Updated: June 13, 2026
M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund logo
Corporate VC
AI
Enterprise

M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund

Founded 2016 · San Francisco, USA

Accelerating the future of technology together

Alumni startups

162

Total investments

309

Successful exits

39

About the program

Program type
Investment focus areas
Description

M12 - Microsoft’s venture fund, invests in early-stage enterprise software companies with a focus on AI, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, developer tools, vertical SaaS, and Web3/Gaming. Since 2016, M12 has invested in over 100 companies, helping startups accelerate growth with unparalleled access to Microsoft.

Founded2016

Location

Investment offer

Check size$1,000,000 – $20,000,000
Can lead rounds
Yes
Details

Avg Check: $100K - $10M ·

Funding requirements

We invest in early-stage software companies disrupting the enterprise.

Numbers

Total Investments
309
Lead Investments
97
Alumni Startups
162
Total Exits
39