Airbnb is in talks to raise an additional $500M to $1B after recently securing $1B debt and equity, according to Bloomberg sources; the company is considering selling an equity stake or a convertible debt offering; Bloomberg suggests the financing could provide the company with a financial cushion amid the coronavirus outbreak - Link

Update: Airbnb has agreed to pay investors interest of more than 10 percent for its recent $1B funding round, according to sources for The Wall Street Journal; the company is currently valued at $18B, roughly half Airbnb’s worth since it last raised funds in 2017; as part of the investment, Airbnb has also promised to bolster its leadership team - Link