Bloomberg L.P.Private company

Bloomberg L.P.

Founded 1981 in New York, United States · Updated 4 Nov 2026

Bloomberg L.P. sells the Bloomberg Terminal and runs Bloomberg News. Michael Bloomberg owns about 88% 1.

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Founded1981, New York, United States
StatusPrivate
01 · About

What does Bloomberg L.P. do?

Bloomberg L.P. is a New York financial data, software and media company best known for the Bloomberg Terminal, used by traders and analysts worldwide, and for Bloomberg News. Michael Bloomberg co-founded it in 1981 after being let go by the investment bank Salomon Brothers 12.

Financial terminal keyboard with coloured keys, illustrating the Bloomberg Terminal

Who owns Bloomberg L.P.?

Michael Bloomberg owns about 88%. He has committed to giving his stake to Bloomberg Philanthropies after his death, or sooner. Forbes estimates its annual revenue at close to $15 billion 1.

Financial newsroom with market screens, illustrating Bloomberg L.P.'s data and news business

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02 · People

Founders and leaders

05 · FAQ

Questions people ask

Michael Bloomberg owns about 88% of Bloomberg L.P., according to Forbes.
Forbes estimates close to $15 billion a year.
Sources Verified 4 Nov 2026
  1. 1Michael Bloomberg profile, Stake, revenue, pledge, 3 Nov 2026
  2. 2Bloomberg L.P., Wikipedia, accessed 4 Nov 2026; history
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