COMPANYHISTORIES

Cayman Islands

Companies based in Cayman Islands, and the events that shaped them.

1companies2000–2000founding years1still active0no longer operating
§ 01

Cayman Islands companies over time

Companies foundedEconomyTechnologyEnvironmentHistory
FoundedGarmin Ltd.
2000
EconomyThe dot-com bubble bursts.
TechnologyGPS opens to civilian use, turning location into a utility.
2004
TechnologySocial media and Web 2.0 take hold.
2007
TechnologyThe iPhone launches the smartphone era.
2008
EconomyThe global financial crisis freezes credit worldwide.
2010
TechnologyCloud computing goes mainstream for business.
2015
EnvironmentThe Paris Agreement sets global climate targets.
2020
EconomyThe COVID-19 pandemic upends the global economy.
2022
EconomyInflation spikes; central banks raise rates sharply.
2023
TechnologyGenerative AI reaches mainstream business use.
§ 02

The companies

Garmin Ltd. →
Active · founded 2000 · Cayman Islands
Aviation products accounted for 20 percent of revenues.
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