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{{Quote|I wish you'd take things like this more seriously, so that I don't see my company destroyed."<br>"So it's your company now?"<br>"It's always been my company.|[[Harold Meachum]] and [[Ward Meachum]]|Snow Gives Way}}
 
{{Quote|I wish you'd take things like this more seriously, so that I don't see my company destroyed."<br>"So it's your company now?"<br>"It's always been my company.|[[Harold Meachum]] and [[Ward Meachum]]|Snow Gives Way}}
'''Rand Enterprises''' is an international corporation, headquartered in [[New York City]]. Founded by [[Wendell Rand]] and his partner [[Harold Meachum]], the company flourished under their leadership. In 2001, Meachum engineered an [[Air Crash in the Himalayas|airplane accident]] which claimed the lives of Rand and his [[Heather Rand|wife]], and led to their son [[Danny Rand]] being declared legally dead; with Rand's death, the company subsequently fell under the sole leadership of Meachum.
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'''Rand Enterprises''' is an international corporation of humanitarian aid, headquartered in [[New York City]]. Founded by [[Wendell Rand]] and [[Harold Meachum]], the company flourished under their leadership. In 2001, Meachum engineered an [[Air Crash in the Himalayas|airplane accident]] which claimed the lives of Rand and his [[Heather Rand|wife]], and led to their son [[Danny Rand]] being declared legally dead; with Rand's death, the company subsequently fell under the sole leadership of Meachum.
   
In 2004, Meachum died of cancer and his son [[Ward Meachum]] and daughter [[Joy Meachum]] officially took over, although Harold, who had been [[Resurrection Elixir|resurrected]] by the [[Hand]], continued to lead the company from the shadows. After Danny Rand returned to New York in [[2016]], he was granted his rightful position as majority shareholder, although his decision to prioritise morality over profits caused the board to terminate his employment, firing Ward and Joy as well.
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In 2004, Meachum died of cancer and his son [[Ward Meachum]] and daughter [[Joy Meachum]] officially took over, although Harold, who had been [[Resurrection Elixir|resurrected]] by the [[Hand]], continued to lead the company from the shadows. After Danny Rand returned to New York in [[2016]], he was granted his rightful position as majority shareholder, although his decision to prioritize morality over profits caused the board to terminate his employment, firing Ward and Joy as well.
   
Following the [[Assassination of Lawrence Wilkins|assassination]] of board member [[Lawrence Wilkins]], slated to be the company's new leader, Rand Enterprises had the three reinstated in order to salvage their public image. After the [[Duel at Bethesda Terrace|death]] of [[Bakuto]], Harold decided to reveal his existence in order to officially reclaim the title of CEO; however, Ward took over the position after he [[Battle at the Rand Enterprises Building|killed]] his father in order to save Rand's life.
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Following the [[Assassination of Lawrence Wilkins|assassination]] of board member [[Lawrence Wilkins]], slated to be the company's new leader, Rand Enterprises had the three reinstated in order to salvage their public image. After the [[Duel at Bethesda Terrace|death]] of [[Bakuto]], Harold decided to reveal his existence in order to officially reclaim the title of CEO; however, Ward [[Battle at the Rand Enterprises Building|killed]] his father in order to save Rand's life.
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
===Foundation===
 
===Foundation===
 
[[File:HaroldMeachumWendellRand.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Harold Meachum]] stands with [[Wendell Rand]]]]
 
