Who Owns Forbes?
Updated onExplore the ownership hierarchy of Forbes. See parent companies, holding structures, and ultimate controllers.
Ownership Chain
Forbes
Forbes is a global business and finance media brand and magazine that publishes news, analysis and rankings on investing, entrepreneurship, technology and leadership.
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Forbes appears to be independent with no known parent company.
Forbes
Forbes is a global business and finance media brand and magazine that publishes news, analysis and rankings on investing, entrepreneurship, technology and leadership.
Starts at $9.99 / month
Forbes appears to be independent with no known parent company.
Major Shareholders
Forbes
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | Voting | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Integrated Whale Media Investments Hong Kong‑based investment group; acquired about 95% of Forbes Media / Forbes Global Media Holdings from the Forbes family and Elevation Partners in 2014 and remains the controlling shareholder as of at least late 2025 (percentage widely reported but not recently re‑filed in public SEC documents). | Corporate | 95.0% | 95.0% | Nov 2025 |
Forbes family (including Steve Forbes) Founding Forbes family retains a small minority stake (commonly reported at roughly 5%) alongside Integrated Whale Media; they kept this interest after the 2014 sale and, according to later reporting, still held a minority position following the collapse of the proposed Austin Russell acquisition in 2023. | Family | 5.0% | 5.0% | Nov 2025 |
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