Wimdu’s service allows anyone to offer their personal space, like a house or spare room, to travelers looking for a unique experience not found when staying in a hotel.
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The company’s new investors have funded several clones of successful startups like Groupon and Zappos.
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Wimdu’s service currently lists 10,000 apartments in over 150 cities around the world and employs 400 workers in 15 offices worldwide, according to the company.
In addition to Airbnb, Wimdu faces a number of competitors including 9flats.
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