M12 Microsoft's Venture Fund Fund IV

M12 Microsoft's Venture Fund

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Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

Seattle, United States

Countries of investment

USA
Israel
United Kingdom
Canada
Australia

Investment stages

Seed
Series A
Series B
Series C
Growth

Industries

AI
Deep Tech
Cybersecurity
Cloud Computing
Fintech
Gaming

About
M12 is the corporate venture capital arm of Microsoft, investing in early-stage technology companies. The firm focuses on areas that align with Microsoft’s strategic priorities, including deep tech, AI, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. M12 provides startups with access to Microsoft’s resources, expertise, and global reach, helping them scale and succeed in highly competitive industries.

Min check size: $500K
Max check size: $10M
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Investment Thesis

M12 invests in early-stage technology companies with a focus on deep tech, AI, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and developer tools. The firm’s thesis is centered on backing innovative startups that align with Microsoft’s strategic interests and can scale globally. M12 provides portfolio companies with capital, mentorship, and access to Microsoft’s vast resources, helping them to grow rapidly in their respective industries. The fund focuses on high-potential startups across a variety of sectors, including Web3 and gaming.

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Manager's Experience

Led by former Microsoft executives and experienced VCs, M12’s team blends enterprise software expertise with strategic alignment across Microsoft’s product lines.