Bill Gates owns and has significant stakes in a diverse portfolio of companies primarily through his investment firm Cascade Investments and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Key companies and holdings include:
- Microsoft: Co-founded by Gates, he retains around a 3.6% stake through Cascade and the Foundation.
- Berkshire Hathaway: He owns about $10 billion in shares.
- Waste Management: Significant investment in this eco-friendly waste services leader.
- Canadian National Railway: Gates is the largest single shareholder with about a 9-10% stake.
- Caterpillar Inc.: Holds a sizable investment in this heavy machinery manufacturer.
- Deere & Co.: Substantial stake in this agricultural equipment company.
- Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts: Gates controls over 70% ownership.
- FedEx and UPS: Holds significant stakes in these logistics and delivery companies.
- Coca-Cola Femsa, Walmart, Danaher Corp., and other companies form part of his diversified investments.
- Additional ventures include TerraPower (nuclear energy innovation), Breakthrough Energy (clean energy investments), and Gates Ventures (innovation and investment firm).
These holdings reflect Gates’ focus on technology, infrastructure, sustainability, and philanthropy-driven investments, managed mainly via Cascade Investment and the Foundation.
