Michael Moritz

Michael Moritz (#446)

Every time we invest in a little company, it's a battle against the odds.

$ 8 B
Venture capital
United States
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71 Years

About Me

Wales native Michael Moritz got his start as a journalist at Time Magazine after immigrating to America in 1976. Moritz wrote an early biography of Steve Jobs and Apple, "The Little Kingdom," while he was Time's San Francisco bureau chief. After making the jump to venture capital firm Sequoia Capital, Moritz invested in companies such as Google, LinkedIn and PayPal. He stepped back from a leadership role at Sequoia in 2012 after being diagnosed with a rare and undisclosed medical condition. In 2023, Sequoia announced in a letter to its limited partners that Moritz had left the firm after 38 years. Moritz said in the letter he intended to shift focus to Sequoia Heritage, a wealth management business that runs independently to the venture practice.

Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Michael Moritz’s rise and global influence.

#542 Billionaires (2026)
#218 Forbes 400 (2025)
#50 The Midas List: Top Tech Investors (2023)
#73 Richest In Tech (2017)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Michael Moritz’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $8.0B (May 4, 2026)