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.
Explore 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.
These parent corporations control some of the most recognized brands in the world. Explore their brand portfolios and discover the companies behind your everyday purchases.
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Industries Covered
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Countries Represented
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.
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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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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Owned by HERE Technologies
Consumer mapping and navigation application developed by HERE Technologies, providing turn-by-turn directions, transit information, and offline maps in 196 countries, headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
Healthcare companies and pharmaceutical manufacturers producing medical devices, medications, and healthcare services.
143 brands
29 brands in portfolio