Who Owns Rivian?
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Who owns Rivian?
Rivian is not owned by another automaker. Rivian Automotive, Inc. is an independent, publicly traded company based in Irvine, California. Its largest disclosed shareholders are Amazon, with 12.9% of Class A shares, and Volkswagen, with 11.7% (proxy statement, April 23, 2026). Rivian and Volkswagen also run a 50/50 joint venture.
Updated November 2026 · Sources: Rivian 2026 proxy statement (SEC DEF 14A) · Volkswagen Group Annual Report 2025: structure
Rivian ownership at a glance
| Owned by | Rivian Automotive, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Parent based in | United States |
| Who owns the parent | Rivian is an independent, publicly traded company based in Irvine, California. Amazon (12.9% of Class A shares) and Volkswagen (11.7%) are its largest disclosed holders (April 23, 2026). |
| Sister brands | None in our table |
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Rivian?
Rivian is not owned by another automaker. Rivian Automotive, Inc. is an independent, publicly traded company based in Irvine, California. Its largest disclosed shareholders are Amazon, with 12.9% of Class A shares, and Volkswagen, with 11.7% (proxy statement, April 23, 2026). Rivian and Volkswagen also run a 50/50 joint venture.
Where is Rivian based?
Rivian Automotive, Inc. is based in the United States.
Sources
- Rivian 2026 proxy statement (SEC DEF 14A) (Apr 23, 2026)
- Volkswagen Group Annual Report 2025: structure (Dec 31, 2025)
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