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Discover the corporate ownership behind your favorite brands. Who Brands is a free, trusted resource providing factual and well-researched information about parent companies, acquisitions, brand histories, and corporate structures around the world. Understand the companies behind the products you buy every day and make better-informed choices about where you spend your money.
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Our growing database tracks brands and parent companies across multiple industries and countries worldwide, giving you a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of global corporate ownership and brand portfolios.
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Every product on store shelves has a story of ownership behind it. Major corporations often control dozens of seemingly independent brands across multiple industries, making it difficult to know where your money actually goes. Who Brands cuts through this complexity by mapping corporate ownership structures in a clear, accessible format. Whether you want to support independent businesses, research conglomerate portfolios, compare brand origins by country, or simply learn about the companies producing your favorite products, our comprehensive database gives you the transparency needed to navigate today's corporate landscape with confidence.
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Accuracy matters when it comes to corporate ownership data. Our editorial team tracks corporate filings, press releases, merger announcements, and public records to maintain reliable and current information. Each brand profile includes founding details, acquisition timelines, parent company profiles, headquarters locations, and manufacturing countries sourced from official disclosures. We update our records regularly to reflect the latest mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings happening around the world. This commitment to accuracy, transparency, and editorial thoroughness is what makes Who Brands a trusted resource for consumers, researchers, and journalists seeking verified ownership information.
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Knowing who owns a brand helps you align your spending with your values. Some consumers prefer to support locally headquartered companies, while others look for brands backed by organizations with strong sustainability commitments or proven industry expertise. Our ownership data, combined with detailed industry categorization, tag-based filtering, and headquarters location information, makes it straightforward to explore brands by country, category, or parent company. Use our search tools and filters to find brands that match what matters most to you, compare corporate portfolios side by side, and take meaningful control of your purchasing decisions.
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160over90
Owned by Endeavor Group Holdings
Global marketing and PR agency specializing in branding, advertising, and experiential marketing for entertainment and sports clients.
7-Eleven
Owned by Seven & i Holdings
Global leader in convenience retail with over 84,000 stores across 19 countries, offering a diverse range of food, beverages, and everyday essentials with a focus on 24/7 accessibility and neighborhood convenience.
Abarth
Owned by Stellantis
Iconic Italian high-performance automotive brand specializing in sporty variants of Fiat vehicles, known for its racing heritage, distinctive scorpion logo, and recent expansion into electrified performance models.
Accutane
Owned by Roche
Prescription dermatology medication containing isotretinoin for treating severe acne, originally developed by Roche. The brand-name Accutane was discontinued in the U.S. in 2009, though generic isotretinoin remains widely available.
Acura
Owned by Honda Motor Company
Japanese luxury vehicle brand owned by Honda Motor Company, specializing in premium automobiles.
Acuvue
Owned by Johnson & Johnson
American brand of contact lenses and vision care products specializing in daily disposable and extended wear contact lenses, manufactured and marketed by Johnson & Johnson.
Addison-Wesley
Owned by Pearson plc
Leading educational publisher specializing in STEM subjects, mathematics, science, and computer science textbooks for K-12 and higher education.
Adidas
Owned by adidas AG
German multinational corporation that designs and manufactures sports shoes, clothing, and accessories, known for its three-stripe logo.
Adult Swim
Owned by Warner Bros. Discovery
American programming block and streaming service on Cartoon Network featuring adult-oriented animated and live-action comedy programming.
Aetna
Owned by CVS Health
American health insurance company founded in 1853, owned by CVS Health since 2018, providing medical, dental, pharmacy, and Medicare coverage to millions of members across the United States.
Afinitor
Owned by Novartis
Prescription oncology medication for treating various cancers including renal cell carcinoma and breast cancer, manufactured and marketed by Novartis.
Aggregates USA
Owned by Vulcan Materials Company
Integrated aggregates sourcing and logistics company providing crushed stone, sand, and gravel for construction and infrastructure projects across the United States.
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View all categoriesExplore brands organized by industry sector. From technology and automotive to food, beverage, fashion, and personal care, find detailed ownership information for brands in every major category.
Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace and defense companies providing advanced systems, aircraft engines, avionics, missiles, and intelligence technologies for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide.
19 brands
Automotive
Automobile manufacturers and automotive brands producing cars, trucks, motorcycles, and related transportation vehicles.
76 brands
Baby Care
Brands specializing in baby care products including diapers, wipes, lotions, shampoos, and other infant care items.
4 brands
Beauty & Personal Care
Brands specializing in beauty products, skincare, personal hygiene items, and cosmetics for consumer use.
56 brands
Conglomerates & Industrial
Diversified industrial conglomerates operating across multiple sectors including manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, and consumer goods.
11 brands
Consumer Electronics
Consumer electronics brands manufacturing smartphones, computers, televisions, audio equipment, and personal electronic devices.
18 brands
Major Parent Companies
View all companiesThese parent corporations control some of the most recognized brands in the world. Explore their brand portfolios and discover the companies behind your everyday purchases.
Unilever plc
British-Dutch multinational consumer goods company and one of the world's largest FMCG companies, owning Dove, Hellmann's, Lipton, Axe, Knorr, Ben & Jerry's, and over 400 brands sold in 190 countries.
37 brands in portfolio
Procter & Gamble
Multinational consumer goods corporation headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
26 brands in portfolio
Walmart Inc.
American multinational retail corporation and the world's largest company by revenue, operating Walmart stores, Sam's Club, and Flipkart, with fiscal year 2025 revenue of approximately 681 billion US dollars.
26 brands in portfolio
Inspired Education Group
British-headquartered international provider of premium private schools educating over 95,000 students across 125 schools in 30 countries.
25 brands in portfolio
LVMH
French multinational luxury goods conglomerate headquartered in Paris.
25 brands in portfolio
PepsiCo
American multinational food and beverage corporation owning Pepsi, Lay's, Gatorade, Doritos, Quaker Oats, and dozens of other iconic brands, with FY2025 revenue of $93.9 billion.
22 brands in portfolio
Amazon.com Inc.
American multinational technology company and the world's largest e-commerce retailer, operating in cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
21 brands in portfolio
Cognita Schools
Global private schools group operating over 100 schools across 20 countries, educating approximately 95,000 students with emphasis on academic excellence and character development.
20 brands in portfolio
Newell Brands
American multinational consumer goods company founded in 1903, operating a diverse portfolio of well-known brands across writing, home solutions, appliances, and outdoor products.
19 brands in portfolio
The Coca-Cola Company
American multinational beverage corporation and the world's largest beverage company by revenue, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and publicly traded on the NYSE.
19 brands in portfolio
Warner Bros. Discovery
American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate formed in April 2022 through the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, Inc., operating brands including HBO, Max, CNN, Warner Bros., Discovery Channel, HGTV, and Food Network. The company announced a planned split into two separate companies in June 2025.
18 brands in portfolio
Nestlé
Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland.
17 brands in portfolio
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