Program · Venture Partner
M12 - Microsoft's Venture Capital Fund
M12 is Microsoft's venture-partner offering support and investment for early-stage technology companies.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What M12 - Microsoft's Venture Capital Fund offers
What M12 - Microsoft's Venture Capital Fund is
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.
Operational profile
Program status and context
Program status describes the program itself. Application availability and deadlines remain separate.
- Operational status
- Active
- Program type
- Venture Partner
- Host organization
- M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Unknown
- Compensation
- Unknown
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
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.
Eligibility
Open to emerging professionals interested in venture capital roles.
Selection approach
Prospective candidates should apply through M12's careers page or network with team members at industry events.
- Stages
- Series A · Series B · Series C · Series D
- Sectors
- AI · Cloud Infrastructure · Cybersecurity · Vertical Saas · Web3 · Gaming
- Regions
- AsiaEuropeNorth America
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Hybrid
- Main location
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Engagement
- Unknown
Delivery model
M12 operates in a hybrid model, with a presence in multiple global cities including San Francisco, London, Tel Aviv, Toronto, and New York.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Value and support
What participation may provide
Publicly described support is context, not a guarantee of current delivery or future benefit.
What participants may receive
M12 provides portfolio companies with access to Microsoft Azure cloud services, partnerships with Microsoft product teams, technical resources, and go-to-market assistance.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
M12 - Microsoft's Venture Capital Fund is published in Upseed as a venture partner program hosted by M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund. Upseed treats the Program and its host Organization as separate records so each can have its own status and sources.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 16, 2026
Known limits
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