M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)

M12 invests in promising seed-through-Series-B companies that are changing the way we live and work, harnessing the power of Microsoft to help today's most innovative startups become tomorrow's technology leaders. The fund's strategy is tightly aligned to Microsoft, focusing on five core areas: AI Apps, Security for AI, AI Cloud Infrastructure, AI Data Ops & Models, and Deep Tech & Systems. As Michelle Gonzalez, Corporate Vice President and Global Head of M12, states: 'We've leaned into the M of M12. Our investment strategy is tightly aligned to Microsoft. This helps us create exceptional value through connections, customers, and unique benefits for our portfolio companies.' M12 is uniquely positioned to support founders tackling enterprise challenges because it invests where Microsoft brings deep expertise—enterprise environments, technology, global scale, and mission-critical systems—providing portfolio companies with access to Microsoft's enterprise customers, Azure credits, GitHub distribution, and the M12 CISO Network.