We have invested in over 2,600+ startups worldwide. Here are a few that exceeded all expectations². † Fortune, Shell had previously been listed as a British/Dutch company, but since its listing in 2016, it has been listed as a Dutch company. The Fortune Global 500, also known as the Global 500, is an annual ranking of the world`s top 500 companies by revenue. The list is compiled and published annually by Fortune magazine. Fortune Global 500 companies generated a combined revenue of $37.8 trillion, or more than one-third of global GDP, a 19% year-over-year increase, the highest annual growth rate in the list`s 33-year history. Year-over-year profits increased 88% to a record $3.1 trillion. Companies on the 2022 list employ 69.6 million people worldwide and are based in 229 cities and 33 countries and regions around the world. The number of female CEOs of Fortune Global 500 companies has grown from 23 last year to 24 this year. The world`s 500 largest companies by revenue Net impact ratio of the world`s 500 largest companies to their net profit ratio As shown in the table above, 436 (87.2%) of Global 500 companies are represented in just 10 countries: two in North America (Canada and the United States), five in Western Europe (France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Kingdom) and three in East Asia (China, Japan and South Korea). In addition, the six largest economies (the United States, China, Japan, Germany, France and the United Kingdom) are the largest economies in the world, according to IMF estimates (list of countries by GDP (nominal)). Among the Global 500, 379 companies (75.8%) come from these six countries. Commenting on the 2022 ranking, Scott DeCarlo, editor-in-chief of the FORTUNE list, said: “A recovery from the depths of the pandemic has provided a huge wind for the world`s largest companies in terms of revenue.
Total revenue and profit reached record levels for the Fortune Global 500 in fiscal 2021. The Global 500 is the ultimate scorecard for business success and companies face another major test as they face multiple global economic headwinds in 2022. We have team members on the ground in more than 20 countries³ who have experience as entrepreneurs, investors and operators of some of the world`s largest technology companies. ‡ The Global 500 includes Unilever under “UK/Netherlands” as the company is counted in the count for both countries. NEW YORK, 3. Aug. 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, FORTUNE announced the 2022 Fortune Global 500TM list, which ranks the world`s largest companies based on fiscal 2021 revenue. Walmart retains the top spot for the ninth consecutive year and for the 17th time since 1995. Saudi Aramco (No. 6) retains its title as the world`s most profitable company with a profit of $105 billion. Fortune Global 500 companies generated a combined revenue of $37.8 trillion in 2021, or more than one-third of global GDP. About FORTUNE FORTUNE fuels the conversation about the company.
With a global perspective, the guiding wisdom of history, and an unwavering look to the future, we report and reveal the stories that matter today – and that will be even more important tomorrow. With the trusted power to bring together and challenge those who shape industry, commerce and society around the world, FORTUNE paves the way for global leaders and gives them the tools to improve business. For more information, see www.fortune.com. In the foreword to the August/September 2022 issue of the magazine, FORTUNE editor-in-chief Alyson Shontell writes, “Here`s the catch: [These] numbers reflect the financial results of 2021, when the world began to recover from COVID-19. This year brought a whole new batch of challenge trucks. For businesses of all sizes, the real test will be who can survive and thrive in difficult conditions like these, especially when, or when, a recession of unknown duration and depth sets in. “There are several inconsistencies in the Fortune ranking of cities with the highest number of Fortune 500 headquarters. 3. In June 2011, the Atlanta Business Chronicle cited examples of Fortune, including regional headquarters for some cities, no regional headquarters for other cities, and in some cases no headquarters physically located within city limits.
[1]. Since 2001, the geographical distribution of Global 500 companies has changed considerably. Most of this growth can be attributed to the rapid increase in the number of Chinese Global 500 companies, which numbered 135 in 2021, up from just 10 in 2001. The share of companies domiciled in Europe also decreased from 158 to 143 over the same period. [2] [3] [4] In addition to the Fortune 500, Fortune Magazine publishes several lists, such as: The 2022 ranking includes 145 Chinese companies, 124 US companies. Japanese companies and 47 companies Media Contact: Alison Klooster Director of Communications + 1-646-437-6613 [email protected] Until 1989, it listed only non-U.S. industrial companies under the heading “International 500,” while the Fortune 500 included and still contains only U.S. companies. In 1990, U.S. companies were added to create a truly global list of leading industrial companies by revenue.
