Who Owns TIME?
Updated onExplore the ownership hierarchy of TIME. See parent companies, holding structures, and ultimate controllers.
Ownership Chain
TIME
TIME is an American news magazine and digital media brand that provides current and breaking news, analysis, and commentary on U.S. and world affairs, politics, business, technology, health, and culture.
Starts at $29 / year
TIME appears to be independent with no known parent company.
TIME
TIME is an American news magazine and digital media brand that provides current and breaking news, analysis, and commentary on U.S. and world affairs, politics, business, technology, health, and culture.
Starts at $29 / year
TIME appears to be independent with no known parent company.
Major Shareholders
TIME
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
Marc Benioff Co-owner of TIME; he and his wife Lynne Benioff acquired the TIME media brand from Meredith Corporation in 2018 for $190 million in cash, holding it personally as a family investment through Time USA, LLC. Public reporting consistently describes the Benioffs collectively as the owners of TIME, with no outside equity investors disclosed, implying that they retain effective control of the company. | Individual | — | Sep 2025 |
Lynne Benioff Co-owner of TIME alongside her husband Marc Benioff; the couple purchased TIME personally in 2018, separate from Salesforce, and TIME’s own communications describe the brand as part of their family impact investment portfolio, with no other owners named. They continue to be referenced as the magazine’s owners through at least 2025, while exploring—but not yet completing—possible sale discussions with Antenna Group. | Individual | — | Sep 2025 |
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