This list includes 27 Companies that start with Y, from “YETI” to “Yves Saint Laurent”. They include consumer brands, tech firms, and regional service providers useful for market research, job searches, or competitive analysis.

Companies that start with Y are businesses whose official names begin with the letter Y. They span industries worldwide and include notable examples like YETI and the fashion house Yves Saint Laurent, founded in 1961.

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Company: The official company name as commonly used; you use it to identify and search for specific firms.

Industry: Shows the primary sector the company operates in, helping you filter or compare firms by market.

Founded: The year the company began operations, which you use to assess longevity and growth stage.

Headquarters: The city and country of the company’s main office, useful when you research regional presence or regulations.

Notes: Brief facts like ownership, public listing, or brand status that help you understand context at a glance.

Companies that start with Y

NameIndustryFoundedHeadquarters country
YahooTechnology1994United States
YandexTechnology1997Russia
YelpTechnology2004United States
YouTubeTechnology2005United States
YamahaManufacturing1887Japan
Yamaha MotorAutomotive1955Japan
YKKManufacturing1934Japan
Yara InternationalAgriculture1905Norway
Yokohama RubberAutomotive1917Japan
Yokogawa ElectricIndustrial1915Japan
YutongAutomotive1993China
Yum BrandsRestaurants1997United States
Yum ChinaRestaurants2016China
Yaskawa ElectricIndustrial1915Japan
YETIConsumer goods2006United States
YubicoTechnology2007Sweden
YextTechnology2006United States
YooxRetail2000Italy
YanmarManufacturing1912Japan
Yamato TransportLogistics1919Japan
Young & RubicamAdvertising1923United States
Yves Saint LaurentFashion1961France
Yves RocherCosmetics1959France
YakultFood1955Japan
YoshinoyaFood1899Japan
Yapı KrediFinance1944Turkey
YonyouTechnology1988China

Descriptions

Yahoo
Early web portal and search company that expanded into mail, news and advertising; once a major internet brand and now a smaller media/tech business.
Yandex
Largest Russian search engine and tech company offering maps, ride-hailing, cloud and advertising services across Russia and nearby markets.
Yelp
Local business review and discovery platform where users post ratings and reviews for restaurants, shops and services, mostly active in North America and Europe.
YouTube
Video-sharing platform with global reach; hosts user and professional content. Description: subsidiary of Google/Alphabet known for music, creators and streaming.
Yamaha
Diversified maker of musical instruments, audio electronics and other consumer goods, recognized worldwide for pianos, guitars and sound equipment.
Yamaha Motor
Motorcycle and small engine manufacturer spun off from Yamaha; produces motorcycles, marine engines and recreational vehicles globally.
YKK
World-leading fastener company best known for zippers and related products supplied to clothing and luggage manufacturers worldwide.
Yara International
Global fertilizer and crop-nutrition company supplying farmers and industry with fertilizers, chemicals and agricultural products.
Yokohama Rubber
International tire maker supplying passenger, truck and specialty tires; known under the Yokohama brand worldwide.
Yokogawa Electric
Manufacturer of industrial automation, measurement and control systems used in energy, manufacturing and process industries.
Yutong
Major Chinese bus and coach manufacturer exporting electric and diesel buses to many countries.
Yum Brands
Parent company of global fast-food chains like KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, operating thousands of outlets worldwide.
Yum China
Independent company operating KFC, Pizza Hut and other brands across China; was spun off from Yum Brands and manages local operations.
Yaskawa Electric
Global maker of industrial robots, motion controllers and drives used in factory automation and manufacturing.
YETI
Outdoor and lifestyle brand known for durable coolers, drinkware and camping gear popular with outdoor enthusiasts.
Yubico
Security company that makes hardware authentication keys (YubiKey) for passwordless login and two-factor authentication.
Yext
Digital knowledge management platform that helps businesses publish and manage location, listing and review information online.
Yoox
Online fashion and luxury retailer that later merged with Net-a-Porter; known for designer sales, global shipping and e-commerce.
Yanmar
Manufacturer of diesel engines, marine propulsion and compact construction machinery with global industrial and agricultural customers.
Yamato Transport
Major Japanese parcel-delivery company known for its “black cat” door-to-door courier services across Japan and Asia.
Young & Rubicam
Historic advertising agency founded in New York; now part of global advertising group WPP and operates as a marketing and communications unit.
Yves Saint Laurent
Iconic French luxury fashion house known for couture, ready-to-wear and fragrances; brand owned by Kering.
Yves Rocher
French cosmetics and beauty company known for plant-based skincare, direct retail and international presence.
Yakult
Producer of probiotic drinks and health supplements, widely sold in Asia and beyond; known for fermented milk beverages.
Yoshinoya
Popular Japanese fast-food chain famous for beef-bowl (gyūdon) restaurants with outlets across Asia and worldwide.
Yapı Kredi
Major Turkish bank offering retail and corporate banking services, with a large branch network across Turkey.
Yonyou
Enterprise software and cloud services provider (formerly UFIDA) serving businesses in accounting, ERP and management systems.
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