[[File:HaroldMeachumWendellRand.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Harold Meachum]] stands with [[Wendell Rand]]]]
Businessman [[Wendell Rand]] and his friend [[Harold Meachum]] established Rand Enterprises and ordered the construction of the company's [[Rand Enterprises Building|headquarters]] in [[New York City]]. Since its initial launch, Rand Enterprises has been a successful international company. Rand Enterprises specialized at several industries such as chemicals, cybernetics and pharmaceutics.<ref name="IF101">''[[Snow Gives Way|Iron Fist: 1.01: Snow Gives Way]]''</ref> Rand Enterprises made business rivalries with various companies such as the [[Roxxon Corporation]].<ref>''[[Colony Collapse|Cloak & Dagger: 1.10: Colony Collapse]]''</ref>
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Rand Enterprises was founded by [[Wendell Rand]] and [[Harold Meachum]], and headquartered in [[New York City]]. Since its initial launch, Rand Enterprises has been a successful international company, specializing at several industries such as chemicals, cybernetics and pharmaceutics.<ref name="IF101">''[[Snow Gives Way|Iron Fist: 1.01: Snow Gives Way]]''</ref> The new corporation also made business rivalries with various companies such as the [[Roxxon Corporation]].<ref>''[[Colony Collapse|Cloak & Dagger: 1.10: Colony Collapse]]''</ref>
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[[Jeri Hogarth]] was employed by Rand Enterprises as an intern for Rand. During her time there, Hogarth made a rivalry with Rand's secretary [[Margaret]], cursing her, what was heard by Rand's son, [[Danny Rand|Danny]]. Hogarth bribed Danny to not tell anyone about that.<ref name="IF103">''[[Rolling Thunder Cannon Punch|Iron Fist: 1.03: Rolling Thunder Cannon Punch]]''</ref>
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Together with their family members, Rand and Meachum filmed a commercial for Rand Enterprises, although Danny previously refused to participate.<ref name="IF102">''[[Shadow Hawk Takes Flight|Iron Fist: 1.02: Shadow Hawk Takes Flight]]''</ref>
   
 
===Car Accident===
 
===Car Accident===
[[File:Daredevil60.jpg|thumb|250px|The car accident that blinded [[Matt Murdock]].]]
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[[File:Daredevil60.jpg|thumb|250px|The car accident that blinded [[Matt Murdock]]]]
In [[1990s|1994]], a Rand Enterprises truck with hazardous chemicals was part of a car accident that almost killed an [[List of Minor Characters#Into the Ring|elderly man]]. Chemicals from the flipped truck splashed on the face of the [[Matt Murdock]], who saved the man's life. As they were absorbed into his eyes, Murdock was blinded.<ref name="DD101">''[[Into the Ring|Daredevil: 1.01: Into the Ring]]''</ref>
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In [[1990s|1994]], a Rand Enterprises truck with hazardous chemicals was part of a car accident that almost killed an [[List of Minor Characters#Into the Ring|elderly man]]. Chemicals from the flipped truck splashed on [[Matt Murdock]]'s face, who saved the man's life. As they were absorbed into his eyes, Murdock was blinded.<ref name="DD101">''[[Into the Ring|Daredevil: 1.01: Into the Ring]]''</ref>
   
 
===The Rands Are Gone===
 
===The Rands Are Gone===
The company's success drew the attention of the [[Hand]], an ancient and mysterious crime organization. Harold and Wendell were approached by [[Madame Gao]], one of the Hand leaders, who sought to make a business deal but Rand disapproved. In [[2000s|2001]], Meachum began receiving treatment for terminal cancer. Gao promised to cure Meachum's cancer if he agreed to work with the Hand. Unbeknownst to Rand, Meachum used Rand Enterprises' assets and built several laboratories in [[China]] for the purpose of expanding the Hand's [[Steel Serpent|drug manufacturing operations]].<ref name="IF113">''[[Dragon Plays with Fire|Iron Fist: 1.13: Dragon Plays with Fire]]''</ref>
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As a successful company, Rand Enterprises was approached by the [[Hand]]. [[Madame Gao]] offered [[Harold Meachum]] and [[Wendell Rand]] cooperation what Rand ultimately dismissed. However, Meachum was diagnosed with terminal cancer and Gao promised to cure him if he agreed to work with the Hand. Unbeknownst to Rand, Meachum used Rand Enterprises' assets and built several laboratories in [[China]] for the purpose of expanding the Hand's [[Steel Serpent|drug manufacturing operations]].<ref name="IF113">''[[Dragon Plays with Fire|Iron Fist: 1.13: Dragon Plays with Fire]]''</ref>
   
