All Brands Owned by iFixit

What is iFixit?

iFixit is a private, founder-owned company in San Luis Obispo, California, founded in 2003. It runs the largest free repair documentation wiki, sells repair tools and parts, publishes device teardowns, operates the Dozuki B2B software platform, and advocates for right-to-repair legislation.

Is iFixit publicly traded?

No. iFixit is privately held by its co-founders Kyle Wiens and Luke Soules. It has never listed shares or taken institutional venture capital, funding itself through its retail store and Dozuki software.

When was iFixit founded?

iFixit was founded in 2003 by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo students Kyle Wiens and Luke Soules. They started by repairing a broken iBook without manufacturer instructions, then selling harvested parts and writing their own repair guides.

Who owns iFixit?

Co-founders Kyle Wiens and Luke Soules own iFixit. Wiens serves as CEO. The company has no parent corporation, no outside controlling investor, and has never been acquired.

What is iFixit's market position?

iFixit is the leading independent repair documentation company and a significant repair tools retailer. Its teardowns and repairability scores are industry-standard references cited by media and regulators, and it is the most prominent corporate voice in the right-to-repair movement.

Where is iFixit based?

iFixit is headquartered at 1330 Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. Its European operations run through iFixit Europe GmbH in Stuttgart, Germany, which handles EU distribution and localized repair content.