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Is Bloomberg L.P. publicly traded?
No, Bloomberg L.P. is privately held. Michael Bloomberg owns approximately 88% of the company. The company has never held an IPO. In July 2026, reports emerged of preliminary discussions with investment bankers about a potential IPO, but a company spokesperson stated that Michael Bloomberg controls the firm and has no plans to sell.

Who owns Bloomberg L.P.?
Michael Bloomberg owns approximately 88% of Bloomberg L.P. The remaining equity is held by co-founders, senior management, and Bloomberg Philanthropies. Michael Bloomberg has transferred some personal shares to Bloomberg Philanthropies and has indicated he intends for the company to eventually pass to the foundation.

What is Bloomberg L.P.'s revenue?
Bloomberg L.P. does not publicly disclose financial results. Industry analysts estimate annual revenue at $13 to $15 billion as of 2024. BCG Expand estimated 2025 revenue at approximately $14.4 billion. The majority of revenue comes from Terminal subscriptions costing approximately $25,000 per user per year.

How many employees does Bloomberg L.P. have?
Bloomberg L.P. employs approximately 20,000 people across 176 offices in 192 locations worldwide. The company's headquarters is at 731 Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

Who is the CEO of Bloomberg L.P.?
Vlad Kliatchko serves as CEO of Bloomberg L.P., appointed in 2023. Michael Bloomberg served as CEO from 1981 to 2001 and again from 2014 to 2023. He served as Mayor of New York City from 2002 to 2013.

Who founded Bloomberg L.P.?
Michael Bloomberg, Thomas Secunda, Duncan MacMillan, and Charles Zegar founded Bloomberg L.P. in 1981. Michael Bloomberg provided the initial capital from his severance package from Salomon Brothers, with additional seed funding from Merrill Lynch.

Will Bloomberg L.P. go public?
In July 2026, Semafor reported that Bloomberg executives had held preliminary, informal discussions with investment bankers about a potential IPO or stake sale. Bankers pegged the company's potential valuation at $80 billion or more. A company spokesperson stated that Michael Bloomberg controls the firm and has no plans to sell. Michael Bloomberg has indicated he intends for the company to eventually pass to Bloomberg Philanthropies.