After uncovering Meachum's actions, Rand charted a [[Rand Enterprises Private Jet|plane]] to [[Anzhou]] and planned to take his wife [[Heather Rand|Heather]] and their son [[Danny Rand|Danny]] with him. Meachum decided to prevent Rand from bringing back proof by causing his plane to crash mid-flight. Before the Rands left the United States, Meachum injected the pilots with a poison he had previously obtained from Madame Gao. En route to Anzhou, both pilots succumbed to the poison and lost control of the plane. The plane crashed into the Himalayan mountain range, instantly killing Heather and Wendell. Danny was lost and declared legally dead.<ref name="IF101"/>
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Rand learned about the secret business in China and charted a [[Rand Enterprises Private Jet|plane]] to [[Anzhou]], planning to shut down the laboratories. Fearing that his actions would be uncovered, Meachum caused the [[Air Crash in the Himalayas|plane crush]] at the [[Himalayas]], seemingly killing Rand, as well as his [[Heather Rand|wife]] and [[Danny Rand|son]].<ref name="IF101"/>
   
Meachum became CEO of Rand Enterprises and continued his cooperation with Gao. In [[2000s|2004]], Meachum died of cancer. The company subsequently fell under the leadership of his son [[Ward Meachum]], and his daughter [[Joy Meachum|Joy]] became Chief Counsel. Later, Meachum was resurrected from the dead as Gao had promised and the Hand began forcing him to live in hiding, controlling Rand Enterprises for the Hand's benefit through his son Ward, who was the only one to know of his survival.<ref name="IF101"/>
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Meachum then became the CEO of Rand Enterprises, continuing his cooperation with the Hand. Also, he decided to put [[Ward Meachum]] in charge of Rand's subsidiary, [[Domani Architecture]].<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/ward-meachum-142459133/ Ward Meachum's Linkedin page]</ref> Eventually, Meachum died and the company was inherited by Ward, while [[Joy Meachum]] became the Chief Counsel. However, Meachum was [[Resurrection Elixir|resurrected]] by Gao who forced him to control Rand Enterprises for the Hand's benefit through Ward, who was the only one to know of his survival.<ref name="IF101"/>
   
 
===Danny Rand's Return===
 
===Danny Rand's Return===
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===Midland Circle===
 
===Midland Circle===
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{{Quote|I remember that name. [[Ward Meachum|Ward]] gave us a list of places to cease doing business with."<br>"It must be the [[Hand]].|Accountant and [[Colleen Wing]]|Worst Behavior}}
 
Charting the [[Rand Enterprises Private Jet|private jet]] and [[Rand Enterprises Helicopter|helicopter]] owned by Rand Enterprises, [[Danny Rand]] and [[Colleen Wing]] returned to [[New York City]] from [[Cambodia]] where they were fighting against the [[Hand]]. They visited the [[Rand Enterprises Building]] to track down the [[Hand]]'s transaction trail. With the accountant's assistance, Rand and Wing learned that the Hand's front companies were shut down and their assets were transferred to the Midland Circle Financial. As the CEO of Rand Enterprises, Rand visited the [[Midland Circle]] where he faced [[Alexandra Reid]].<ref name="TD103">''[[Worst Behavior|Daredevil: 1.03: Worst Behavior]]''</ref>
 
Charting the [[Rand Enterprises Private Jet|private jet]] and [[Rand Enterprises Helicopter|helicopter]] owned by Rand Enterprises, [[Danny Rand]] and [[Colleen Wing]] returned to [[New York City]] from [[Cambodia]] where they were fighting against the [[Hand]]. They visited the [[Rand Enterprises Building]] to track down the [[Hand]]'s transaction trail. With the accountant's assistance, Rand and Wing learned that the Hand's front companies were shut down and their assets were transferred to the Midland Circle Financial. As the CEO of Rand Enterprises, Rand visited the [[Midland Circle]] where he faced [[Alexandra Reid]].<ref name="TD103">''[[Worst Behavior|Daredevil: 1.03: Worst Behavior]]''</ref>
   
 
===Crafting Misty Knight's Bionic Arm===
 
===Crafting Misty Knight's Bionic Arm===
 
{{Quote|Okay, Rand [[Misty Knight's Prosthetic Arm|tech]], let's see what you got.|[[Misty Knight]]|A Duel of Iron}}
 
