Private company

Microcomputer Associates, Incorporated

Former American computer company

Microcomputer Associates, Inc., was an American computer company founded by Manny Lemas and Ray Holt. It produced the low-cost Jolt Microcomputer, designed by Holt and released in 1975 for US$249 (equivalent to $1,490 in 2025). A Jolt microcomputer was notably used in the Atari VCS prototype by Cyan Engineering.2 It is part of Synertek.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Microcomputer Associates, Inc., was an American computer company founded by Manny Lemas and Ray Holt. It produced the low-cost Jolt Microcomputer, designed by Holt and released in 1975 for US$249 (equivalent to $1,490 in 2025). A Jolt microcomputer was notably used in the Atari VCS prototype by Cyan Engineering.2

Corporate structure

Microcomputer Associates, Incorporated is part of a group headed by Synertek. 2 entities on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Synertek
    • Microcomputer Associates, Incorporated

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Ray Holt.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • computer hardware

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

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Sources

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