The Economic Times

Mike Markkula invested $250,000 in Apple in 1977: How did his early bet help turn a garage-era computer project into a multitrillion-dollar giant?

In 1977, Mike Markkula put $250,000 into Apple when its future was still uncertain. The money helped the young company move beyond small-scale computer building and prepare for the Apple II. Markkula also brought business experience, helped shape Apples first formal plan and recruited experienced management. His early involvement helped turn an engineering project into a company built to grow.