The story of Tesla
American maker of electric vehicles and energy-storage products.
2003 –
Tesla. American maker of electric vehicles and energy-storage products.
2004
Elon Musk invested in Tesla. Early investor; board chair from April 2004.
Widely reported as the lead investor in Tesla’s 2004 Series A round; the 2010 S-1 confirms his board role from April 2004 and calls him Tesla’s largest stockholder.
Since Apr 2004: Kimbal Musk, board member of Tesla.
29 Sep 2018
Tesla, charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Failing to have required disclosure controls and procedures. Tesla settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. $20M, without admitting or denying the SEC’s allegations.
A charge is an accusation, not a finding of guilt.
until 12 Jan 2026
The Vanguard Group holds shares for clients in Tesla. 6.9%, 229,805,491 shares, as of 15 Sep 2025.
Percentage from Tesla’s proxy table; the share count comes from Vanguard’s Schedule 13G filed in February 2024. On 27 March 2026 The Vanguard Group reported 0 Tesla shares (Schedule 13G/A No. 4) after an internal realignment on 12 January 2026. Vanguard Capital Management now reports the funds’ holding: 5.61% as of 31 March 2026.
Tesla, shares held for clients by BlackRock, State Street Corporation and Vanguard Capital Management.
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