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NeXT

Computer company founded by Steve Jobs after leaving Apple, later acquired by Apple.

Acquired Founded 1985–1997 Redwood City USA Hardware & Electronics
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Acquired by Apple.

Founders

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Steve Jobs
Founder & CEO

Where its founders came from

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The companies and labs that produced NeXT’s founders.

Atari Apple

The NeXT diaspora

4 companies

People who worked at or founded NeXT and went on to start their own companies.

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Steve Jobs
4 founded
Apple 1976 Apple Inc. 1976 Pixar 1986 MDTV 2025

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Founded1985
StatusAcquired
HQUSA
SectorHardware & Electronics
Founders1
Lineage4 cos.

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