M12 - Microsoft's Venture Capital Fund
Empowering early-stage technology companies with Microsoft’s venture capital.
Overview
M12, formerly Microsoft Ventures, is Microsoft's corporate venture capital subsidiary and strategic investment fund. It primarily invests in early-stage technology companies and offers portfolio support roles. M12 targets companies disrupting enterprise across various sectors, including cloud infrastructure, AI, cybersecurity, and more. The fund provides portfolio companies with access to Microsoft tools, services, and expertise, fostering deep engagement post-investment.
Investment focus
M12 focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies that are disrupting enterprise sectors. The fund emphasizes financial returns while also valuing strategic alignment with Microsoft. It actively supports founders from underrepresented backgrounds through various initiatives.
Program details
Designed for Founders. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally unknown.
Who it is for
Open to emerging professionals interested in venture capital roles.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for M12 - Microsoft's Venture Capital FundAdmissions and application
Prospective candidates should apply through M12's careers page or network with team members at industry events.
Benefits
M12 provides portfolio companies with access to Microsoft Azure cloud services, partnerships with Microsoft product teams, technical resources, and go-to-market assistance.
How to go about it
- Read what it asks for
Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.
- Have something to show
Programs pick people whose work they can already point to. Put yours where it can be found.
- Apply the way the program asks
The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
Questions about this program
How do I join the M12 - Microsoft's Venture Capital Fund?
The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
Is the venture program paid?
The program states investment capital. Get the amount, who qualifies, when it pays and any carry conditions in writing before you join.
What is the format and time commitment?
The program is hybrid.
About M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund
M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund
Corporate Venture Capital
Microsoft's Venture Fund for Early-Stage Technology
From public sources
What the sources say about M12 - Microsoft's Venture Capital Fund
M12’s pandemic-era Acerta case study describes digital go-to-market grants for portfolio companies.
Source: Acerta Automotive Lifecycle - M12 Venture CapitalM12 reports participating in Acerta’s 2020 Series A.
Source: Acerta Automotive Lifecycle - M12 Venture CapitalM12 says Acerta joined its portfolio after winning the 2018 Female Founders Competition.
Source: Acerta Automotive Lifecycle - M12 Venture CapitalMicrosoft’s October 2019 retrospective reports USD 4 million awarded in the prior Female Founders Competition.
Source: Empowering women founders through investmentThe inspected M12 competition portal shows no open submission calls.
Source: M12 Submission ManagerThe retained historical competition FAQ limits eligibility to B2B companies.
Source: M12 Submission Manager
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