{{Quote|Okay, Rand [[Misty Knight's Prosthetic Arm|tech]], let's see what you got.|[[Misty Knight]]|A Duel of Iron}}
[[Danny Rand]] personally requested the Rand Enterprises cybernetic division to design [[Misty Knight's Prosthetic Arm|bionic prosthetic arm]] for [[Misty Knight]] whose arm was cut off by [[Bakuto]]. Together with [[Colleen Wing]], Rand sent Knight a letter with the blueprint of the arm what she ultimately accepted. Rand Enterprises assigned [[Steve]] to test an arm and help Knight to adapt to her. In the [[Rand Enterprises Building]], Steve and Knight tested an arm while he was recording every movement to configure it.
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[[Danny Rand]] personally requested the Rand Enterprises cybernetic division to design [[Misty Knight's Prosthetic Arm|bionic prosthetic arm]] for [[Misty Knight]] whose arm was cut off by [[Bakuto]]. Together with [[Colleen Wing]], Rand sent Knight a letter with the blueprint of the arm what she ultimately accepted. Rand Enterprises assigned [[Steve]] to test an arm and help Knight to adapt to her. In the [[Rand Enterprises Building]], Steve and Knight tested an arm while he was recording every movement to configure it.<ref name="LC205">''[[All Souled Out|Luke Cage: 2.05: All Souled Out]]''</ref>
   
Steve then explained to Knight that arm was programmed to respond to the remaining nerve endings in her limb. Also, the muscles are flex and send a signal to the prosthetic to respond accordingly.<ref name="LC205">''[[All Souled Out|Luke Cage: 2.05: All Souled Out]]''</ref> Later, [[Ward Meachum]] personally checked the characteristic and purchase orders of the arm, admitting the value of Knight's prosthesis.<ref name="IF205">''[[Heart of the Dragon|The Defenders 2.05: Heart of the Dragon]]''</ref>
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Later, [[Ward Meachum]] personally checked the characteristics and purchase orders of the arm, admitting the value of Knight's prosthesis.<ref name="IF205">''[[Heart of the Dragon|The Defenders 2.05: Heart of the Dragon]]''</ref>
   
 
===Situation with the Stylers===
 
===Situation with the Stylers===
 
[[File:Cage and Knight talking to Dillard.png|left|thumb|250px|[[Luke Cage]], [[Misty Knight]] and [[Mariah Dillard]] inside the [[Rand Enterprises Research Facility]]]]
 
[[File:Cage and Knight talking to Dillard.png|left|thumb|250px|[[Luke Cage]], [[Misty Knight]] and [[Mariah Dillard]] inside the [[Rand Enterprises Research Facility]]]]
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{{Quote|A bit much to burn the [[Stylers' Grow House|whole thing]] down, don't you think?"<br>"Only way to be sure. Besides, I got Rand to purchase the building and the lot underneath it, so no harm done. I mean, it's not like I'm gonna pursue a complaint, is it? You're right, though. Money is power.|[[Luke Cage]] and [[Danny Rand]]|The Main Ingredient}}
 
{{Quote|A bit much to burn the [[Stylers' Grow House|whole thing]] down, don't you think?"<br>"Only way to be sure. Besides, I got Rand to purchase the building and the lot underneath it, so no harm done. I mean, it's not like I'm gonna pursue a complaint, is it? You're right, though. Money is power.|[[Luke Cage]] and [[Danny Rand]]|The Main Ingredient}}
Seeking for the shelter to hide from the [[Stylers]], [[Luke Cage]] and [[Misty Knight]] contacted [[Danny Rand]] and asked him for help. Rand informed them about the [[Rand Enterprises Research Facility]] located in [[Queens]] which was not opened at that moment. Cage and Knight brought [[Mariah Dillard]], [[Tilda Johnson]] and [[James Lucas]] to the facility where the Stylers could not find them. However, [[Bushmaster]] was informed about their location by [[Nandi Tyler]] and led the Stylers to [[Attack on Rand Enterprises Research Facility|attack]] the facility and murder Dillard. The confrontation resulted in McIver's arrest and particular wreckage of the facility while Rand Enterprises refused to comment the skirmish to the press.<ref name="LC209">''[[For Pete's Sake|Luke Cage: 2.09: For Pete's Sake]]''</ref>
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Seeking for the shelter to hide from the [[Stylers]], [[Luke Cage]] and [[Misty Knight]] contacted [[Danny Rand]] and asked him for help. Rand informed them about the [[Rand Enterprises Research Facility]] located in [[Queens]] which was not opened at that moment. Cage and Knight brought [[Mariah Dillard]], [[Tilda Johnson]] and [[James Lucas]] to the facility where the Stylers were unable to find them.
   
