Microsoft Ventures
PE / CVC
2016
$275 M
San Francisco, California, United States
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Profile
M12 is Microsoft's corporate venture capital fund that focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies that are transforming the enterprise sector. Founded six years before January 2023, M12 has invested in over 100 companies, including 15 unicorns and 6 IPOs. The fund is part of Microsoft's innovation strategy, utilizing the company's resources and network to support its portfolio.
M12 employs a thesis-driven investment approach aligned with Microsoft's core business areas. This strategy allows the fund to create value for startups through connections, customer access, and unique benefits. Key investment themes include DevOps and developer tools, AI and gaming, and Web3 and enterprise data. Notable initiatives include the M12 GitHub Fund, which invests in promising open-source startups on GitHub's platform. M12 enhances its value proposition by providing financial investment along with strategic support and advisory services that leverage Microsoft's enterprise strengths.
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Microsoft Ventures Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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M12 AI Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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SaaS
Software
AI
Infrastructure
Deeptech
Machine Learning (ML)
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Seed
Series A
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$4 M
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July 2018
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