Nvidia and Microsoft: The 7 Most Expensive IT Companies in the World

Thanks to their innovations, companies like Nvidia and Microsoft have become true IT giants worldwide and have accumulated enormous market capitalizations. We share a selection of IT companies with the highest market value.

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Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational corporation and one of the largest developers of proprietary software for various types of computing devices. The company is widely known for its influence in the field of information technology and the gaming industry, providing products and services for a wide range of devices, including the Windows operating system, PCs, gaming consoles, PDAs, and mobile phones.

Company valuation in 2024: approximately $3.351 trillion

Apple

Apple is an American corporation known as a developer of personal and tablet computers, audio players, smartphones, software, and digital content. The company is considered a pioneer in the field of personal computers and modern multitasking operating systems with a graphical user interface. More than half of Apple's revenue comes from iPhone sales.

Company valuation in 2024: approximately $3.205 trillion

Nvidia

Nvidia is an American technology company specializing in the development of graphics processing units and system-on-chip solutions. It has gained widespread recognition in the video game industry, professional visualization, high-performance computing, and the automotive industry. Its onboard computers are used in autonomous vehicles. The company's founders are Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem.

Company valuation in 2024: approximately $3.101 trillion

Alphabet

The reorganization of Google into Alphabet was officially announced in 2015. Google operates more than a million servers in data centers around the world, processes more than a billion search queries daily, and holds user data volumes up to 24 petabytes. The company has developed numerous products, including popular online services such as Gmail, Google Chrome, and Android.

Company valuation in 2024: approximately $2.282 trillion

Amazon

Amazon is an American company founded by Jeff Bezos as an online bookstore. Amazon subsequently expanded its product range to include videos, MP3s, audiobooks, electronics, clothing, furniture, food, toys, and jewelry. The company also operates the Amazon Publishing division, the Amazon Studios film studio, and produces a line of consumer electronics.

Company valuation in 2024: approximately $1.939 trillion

Meta Platforms

Meta Platforms is an American multinational holding company. It owns technology platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Reality Labs. Meta Platforms is part of the "Big Five" in the US information technology sector, along with Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, and Microsoft. The company's main source of revenue is the sale of advertising space on its platforms.

Company valuation in 2024: approximately $1.295 trillion

TSMC

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is a Taiwanese company specializing in the research and production of semiconductor products. It was founded by Morris Chang in 1987.
TSMC has developed many advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies, processes, and design tools. Major clients of the company include HiSilicon, MediaTek, Huawei, Realtek, AMD, Nvidia, Qualcomm, ARM Holdings, Altera, Xilinx, Apple, Broadcom, Conexant, Marvell, and Intel.

Company valuation in 2024: approximately $931 trillion

Source: companiesmarketcap.com