How many companies does Richard Branson own?

Richard Branson is considered the founder of Virgin Group (a multi-national LLC conglomerate) where he currently sits as Chairman of the Board over CEO Steven Murphy. A full listing of the companies under the Virgin umbrella are:

AirAsia X : Malaysian airline company (which is 16% owned by Virgin Group LLC)

V Festival : UK company which puts on two day music festivals (like Woodstock)

Virgin Active : A multi-national health club.

Virgin America : American airline based in San Fransisco Int Airport

Virgin Atlantic Airways : UK airline

Virgin Baloon Flights : Hot air balloon outfitter

Virgin Blue Holdings LLC : Pony conglomerate with 5 shell companies

Virgin Books : Book publisher

Virgin Brides : Wedding fashion shop

Virgin Cars : International car sales company

Virgin Charter : Private jets

Virgin Comics : Comic book publisher

Virgin Drinks : Drink manufacturer (Soda, Vodka, and Spirit Mixers)

Virgin Experience Days : Experience-based event coordinators

Virgin Flowers : International flower delivery and provider

Virgin Galactic : Interspace (theoretical) travel R&D corporations

Virgin Games : Electronic gaming producer and manufacturer

Virgin Green Fund : V.C. firm dedicated to fund raising for alternative fuel R&D

Virgin Health Bank : Stem cell bank

Virgin Healthcare : Healthcare benefit provider

Virgin HealthMiles : Employee health productivity firm

Virgin Holidays : Conglomerated travel agency with 3 shell companies

Virgin Limited Edition : Hotel conglomerate with 7 hotels under its umbrella

Virgin Limobike : London-based passenger bike service

Virgin Limousines : Northern California-based limo service

Virgin Media : UK-based home cable company

Virgin MegaStores : Electronic media store

Virgin Mobile : Mobile phone services organization

Virgin Money : Fiscal services firm

Virgin Money Giving : Online fundraising website

Virgin Oceanic : Oceanic exploration organization

Virgin Nigeria : Airline

Virgin Play : Spanish video game producer

Virgin Produced : Film and t.v. production firm

Virgin Racing : Formula One racing team

Virgin Radio : Broadcasting radiOStations

Virgin Spa : Spa and cosmetics retailer

Virgin Trains : UK Railway

Virgin Unite : Charitable organization

Virgin Vacations : US travel agency

Virgin Vie at Home : Retailer

Virgin Wines : Internet wine retailer

Virgin Voucher : Gift voucher ghost company

Virgin Ware : Clothing retailer

Virgin Management : Custodial management and outsourcing team