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ABOUT US

We’re a global asset manager and technology provider dedicated to helping more and more people experience financial well-being. We help millions of people invest to build savings that serve them throughout their lives.¹

We’re here to help more people invest better

More choice

As a fiduciary, we start with our clients' needs and look to offer them more quality² choices for how and where to invest their money.³

Easier access

We access the world’s financial markets by offering our clients simple and low-cost investment solutions.⁴

Comprehensive platform

Our technology combined with our global expertise⁵can help clients navigate investment risks and opportunities in an ever-changing world.⁶

Who founded BlackRock?

BlackRock began in 1988 with eight people in a single room who shared a determination to put clients’ needs and interests first. Our founders believed they could manage assets in a way that was better for their clients by utilizing their passion for understanding and managing risk. This is the way the firm continues to be managed today.

In his 2025 Chairman’s Letter to Investors, Larry Fink shares how our thinking on retirement can be reshaped, and how expanding access to capital markets can help build a more prosperous future for more people.

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Who is BlackRock?

21,000

21,000+ people of different backgrounds, races, and nationalities⁷

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100+ languages addressing the needs of a multilingual client base⁸

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locations enabling us to help more and more people⁹

Where is BlackRock?

BlackRock is worldwide. We leverage the advantages of both global scale and local expertise with 100+ offices in over 38 different locations. Click on the map to learn more about BlackRock or iShares in a specific region.