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M12 is Microsoft's venture capital fund, founded in 2016 as Microsoft Ventures and rebranded to M12 in 2018. Based in the United States, M12 invests in early-stage technology companies, leveraging Microsoft's extensive resources and ecosystem to help these companies scale and achieve market success.
M12 invests in a variety of sectors, including cloud infrastructure, enterprise applications, developer tools, deep tech and AI, cybersecurity, and web3 and gaming. The fund targets early-stage companies, aiming to utilize Microsoft's resources to support their growth.
M12 has invested in over 100 companies, including notable portfolio companies such as Inworld, an AI and gaming startup; Space and Time, a Web3 database provider; HiddenLayer, a cybersecurity firm specializing in AI security; Agolo, a vertical SaaS company; Airobotics, an enterprise applications provider; Applied Intuition, a deep tech and AI company; and Arkose Labs, a cybersecurity firm.
To approach M12, founders should visit their official website for detailed pitching guidelines. M12 values innovative ideas in technology and seeks to leverage Microsoft's resources to support portfolio companies.
M12 has been actively investing in technology startups, with a portfolio that includes over 100 companies, 15 of which are unicorns and 6 have gone public. Their most recent investment was in Relyance AI in July 2024.
M12 invests in Pre Seed, Seed, and Series A stages.
M12 focuses on cloud infrastructure, AI, cybersecurity, web3, and gaming.
M12 typically invests between $1 million and $20 million.
M12 primarily invests in early-stage technology companies based in the United States.
Founders can pitch M12 by visiting their website for specific guidelines and contact information.
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