Ownswho

An editorial on corporate ownership

Who really owns
anything — and everything.

Independent research on the people, holdings and corporate structures behind the world’s most familiar brands. Concise. Sourced. Updated.

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Sections

Ownership, examined by sector.

A growing index of researched ownership reports — from automotive groups to music catalogs. Choose a sector to begin.

01

Automotive

Car brands, manufacturers and automotive groups.

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02

Tech

Software companies, hardware makers and digital platforms.

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03

Fashion

Apparel, luxury goods and accessories houses.

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04

Food & Beverage

Restaurant chains, CPG brands and food conglomerates.

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05

Media & Entertainment

Studios, networks, streaming and publishers.

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06

Sports

Teams, leagues, equipment and sporting goods.

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07

Business Services

Consulting, agencies and B2B service providers.

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08

Travel

Airlines, hotels and hospitality groups.

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09

Healthcare

Pharma, hospital networks and medical devices.

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10

Insurance

Insurers, underwriters and financial services.

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11

Real Estate

Developers, REITs and housing platforms.

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12

Music

Record labels, streaming and production houses.

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13

Land & Territory

Countries, territories, commons and shared infrastructure.

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From the desk

Latest ownership reports.

Recent independent research on company ownership structures, equity stakes and corporate relationships.

The method

How Ownswho works.

Every report follows the same three-step rhythm — built so curious readers and seasoned analysts find what they need quickly.

  1. 01

    Ask the question

    Search any brand, company or product to begin — from streaming platforms to fast-food chains.

  2. 02

    Read the breakdown

    Each report unpacks ownership stakes, controlling entities and the chain of corporate parents.

  3. 03

    Follow the trail

    Trace related companies, shared parents and the wider holdings behind familiar names.