Brand · Germany · since 1994
SmWho owns smart?
smart is owned by Mercedes-Benz (50%). The ultimate parent is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.
- HQ Böblingen
- Founded 1994
- Ownership changes tracked 4
Ownership timeline
← rows are shareholders in smart. → rows are stakes smart held in others. Darker bars mean bigger stakes.
Every stake, year by year
| Years | Stake | Who |
|---|---|---|
| 1994–1998 | 51% | Owned by Mercedes-Benz Joint venture with Swatch · view 1994 on map |
| 1998–2020 | 100% | Owned by Mercedes-Benz · view 1998 on map |
| 2020–today | 50% | Owned by Mercedes-Benz · view 2020 on map |
| 2020–today | 50% | Owned by Geely · view 2020 on map |
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Sister brands under Mercedes-Benz
Former owners
Quick answers
- Who owns smart?
- smart is owned by Mercedes-Benz (50%). The ultimate parent is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.
- When was smart founded?
- smart dates back to 1994. It is headquartered in Böblingen, Germany.
- Who has owned smart in the past?
- Past shareholders include Mercedes-Benz (1994–9999).