Go Ad-Free
My Alerts
Moneycontrol
Moneycontrol PRO
Get App Open
In App Credit Cards
Go PRO Now
Open App
HomeNewsbusiness

Microsoft joins Apple in $2 trillion market cap club; Here's a look at key milestones and events in the company’s history

Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975. Here’s a timeline of key milestones in Microsoft’s journey.

Moneycontrol News | June 23, 2021 / 19:41 IST
1/6
On June 22, Microsoft took its place I the history books as it hit @2T in value. The only member of the $2T club is Apple. Saudi Aramco touched the threshold briefly in December 2019. (Image: News18 Creative)
On June 22, Microsoft took its place in the history books as it hit $2 trillion in value. The only other member of the $2 trillion club being Apple. Saudi Aramco touched the threshold briefly in December 2019. (Image: News18 Creative)
2/6
Market capitalization of Microsoft vs Apple. (Image: News18 Creative)
Market capitalization of Microsoft vs Apple. (Image: News18 Creative)
3/6
In 1975 Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. Here’s a timeline of key milestones in Microsoft’s journey. (Image: News18 Creative)
In 1975 Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. Here’s a timeline of key milestones in Microsoft’s journey. (Image: News18 Creative)
4/6
June 2008 | Bill gates transitions from his day-to-day role at Microsoft to spend more time on his work at The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. (Image: News18 Creative)
June 2008 | Bill gates transitions from his day-to-day role at Microsoft to spend more time on his work at The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. (Image: News18 Creative)
5/6
“Microsoft One” reorganization realigns company to enable innovation at great speed efficiency. (Image: News18 Creative)
“Microsoft One” reorganization realigns company to enable innovation at greater speed and efficiency. (Image: News18 Creative)
6/6
In 2020 Microsoft announced plan to help protect biodiversity of the world’s ecosystems. (Image: News18 Creative)
In 2020 Microsoft announced plan to help protect biodiversity of the world’s ecosystems. (Image: News18 Creative)

Discover the latest Business News, Budget 2025 News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!

Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347