What company is Uber owned by?

Uber is not owned by a single entity. It is owned by a mix of institutional investors, individual investors, and insiders. While there is no single parent company, BlackRock is currently the largest individual shareholder with 7.15% of shares outstanding. Institutional investors, like BlackRock and Vanguard, hold a significant portion of the company's stock.

Who owns most of Uber?

No single person or organization owns a majority of Uber Technologies. Instead, institutional investors like The Vanguard Group and BlackRock hold significant stakes, collectively controlling more than 50% of the company. The largest shareholders, including Vanguard and BlackRock, are passively invested, meaning they don't actively pursue changes in Uber's business strategy. Individual retail investors can also invest in Uber and become part owners of the company.

Who currently runs Uber?

Dara Khosrowshahi is the current CEO of Uber. He has been in this role since 2017.

Who are the largest shareholders of Uber?

The largest shareholders of Uber are institutional investors, primarily large investment firms. The top institutional holders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and Capital Research Global Investors. These institutional investors, along with other large funds, collectively own the majority of Uber's shares. Individual investors and smaller institutions also hold shares, but they account for a smaller portion of overall ownership.

Who Owns Uber? Shareholders and How Ownership Works

Who Owns Uber? Major Shareholders and How Ownership Works

By Rachel Warren – Updated Sep 28, 2026 at 4:46 PM EST | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

Uber's largest shareholder, Vanguard Group, holds 9.18% of shares worth $16.3 billion.
Institutional investors control 85.05% of Uber, influencing major company decisions.
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, with 2.3 million shares, leads Uber's global operations.

Uber Technologies Inc (UBER +1.36%) was founded in 2009 by Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp after the pair struggled to find transportation during a trip to Paris. Their idea was simple: use a smartphone app to connect riders with nearby drivers.

Since then, Uber has grown into a global platform operating in dozens of countries. The company doesn’t own vehicles or directly employ drivers. Instead, it earns revenue by taking a commission on rides, food delivery orders through Uber Eats, and logistics services through its freight business.

Today, Uber is a publicly traded company, which means ownership is shared among millions of investors.

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Who is the owner of Uber?

No single person owns Uber. Like most large public companies, the majority of shares are held by institutional investors such as mutual funds, pension funds, and asset managers.

Uber went public in May 2019, with its initial public offering (IPO) priced at $45 per share. The company raised $8.1 billion in its IPO, making it the largest U.S.-based tech IPO since Meta Platforms (META +0.60%)'s 2012 offering.

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Who are the largest shareholders?

About 82% of Uber’s shares were held by institutional investors in September 2026, while less than 0.45% of shares were owned by insiders. Here is a look at the individuals and institutions that hold the largest stakes in Uber.

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Individuals

Garrett Camp. co-founder of Uber in 2000, holds more than 81.5 million direct and indirect shares. Board member until 2020. Twentieth-wealthiest Canadian, according to MacLean's. Plans to leave half his assets to charity and runs a charitable foundation, Camp.org. Developer of free-to-use software that helps recognize deepfakes and a platform to help non-profits raise money.
Ryan Graves. First Uber CEO and former board member, owns 34.4 million shares. Became the first employee of Uber in early 2010 by responding to a job opening with an email that read: "Here's a tip. email me :)"
Dara Khosrowshahi: CEO of Uber, who has managed the company’s business in more than 70 countries around the world since 2017. Previously served as CEO of Expedia Group (EXPE -2.73%). Khosrowshahi owns more than 2.3 million shares of Uber.
Nikki Krishnamurthy: Senior vice president and chief people officer, leading Uber’s human resources, recruiting, workplace, and diversity, equity, and inclusion teams. Previously, Krishnamurthy served in various roles at Expedia. Owns roughly 460,700 shares of Uber.
Andrew MacDonald. President and chief operating officer at Uber. Leads all business initiatives for the company across Mobility and Delivery, as well as cross-platform efforts like advertising, customer support, and the company’s autonomous vehicles strategy. Owns 426,300 shares.

