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Cambridge Analytica

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2013–2018 British political consulting firm

Cambridge Analytica Ltd. (CA), previously known as SCL USA, was a British political consulting firm that came to prominence through the Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal.2 It was founded in 2014 by Alastair MacWillson.1 Its chief executive is Alexander Nix.1 It is part of SCL Group.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2014Founded1
  • IndustryICT, information and communications technology1
  • HeadquartersLondon1
  • Legal formprivately held company1

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Cambridge Analytica Ltd. (CA), previously known as SCL USA, was a British political consulting firm that came to prominence through the Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal.2

Corporate structure

Cambridge Analytica is part of a group headed by SCL Group. 3 entities, 2 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

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The story

Founded by Alastair MacWillson in 2014.1

Leadership

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Board members and other officers (2)

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Timeline

  1. May 2, 2018Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 2014Founded Founded1

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