Microsoft Ventures

General contacts

Investor type

PE / CVC

Founded

2016

AUM

$275 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

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.

Industry

HealthTech Transportation Software Security Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services AI SaaS Other Gaming Cloud Cybersecurity Web3 Developer Tools Infrastructure Deeptech Machine Learning (ML)

Microsoft Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
M12 AI Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	SaaS Software AI Infrastructure Deeptech Machine Learning (ML)	Seed Series A	North America	$5-10 m	$4 M	July 2018

Contacts

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FAQs about Microsoft Ventures

Is Microsoft Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Microsoft Ventures is a private equity firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Series B, Series A and Seed, writing tickets of $100+ m.

Where is Microsoft Ventures located?

Microsoft Ventures is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was Microsoft Ventures founded?

Microsoft Ventures was founded in 2016.

What sectors and industries does Microsoft Ventures invest in?

Microsoft Ventures invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Transportation, Software, Security, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Financial Services, AI, SaaS, Other, Gaming, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Web3, Developer Tools, Infrastructure, Deeptech, Machine Learning (ML).

What is Microsoft Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Microsoft Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does Microsoft Ventures typically invest in?

Microsoft Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed.

What is the usual amount of Microsoft Ventures investment?

Microsoft Ventures usually invests $100+ m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Microsoft Ventures?

Microsoft Ventures has around $275m assets under management.

When was Microsoft Ventures last fund created?

Microsoft Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2018-07-10

What are the contacts of Microsoft Ventures?

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