Learning that McIver escaped from the police custody, Rand personally arrived in Harlem to assist Cage in his fight against the Stylers. Together, they managed to locate the [[Stylers' Grow House|growhouse]] owned by the Stylers where McIver establishing the production of [[Nightshade]]. Rand and Cage defeated all hostiles and burned down the whole facility to stop McIver's schemes. Rand then contacted the company to purchase the facility and surrounding territory to keep any attention away from him and Cage.<ref name="LC210">''[[The Main Ingredient|Luke Cage: 2.10: The Main Ingredient]]''</ref>
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However, [[Bushmaster]] was informed about their location by [[Nandi Tyler]] and led the Stylers to [[Attack on Rand Enterprises Research Facility|attack]] the facility and murder Dillard. The confrontation resulted in McIver's arrest and particular wreckage of the facility while Rand Enterprises refused to comment the skirmish to the press.<ref name="LC209">''[[For Pete's Sake|Luke Cage: 2.09: For Pete's Sake]]''</ref>
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Learning that McIver escaped from the police custody, Rand personally arrived in Harlem to assist Cage in his fight against the Stylers. Together, they located the [[Stylers' Grow House|growhouse]] owned by the Stylers where McIver establishing the production of [[Nightshade]]. Rand and Cage defeated all hostiles and burned down the whole facility to stop McIver's schemes. Rand then contacted the company to purchase the facility and surrounding territory to keep any attention away from him and Cage.<ref name="LC210">''[[The Main Ingredient|Luke Cage: 2.10: The Main Ingredient]]''</ref>
   
 
===Joy Meachum's Patent===
 
===Joy Meachum's Patent===
 
''To be added''
 
''To be added''
 
 
==Staff==
 
==Staff==
 
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*[[Rand Enterprises Leishmaniasis Cure]]
 
*[[Rand Enterprises Leishmaniasis Cure]]
 
*[[Misty Knight's Prosthetic Arm]]
 
*[[Misty Knight's Prosthetic Arm]]
*[[Danny Rand’s Leg Brace]]
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*[[Rand Tech Compression Brace]]
   
 
==Facilities==
 
==Facilities==
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*[[Rand Enterprises Chemical Plant]]
 
*[[Rand Enterprises Research Facility]]
 
*[[Rand Enterprises Research Facility]]
*[[Red Hook Pier]]
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*[[Red Hook Pier]] <small>(formerly)</small>
 
*[[Eden Towers]] <small>(formerly)</small>
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
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***''[[Fish in the Jailhouse]]''
 
***''[[Fish in the Jailhouse]]''
 
***''[[The Defenders (episode)|The Defenders]]''
 
***''[[The Defenders (episode)|The Defenders]]''
 
*''[[Cloak & Dagger]]''
 
**''[[Cloak & Dagger/Season One|Season One]]''
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***''[[Colony Collapse]]'' <small>(mentioned)</small>
 
*''[[Jessica Jones (TV series)|Jessica Jones]]''
 
*''[[Jessica Jones (TV series)|Jessica Jones]]''
 
**''[[Jessica Jones (TV series)/Season Two|Season Two]]''
 
**''[[Jessica Jones (TV series)/Season Two|Season Two]]''
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***''[[For Pete's Sake]]''
 
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***''[[The Main Ingredient]]''
*''[[Cloak & Dagger]]''
 
**''[[Cloak & Dagger/Season One|Season One]]''
 
***''[[Colony Collapse]]'' <small>(mentioned)</small>
 
 
*''[[Iron Fist (TV series)|Iron Fist]]''
 
*''[[Iron Fist (TV series)|Iron Fist]]''
 
**''[[Iron Fist (TV series)/Season Two|Season Two]]''
 
**''[[Iron Fist (TV series)/Season Two|Season Two]]''
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***''[[War Without End]]''
 
