M12 | Microsoft's Venture Capital Fund

Investing in innovation, globally

At M12, our mission is to empower entrepreneurs
with capital, customer connections,
and unparalleled access to Microsoft.

We invest in early-stage companies
disrupting the enterprise.

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Global

With offices in San Francisco, Seattle, London, Tel Aviv, and Bengaluru, M12 has a strong presence at global innovation hubs.

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Founder-friendly

We don’t require any restrictive terms when we invest. We do commit to supporting the entire lifecycle of each portfolio company.

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Built for scale

Our portfolio companies gain access to one of the largest technology companies in the world, including the opportunity to sell alongside Microsoft.

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Agile

We invest independently of Microsoft’s business units. We work quickly so that founders can stop fundraising and get back to building great companies.

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Diverse

M12’s team has decades of experience in investing, product innovation, business development, go-to-market, R&D, and entrepreneurship.

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Inclusive

M12 is committed to a more equitable startup and VC ecosystem, and partners with several organizations working toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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"M12 is a perfect example of what strong alignment and accountability really look like. They represent best-in-class."

See how WorkBoard is selling alongside Microsoft

"M12 opened up other doors that we didn’t know existed for us."

See how Outreach integrated with Dynamics 365

"Many startups will wait five years, trying to get that one big meeting with their dream customer. With M12 as an investor, we got it in two weeks."

See how Unbabel is working with Microsoft Customer Service & Support

"M12’s portfolio development team recognized us as a relevant partner, capable of supporting the work Microsoft was doing in Houston. So they brought us into the conversation."

See how ZenCity landed a deal with the City of Houston

Futureproofing the enterprise

Looking to bring startup innovation to your business? Our portfolio companies are enterprise-ready, supporting the digital transformation of Fortune 500 organizations.