Since 1995, the list has its current form and also lists the main financial companies and service providers by turnover. Below is the list of the top 10 companies in 2022. [5]. As of August 2022[Update], this is the list of the 10 best-selling countries with the 500 best-selling companies. [5] 2. AS OF MARCH 31, 2022. INCLUDES PRIVATE, PUBLIC AND OUTGOING COMPANIES AND MARKET CAPITALIZATION OF CRYPTO TOKENS. THESE FIGURES ARE AGGREGATED ACROSS ALL FUNDS ADVISED BY 500 STARTUPS MANAGEMENT COMPANY, L.L.C.
AND ITS AFFILIATES AND ARE BASED ON INTERNAL DATA THAT HAS NOT BEEN EXTERNALLY VERIFIED. THESE VALUATIONS REFER TO SELECTED PORTFOLIO COMPANIES AND ARE EVALUATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 500 GLOBAL`S VALUATION POLICY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PAST PERFORMANCE IS NO GUARANTEE OF FUTURE RETURNS. We invest at scale, across all sectors and geographies, including 49 companies worth $1 billion+ and 150+ companies worth more than $100 million². Below are the top-ranked companies in 2022 for each sector. [5] Below are some key stats on 2019 Fortune Global 500 companies: Exor`s CEO knew at the age of 21 that he would one day take over the management of the family business. Today, he is restoring Fiat, taking over Chrysler and pushing the famous Italian Agnelli dynasty in a new direction. FORTUNE GLOBAL 500 TOP 10 2022 LIST: 1. Walmart (United States) 2. Amazon.com (United States) 3. State Grid (China) 4. China National Petroleum (China) 5.
Sinopec (China) 6. Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabia)7. Apple (United States) 8. Volkswagen (Germany) 9. China State Construction Engineering (China)10. CVS Health (USA). The full list can be found here: fortune.com/global500/2022 500 Global is a venture capital firm with more than $2.7 billion in assets under management¹ that invests in founders who are building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. As of August 2022, 26 (5%) of Fortune Global 500 companies were located outside of East Asia, North America and Europe.
[5] Mainland China (including Hong Kong) again has the highest number of companies on the list with 136, one more than last year. If Taiwan is included, the total for Greater China is 145. The U.S. is up two to 124; in third place, Japan lost six, 47 in total. For the first time, the total revenue of Fortune Global 500 companies based in Greater China (including Taiwan) surpassed the revenue of U.S. companies on the list, accounting for 31 percent of the total. The top-ranked companies in each sector are: 3. AS OF MARCH 31, 2022. INCLUDES LOCATION OF EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS AND CONSULTANTS. 4. TO MARCH 31, 2022. ALL FIGURES ARE BASED ON INTERNAL AND THIRD-PARTY DATA THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN EXTERNALLY VERIFIED.
THE PORTFOLIO COMPANIES DISPLAYED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENTATIVE OF ALL VEHICLE INVESTMENTS MADE BY 500 STARTUPS MANAGEMENT COMPANY, L.L.C. (TOGETHER WITH ITS SUBSIDIARIES “500 GLOBAL”) THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT INVESTMENTS WILL BE PROFITABLE OR THAT OTHER INVESTMENTS MADE IN THE FUTURE WILL HAVE SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS OR RESULTS. THIS LIST INCLUDES THE 500 CURRENT AND FORMER GLOBAL HOLDING COMPANIES THAT HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED, AS WELL AS COMPANIES THAT HAVE GONE PUBLIC. THIS LIST IS UPDATED REGULARLY AND THEREFORE MAY NOT REFLECT THE LAST 500 GLOBAL INVESTMENTS. THE PAST RESULTS OF 500 GLOBAL INVESTMENTS, POOLED INVESTMENT VEHICLES OR INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ARE NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.