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Who is behind Tesla?

Shows documented founders, leaders, board members, funders and owners. Not who made decisions, or why.

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A connection is not evidence of wrongdoing.

2003 –

Who is behind Tesla?

Shows documented founders, leaders, board members, funders and owners. Not who made decisions, or why.

Oct 2008 –

Led by. Since Oct 2008: Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla.

Apr 2004 –

Board. Since Apr 2004: Kimbal Musk, board member of Tesla.

2004

Money in. 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.

Owners. Elon Musk owns a stake in Tesla. 19.8%, 717,323,438 shares, as of 15 Sep 2025.

Beneficial ownership as reported in Tesla’s proxy table, which counts some restricted stock and awards.

Shows documented founders, leaders, board members, funders and owners. Not who made decisions, or why.

A connection is not evidence of wrongdoing.

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