McKinsey & Company, often referred to as McKinsey, is a multinational management consulting firm that provides services to businesses, governments, and non-governmental organizations. Founded in 1926 by James O. McKinsey, it is considered one of the "big three" management consultancies. The firm offers advice to clients, aiming to improve their performance and achieve their goals. McKinsey operates as a single partnership, united by its values and culture.
McKinsey's services span various industries, including aerospace, chemicals, education, and logistics. The company also has specialized branches like McKinsey Digital, which focuses on digital transformations using data science and AI. McKinsey invests in research, publishing the McKinsey Quarterly and funding the McKinsey Global Institute, which studies global economic trends. Recent activity includes an early-stage VC investment in AppliedAI in July 2025. In 2020, McKinsey launched the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility to promote inclusive growth and racial equity.
