Who Owns The Atlantic?
Updated onExplore the ownership hierarchy of The Atlantic. See parent companies, holding structures, and ultimate controllers.
Ownership Chain
The Atlantic
The Atlantic is an American magazine and multi-platform publisher that covers politics, culture, technology, science, and other public-affairs topics through long-form journalism and digital media.
Starts at $79.99 / year
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Emerson Collective
Emerson Collective is a privately held social impact organization and investment company founded by Laurene Powell Jobs that uses philanthropy, advocacy, and venture capital to advance initiatives in education, immigration reform, the environment, and economic opportunity.
English Wikipedia
English Wikipedia is the English-language edition of Wikipedia, a free, collaboratively edited online encyclopedia hosted by the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation.
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The Atlantic
The Atlantic is an American magazine and multi-platform publisher that covers politics, culture, technology, science, and other public-affairs topics through long-form journalism and digital media.
Starts at $79.99 / year
Has a free trial
Emerson Collective
Emerson Collective is a privately held social impact organization and investment company founded by Laurene Powell Jobs that uses philanthropy, advocacy, and venture capital to advance initiatives in education, immigration reform, the environment, and economic opportunity.
English Wikipedia
English Wikipedia is the English-language edition of Wikipedia, a free, collaboratively edited online encyclopedia hosted by the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation.
Starts at $0
Major Shareholders
The Atlantic
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | Voting | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Emerson Collective, LLC Emerson Collective, founded and led by Laurene Powell Jobs, acquired a majority stake in The Atlantic in 2017 (reported as a 70% interest) and is identified in 2023–2025 federal appellate corporate‑disclosure filings as one of the two owners of The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, the company that publishes The Atlantic. | Corporate | 70.0% | 70.0% | Nov 2025 |
Atlantic Media, Inc. Atlantic Media, Inc., the former sole owner controlled by David G. Bradley, retained a minority stake when Emerson Collective bought its majority interest; coverage of the 2017 deal describes Emerson’s stake as 70%, implying roughly 30% remaining with Atlantic Media, and 2023–2025 appellate amicus briefs state that The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC is owned by Emerson Collective and Atlantic Media, Inc. | Corporate | 30.0% | 30.0% | Nov 2025 |
Emerson Collective
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
Laurene Powell Jobs Founder and president of Emerson Collective; listed in Dun & Bradstreet corporate records as a member (owner) and key principal of Emerson Collective, LLC, and widely described in major media as using Emerson Collective as her personal family office and philanthropic investment vehicle; exact ownership stake and any additional members are not publicly disclosed. | Individual | — | Dec 2025 |
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