Sir Michael J. Moritz, K.B.E., is a Welsh businessman, the self-made billionaire Partner at Sequoia Capital, one of the world's most famous and influential venture capital firms. His career is rooted in journalism, history, and venture capital.

Moritz graduated from Christ Church, Oxford University (1975) with a degree in History and earned an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (1978). His early career included working as a journalist for Time Magazine, covering the rise of Silicon Valley. His philosophical approach centers on long-term partnership, technological disruption, and data-driven investment.

• Sequoia Capital (Partner): The core wealth generator, one of the world's most influential venture capital firms (investing in Google, PayPal, Yahoo!, and Airbnb).
• Investment Apex: He led Sequoia's investments in Google and PayPal, generating massive returns.
• Journalistic Heritage: He wrote the definitive history of Apple Inc. (the book The Little Kingdom).
• Philanthropy: He and his wife, Harriet Heyman, are Giving Pledge signatories and have donated hundreds of millions to Oxford University and education (e.g., The Oxford-Union Fund).

Sir Michael Moritz's strategic genius was his commitment to identifying foundational technology trends. He joined Sequoia Capital in 1986. His structural contribution is immense: funding the creation of the modern Internet economy through early investments in Yahoo! (1995), Google (1999), and PayPal. His philosophy of long-term, hands-off partnership with founders defined a generation of VC practice.

He retired from day-to-day investing in 2012 to focus on philanthropy through his Crankstart Foundation. His commitment to Oxford University is monumental: he and his wife donated £75 million to Oxford (for student aid) and £100 million for the Blackbird Ventures Fund in Australia. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term appreciation of his venture capital stakes.

Sir Michael Moritz is a major global philanthropist and Giving Pledge signatory. His structural social impact is tied to Sequoia's role in funding the foundational companies of the modern digital economy (Google, Yahoo!). His profound philanthropic contributions (over $600 million estimated) focus on educational equity and conservation, providing massive structural support to Oxford University student aid.

His structural contribution is tied to his belief in technology as a force for societal advancement and his influential role in global VC strategy.

Sir Michael Moritz maintains the professional, pragmatic style of a venture capitalist. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects stability and immense intellectual authority, typical of a leader in Silicon Valley's finance elite.

Residing in San Francisco, California, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to venture capital strategy, high-impact philanthropy, and journalism.