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Institutional investors

As of September 2026, the following institutions are the top five largest holders of Uber shares:

BlackRock (BLK -0.63%): The world's largest global asset management company. It offers a range of investment solutions, including ETFs and advisory services. BlackRock manages a massive amount of assets (more than $15.3 trillion as of September 202) for a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, and pension funds. BlackRock controls 145.97 million shares of Uber, a 7.15% stake valued at $10.16 billion.
Vanguard Group: A registered investment advisor that manages a vast array of investment products, including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). It was founded in 1975 and is known for its unique investor-owned structure and a focus on long-term, low-cost investments. Vanguard serves individual investors, institutions, and financial professionals, offering a range of services from investment management and advice to retirement planning and more. The Vanguard Group owns 6.51% of Uber, equivalent to 132.89 million shares for a stake valued at $9.25 billion.
Capital Research Global Investors: An investment management firm, a subsidiary of Capital Research and Management Company, which is a subsidiary of The Capital Group Companies. It specializes in managing equity assets for clients, including institutional investors, foundations, and individual investors. Capital Research Global Investors holds a 6.40% stake in Uber, equivalent to 130.66 million shares. That’s a stake worth about $9.1 billion.
State Street (STT -1.26%): A global financial services company primarily serving institutional investors. It operates as a bank holding company with a focus on investment servicing, markets, and financing, and investment management. The company also provides various asset management solutions for its clients. State Street Corporation controls 89.69 million shares of Uber, a stake worth 4.39%, valued at $6.24 billion.
Morgan Stanley (MS -0.93%): A large, global financial services corporation offering a wide range of services, including wealth management, investment banking, sales & trading, research, and investment management. They help individuals, families, institutions, and governments raise, manage, and distribute capital. Morgan Stanley controls a 3.57% stake in Uber, or 72.85 million shares valued at about $5.07 billion.

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Shareholder

An individual or entity that owns a portion of a company's stock, entitling them to a share of its profits and assets.

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Who is on Uber's board of directors?

There are 10 individuals serving on Uber's board of directors.

Ronald Sugar (Chair): Former chairman and CEO of Northrop Grumman (NOC -0.62%). Sugar joined the Uber board as its independent chairman in August 2018. The appointment came after a year-long process to revamp Uber's corporate governance following the resignation of Travis Kalanick as CEO, and it involved a unanimous election by the board. Sugar was chosen for his extensive business experience, which also includes directorships at Apple (AAPL -1.88%), Amgen (AMGN -0.18%), and Chevron (CVX -0.66%).
Dara Khosrowshahi: CEO of Uber. Dara Khosrowshahi became the CEO of Uber and a member of the board in August 2017. He replaced Travis Kalanick after Kalanick stepped down following a shareholder revolt. Before joining Uber, Khosrowshahi served as the CEO of Expedia.
Revathi Advaithi: CEO of Flex (FLEX -0.38%). Revathi Advaithi joined the Uber board as a member in July 2020.
Turqi Alnowaiser: Deputy governor and head of the international investments division, Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund. Alnowaiser joined the Uber Technologies board of directors in November 2023.
Nikesh Arora: Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks (PANW -2.51%). Arora was formerly a senior executive at Google and president of SoftBank Group from October 2014 to June 2016. He owned 314 shares of Uber in July 2026.
Ursula Burns: Former CEO and chairman of VEON (VEON +3.63%). Ursula Burns joined the Uber board of directors in late September 2017.
Robert Eckert: Chairman emeritus, Mattel (MAT -0.23%). Robert Eckert was appointed a board member in March 2020.
Amanda Ginsberg: Former CEO of Match Group (MTCH +0.05%). Mandy Ginsberg joined the Uber board of directors in 202.
John Thain: Former chairman and CEO of CIT Group. He joined Uber's board of directors in September 2017. He owns 177,527 shares of Uber.
Alexander Wynaendts: Former CEO and chairman of Aegon NV (AEG -0.51%).

What Uber’s ownership tells us

Uber’s ownership reflects its evolution from a founder-led start-up into a globally scaled public company. Institutional investors now hold the majority of shares, while executives and board members maintain smaller personal stakes aligned with long-term performance.

For potential Uber investors, this mix influences how decisions are made, from capital allocation to executive oversight, and provides insight into how Uber is governed today.

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About the Author

Rachel Warren is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, information technology, and consumer goods. Prior to The Motley Fool, Rachel was a paralegal and legal administrator. She holds a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies from Liberty University School of Law.

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Rachel Warren has positions in Apple. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amgen, Apple, BlackRock, Chevron, and Meta Platforms. The Motley Fool recommends Flex, Match Group, Palo Alto Networks, and Uber Technologies. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Who Owns Uber? Major Shareholders and How Ownership Works

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Who is the owner of Uber?