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**''[[Jessica Jones (TV series)/Season Three|Season Three]]''
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*In the comics, '''Rand-Meachum Inc'''. was owned by [[Wendell Rand]] and [[Harold Meachum]]. Meachum killed Wendell, while [[Heather Rand|his wife]] and their son [[Danny Rand|Daniel]] were on an expedition. When Daniel Rand finally returned to New York after many years of training in [[K'un-Lun]], Meachum was killed before he could get his revenge. The company was then left to [[Ward Meachum|Ward]] and [[Joy Meachum]]. But eventually the company came under Danny's control and with the help of [[Jeryn Hogarth]] and it was rebranded '''Rand Corporation'''.
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*In the comics, '''Rand-Meachum Inc'''. was owned by [[Wendell Rand]] and [[Harold Meachum]]. Meachum killed Wendell, while [[Heather Rand|his wife]] and their son [[Danny Rand]] were on an expedition. When Rand finally returned to New York after many years of training in [[K'un-Lun]], Meachum was killed before he could get his revenge. The company was then left to [[Ward Meachum|Ward]] and [[Joy Meachum]]. But eventually the company came under Rand's control and with the help of [[Jeryn Hogarth]] and it was rebranded '''Rand Corporation'''.
   
 
==References==
 
==References==

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"I wish you'd take things like this more seriously, so that I don't see my company destroyed."
"So it's your company now?"
"It's always been my company."
Harold Meachum and Ward Meachum[src]

Rand Enterprises is an international corporation of humanitarian aid, headquartered in New York City. Founded by Wendell Rand and Harold Meachum, the company flourished under their leadership. In 2001, Meachum engineered an airplane accident which claimed the lives of Rand and his wife, and led to their son Danny Rand being declared legally dead; with Rand's death, the company subsequently fell under the sole leadership of Meachum.

In 2004, Meachum died of cancer and his son Ward Meachum and daughter Joy Meachum officially took over, although Harold, who had been resurrected by the Hand, continued to lead the company from the shadows. After Danny Rand returned to New York in 2016, he was granted his rightful position as majority shareholder, although his decision to prioritize morality over profits caused the board to terminate his employment, firing Ward and Joy as well.

Following the assassination of board member Lawrence Wilkins, slated to be the company's new leader, Rand Enterprises had the three reinstated in order to salvage their public image. After the death of Bakuto, Harold decided to reveal his existence in order to officially reclaim the title of CEO; however, Ward killed his father in order to save Rand's life.

History

Foundation

HaroldMeachumWendellRand

Harold Meachum stands with Wendell Rand

Rand Enterprises was founded by Wendell Rand and Harold Meachum, and headquartered in New York City. Since its initial launch, Rand Enterprises has been a successful international company, specializing at several industries such as chemicals, cybernetics and pharmaceutics.[1] The new corporation also made business rivalries with various companies such as the Roxxon Corporation.[2]

Jeri Hogarth was employed by Rand Enterprises as an intern for Rand. During her time there, Hogarth made a rivalry with Rand's secretary Margaret, cursing her, what was heard by Rand's son, Danny. Hogarth bribed Danny to not tell anyone about that.[3]

Together with their family members, Rand and Meachum filmed a commercial for Rand Enterprises, although Danny previously refused to participate.[4]

Car Accident

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The car accident that blinded Matt Murdock

In 1994, a Rand Enterprises truck with hazardous chemicals was part of a car accident that almost killed an elderly man. Chemicals from the flipped truck splashed on Matt Murdock's face, who saved the man's life. As they were absorbed into his eyes, Murdock was blinded.[5]

The Rands Are Gone

As a successful company, Rand Enterprises was approached by the Hand. Madame Gao offered Harold Meachum and Wendell Rand cooperation what Rand ultimately dismissed. However, Meachum was diagnosed with terminal cancer and Gao promised to cure him if he agreed to work with the Hand. Unbeknownst to Rand, Meachum used Rand Enterprises' assets and built several laboratories in China for the purpose of expanding the Hand's drug manufacturing operations.[6]

Rand learned about the secret business in China and charted a plane to Anzhou, planning to shut down the laboratories. Fearing that his actions would be uncovered, Meachum caused the plane crush at the Himalayas, seemingly killing Rand, as well as his wife and son.[1]

Meachum then became the CEO of Rand Enterprises, continuing his cooperation with the Hand. Also, he decided to put Ward Meachum in charge of Rand's subsidiary, Domani Architecture.[7] Eventually, Meachum died and the company was inherited by Ward, while Joy Meachum became the Chief Counsel. However, Meachum was resurrected by Gao who forced him to control Rand Enterprises for the Hand's benefit through Ward, who was the only one to know of his survival.[1]

