BlackRock, a publicly owned company headquartered in the US, was founded in 1988 and employs approximately 33,140 individuals. The company functions as the world's largest asset manager, overseeing approximately trillion in assets (as of 2025) for institutional, intermediary, and individual investors. It provides global investment management, risk management, and advisory services, notably through its iShares ETF brand and Aladdin technology platform.
