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Investments and Stakeholdings

BlackRock has its footprints in various industries and companies across the globe through different levels of investment and stake holdings. These range from Trustly, a Swedish company known for its online banking e-payments system, to Vodacom, one of Africa's leading communication services providers. BlackRock has also been instrumental in financing significant transactions, such as the $13.5 billion sale of Barclays Global Investors. They manage investment portfolios of sizable companies like Safeco's $10.5 billion portfolio. The company also has investments in established trusts like the BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust and the BlackRock World Mining Trust. They also boast a significant stake in Acorns, an American financial technology and financial services company that specializes in micro-investing and robo-investing.

Shareholding in Various Entities

BlackRock's presence is evident to a notable extent in several corporations around the world, often holding significant shares in these entities. They hold 7.5% of the shares of Vonovia, a European stock company. In YouGov, a British internet-based market research and data analytics firm, BlackRock holds 7.63% of shares. Other companies where BlackRock holds a significant position include Bâloise, a European insurance group, and Iofina, a company specialized in the exploration and production of iodine. BlackRock is also recognized as one of the largest shareholders in companies like Swiss Life and BAE Systems, and is one of the largest ETF issuers in the U.S.

Real Estate Ownership and Investments

BlackRock is not confined to managing financial assets and investments alone, but also actively participates in real estate investments across the globe. In New York City, BlackRock is the anchor tenant for one of the largest office towers, 50 Hudson Yards, occupying a massive 847,000 square feet. Also, they manage significant office spaces in the Hudson Yards (development), Chifley Tower in Australia, and Park Avenue Plaza. In addition, key holdings include 120 Collins Street in Melbourne, Australia. Furthermore, they've partnered with Tishman Speyer in the acquisition of Stuyvesant Town.

Partnerships, Affiliations, and Appointments

BlackRock's influence reaches across various industries and sectors through partnerships and affiliations. In 1987, BlackRock entered into a partnership with the founders of Blackstone Inc. Other significant roles included Philip Vasan serving as the Head of Investments and Portfolio Solutions at BlackRock. Noted personalities like Hans Vestberg and David Komansky are part of BlackRock's board of directors. The company’s presence is also felt in sports, with former rugby player Simon Berghan moving to finance with BlackRock after his retirement. Various speakers at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association event were affiliated with BlackRock, including its founder, Larry Fink. Lastly, in the realm of trusts, BlackRock manages the BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust.