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Common Questions About Company Ownership

How do I find out if a company is family owned?

Search any company name above. We analyze SEC EDGAR filings — specifically 13D and 13G beneficial ownership reports — to identify whether individuals, families, or institutions control a company.

What makes a company "family owned"?

A company is considered family owned when a founding family or individual holds majority voting control or a significant ownership stake — often through a dual-class share structure or direct holdings.

Where does the ownership data come from?

All data is sourced directly from the SEC's EDGAR database — the same public records used by investors, journalists, and regulators. Companies that own 5%+ of shares must disclose this by law.

Can I look up private companies?

Our database covers 12,000+ companies registered with the SEC. Purely private companies with no SEC filings — like small local businesses — won't appear, as they have no public ownership disclosure requirements.

How We Determine If a Company Is Family Owned

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Search a Company

Type any US company name. We search across 12,000+ companies registered with the SEC.

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We Analyze SEC Filings

We pull 13D/13G beneficial ownership reports and proxy statements filed directly with the SEC.

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Get the Verdict

See who the major owners are and whether the company is family controlled or institutionally owned.