Apple

Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. The company started in a garage, where the trio designed and built the Apple I. The success of this product led to the Apple II, which established Apple as a major player in the personal computer industry. Today, Apple is known for its innovative products like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers.

Industry

Technology/Electronics

Company Size

With a workforce exceeding 161,000 employees, the company boasts a vast talent pool.

Product, Services, and Operations

Apple's major products include the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. The company also offers services like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, and Apple Pay. Apple operates retail stores worldwide and conducts its business online through its official website.

Funding Details

Apple is a publicly traded company with a market capitalization of over $2 trillion as of 2021.

Acquisitions

Notable acquisitions include Next Computer Inc. (1997), which marked the return of Steve Jobs to Apple, and Beats Electronics (2014), a headphone company co-founded by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine.

Awards and Achievements

Apple has received numerous awards and recognitions, including being named the world's most valuable brand multiple times. The company's products have also won several design awards. In 2018, Apple became the first public U.S. company to be valued at over $1 trillion.