All Brands Owned by Hootsuite Inc.

What does Hootsuite own?
Hootsuite owns its namesake social media dashboard, the Talkwalker social listening platform acquired in 2024, the Heyday conversational AI product acquired in 2021, and the OwlyGPT assistant launched in 2025.

Is Hootsuite publicly traded?
No. Hootsuite is a private, venture-backed company with no stock ticker. It was long considered an IPO candidate but has remained private and taken on debt financing instead of listing.

Who founded Hootsuite?
Ryan Holmes, Dario Meli, and David Tedman created the product inside Holmes' Vancouver agency Invoke Media in 2008. It was spun out as an independent company in December 2009.

Where is Hootsuite headquartered?
Hootsuite is headquartered at 111 East 5th Avenue in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with offices across North America, Europe, and Australia.

How many brands does Hootsuite own?
Hootsuite has one master brand and three significant product properties: Talkwalker, Heyday technology, and OwlyGPT. Earlier acquisitions such as AdEspresso and Seesmic were absorbed into the main product.

Who owns Hootsuite?
The company is owned by its founders, employees, and venture investors including Insight Partners, OMERS Ventures, Accel, and Hearst Ventures. No single investor holds disclosed majority control.