Danny Rand's Return

"My father, Wendell Rand, instilled in me a love and respect for this company that has never faded."
Danny Rand[src]

To be added

The Hand

To be added

Midland Circle

"I remember that name. Ward gave us a list of places to cease doing business with."
"It must be the Hand."
―Accountant and Colleen Wing[src]

Charting the private jet and helicopter owned by Rand Enterprises, Danny Rand and Colleen Wing returned to New York City from Cambodia where they were fighting against the Hand. They visited the Rand Enterprises Building to track down the Hand's transaction trail. With the accountant's assistance, Rand and Wing learned that the Hand's front companies were shut down and their assets were transferred to the Midland Circle Financial. As the CEO of Rand Enterprises, Rand visited the Midland Circle where he faced Alexandra Reid.[8]

Crafting Misty Knight's Bionic Arm

"Okay, Rand tech, let's see what you got."
Misty Knight[src]

Danny Rand personally requested the Rand Enterprises cybernetic division to design bionic prosthetic arm for Misty Knight whose arm was cut off by Bakuto. Together with Colleen Wing, Rand sent Knight a letter with the blueprint of the arm what she ultimately accepted. Rand Enterprises assigned Steve to test an arm and help Knight to adapt to her. In the Rand Enterprises Building, Steve and Knight tested an arm while he was recording every movement to configure it.[9]

Later, Ward Meachum personally checked the characteristics and purchase orders of the arm, admitting the value of Knight's prosthesis.[10]

Situation with the Stylers

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Luke Cage, Misty Knight and Mariah Dillard inside the Rand Enterprises Research Facility

"A bit much to burn the whole thing down, don't you think?"
"Only way to be sure. Besides, I got Rand to purchase the building and the lot underneath it, so no harm done. I mean, it's not like I'm gonna pursue a complaint, is it? You're right, though. Money is power."
Luke Cage and Danny Rand[src]

Seeking for the shelter to hide from the Stylers, Luke Cage and Misty Knight contacted Danny Rand and asked him for help. Rand informed them about the Rand Enterprises Research Facility located in Queens which was not opened at that moment. Cage and Knight brought Mariah Dillard, Tilda Johnson and James Lucas to the facility where the Stylers were unable to find them.

However, Bushmaster was informed about their location by Nandi Tyler and led the Stylers to attack the facility and murder Dillard. The confrontation resulted in McIver's arrest and particular wreckage of the facility while Rand Enterprises refused to comment the skirmish to the press.[11]

Learning that McIver escaped from the police custody, Rand personally arrived in Harlem to assist Cage in his fight against the Stylers. Together, they located the growhouse owned by the Stylers where McIver establishing the production of Nightshade. Rand and Cage defeated all hostiles and burned down the whole facility to stop McIver's schemes. Rand then contacted the company to purchase the facility and surrounding territory to keep any attention away from him and Cage.[12]

Joy Meachum's Patent

To be added

Staff

Name Position Status
Wendell Rand Co-Founder and CEO Deceased
Harold Meachum Co-Founder and CEO Deceased
Ward Meachum Co-CEO Alive
Danny Rand Co-CEO Alive
Joy Meachum Chief Counsel Resigned
Lawrence Wilkins Board of Directors Member Deceased
Maria Rodriguez Board of Directors Member Alive
Donald Hooper Board of Directors Member Alive
Margaret Secretary Resigned
Megan Secretary Alive
Katie Assistant Alive
Billy Head of Security Resigned
Shannon Head of Security Alive
June Receptionist Resigned
Sandi Ann Chemist Alive
Sarah Galvin Transport Worker Alive
Steve Technician Alive
Stan Driver Alive
Jeri Hogarth Intern Resigned
Frank Robbins Alive

Known Products

Facilities

Appearances

Appearances for Rand Enterprises

In chronological order:

Trivia

  • In the comics, Rand-Meachum Inc. was owned by Wendell Rand and Harold Meachum. Meachum killed Wendell, while his wife and their son Danny Rand were on an expedition. When Rand finally returned to New York after many years of training in K'un-Lun, Meachum was killed before he could get his revenge. The company was then left to Ward and Joy Meachum. But eventually the company came under Rand's control and with the help of Jeryn Hogarth and it was rebranded Rand Corporation.

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