| Type | Business entity |
| Formed | Periodically throughout history |
| Origin | |
| Sectors | Industrial • Technology • Finance • Retail • Manufacturing • Communications |
| Criticisms | Monopolistic practices • Labor issues • Environmental concerns • Corporate lobbying • Market manipulation |
| Related topics | One World Government • [Globalization] • Corporate governance • Economic concentration |
| Known conglomerates | Alphabet Inc. • Berkshire Hathaway • General Electric • Hutchison Whampoa |
| Subsidiaries and affiliates | Numerous, varies by conglomerate |
