Sequoia Capital shares founder’s 1977 memo for investing in Apple — initial $600,000 investment is worth $26.4 billion today, firm said it was ‘tough to do this deal’

Tom's Hardware 2026-04-05

Summary:

The VC firm shared its founder's notes on Apple recognizing the company's potential while also doubting its management team.

Link:

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/sequoia-capital-shares-founders-1977-memo-for-investing-in-apple-initial-usd600-000-investment-is-worth-usd26-4-billion-today-firm-said-it-was-tough-to-do-this-deal

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Cybersecurity by kevin » Tom's Hardware

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Authors:

editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales)

Date tagged:

04/05/2026, 08:14

Date published:

04/05/2026, 07:00