekers and learners dedicated to sharing cultures, hospitality and authentic experiences. Along with hosting travelers and staying with locals, there are thousands of activities hosted by interest groups on CouchSurfing, including language exchanges, bicycle tours, museum visits and volunteer opportunities.
CouchSurfing Headquarter Location
340 Kansas Street
San Francisco, California, 94103,
United States
650-223-3521
Latest CouchSurfing News
Jul 23, 2020
The service has reportedly hired a security firm after 17 million user records were found on a public hacking forum. CouchSurfing, a company that helps travelers find free places to stay, is looking into a data breach following the discovery of 17 million user records for sale on hacking forums and private Telegram channels, ZDNet reports. An anonymous data broker found that the data has a price tag of $700 and has been advertised as stolen from CouchSurfing servers earlier in July. A sample of the data revealed user IDs, real names, email addresses, and account settings. Notably, it did not include users' passwords. The data was first shared in Telegram channels, then appeared in public hacking forums. Couchsurfing has reportedly hired an external cybersecurity firm and contacted law enforcement as part of its investigation. Read more details here . Register now for this year's fully virtual Black Hat USA, scheduled to take place August 1–6, and get more information about the event on the Black Hat website. Click for details on conference information and to register . Dark Reading's Quick Hits delivers a brief synopsis and summary of the significance of breaking news events. For more information from the original source of the news item, please follow the link provided in this article. View Full Bio
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Where is CouchSurfing's headquarters?
CouchSurfing's headquarters is located at 340 Kansas Street, San Francisco.
What is CouchSurfing's latest funding round?
CouchSurfing's latest funding round is Series B.
How much did CouchSurfing raise?
CouchSurfing raised a total of $22.6M.
Who are the investors of CouchSurfing?
Investors of CouchSurfing include Benchmark, Omidyar Network, General Catalyst, Menlo Ventures, Point Nine Capital and 5 more.
Who are CouchSurfing's competitors?
Competitors of CouchSurfing include Airbnb, Wimdu, HouseTrip, Onefinestay, HomeAway and 8 more.
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