Is Valve Corporation Canadian?
No
This brand is owned by a foreign parent company.
What we found
US privately held company. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Founded 1996 by Gabe Newell and Mike Harrington. Gabe Newell (co-founder/president) is majority owner (~50.1%). Private company.
The receipt
| Verdict | Foreign-owned |
| Category | Technology |
| HQ | Bellevue, Washington |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | None on file |
| Source | Unverified — no registry record on file We only treat government registry records and corporate filings as proof, never news or the brand's own site. Know one? Suggest it. |
Canadian alternatives to Valve Corporation
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| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
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