Browse 49 employee-owned companies headquartered in California. These are businesses where employees have a real stake in where they work — from worker cooperatives to ESOPs to profit-sharing companies.
Technology
Digital media and creativity software company offering profit sharing and equity compensation to employees.
Food & Beverage
Worker-owned cooperative producing organic sprouted grain breads distributed nationally through natural food stores.
Food & Beverage
Network of worker-owned cooperative bakeries in the San Francisco Bay Area producing artisan breads, pastries, and pizza, with equal ownership and democratic governance among all worker-members.
Technology
Enterprise collaboration software maker of Jira and Confluence offering profit sharing and equity grants.
Finance
Mission-driven community development bank and certified B Corp providing banking services focused on social and environmental impact in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Retail
San Francisco community grocer known for curated local products and community programs. Operates as a Certified B Corp with strong employee profit sharing and worker development.
Technology
Social media management platform known for radical transparency, open salaries, and generous profit sharing with all employees.
Healthcare
Leading nonprofit academic medical center in Los Angeles with SEIU-represented service and technical workers.
Food & Beverage
Worker-owned cooperative cheese shop and pizzeria in Berkeley, operating since 1971 with equal pay for all worker-owners and fully democratic governance.
Food & Beverage
Worker-owned cooperative cheese shop and pizzeria in Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto, operating since 1971.
Technology
Global networking and technology company offering profit sharing and employee stock purchase plans.
Food & Beverage
Maker of organic energy bars, drinks, and snacks. Known for strong employee-ownership culture with profit sharing, on-site amenities, and B Corp certification before acquisition by Mondelez.
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