Partnership on a global scale.
M12 is a return-driven fund, with Microsoft as our sole limited partner. We are cloud agnostic and invest in early-stage enterprise software companies globally. Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs with capital, customer connections, and unparalleled access to Microsoft.
Portfolio company benefits
- Joint selling with Microsoft: Eligible portfolio companies can sell alongside one of the world’s largest enterprise sales teams.
- New product capabilities and acquisition channels: Portfolio companies can reach new customers and unlock functionality through Microsoft product integrations.
- Your next big customer: Several teams at Microsoft rely on startup innovation to support their businesses.
- Increased brand awareness: From product blogs to onstage opportunities, there are several ways to co-market with Microsoft.
- Consultation with best-in-class experts: M12’s Expert Network sources the right Microsoft specialist to advise on portfolio company business priorities.
- Curated engagements with Microsoft decision makers: M12 facilitates important introductions to execs across product groups, R&D, and corporate strategy teams.
- Customer access: M12 hosts events and coordinates meetings with Fortune 500 execs looking to digitally transform with startup tech.
- Microsoft technology: Portfolio companies get access to Azure and GitHub credits, Office apps, and Surface discounts.
- Global CISO network: We’ve built a network of industry-leading Chief Information Security Officers who assemble quarterly to hear portfolio company pitches and share business priorities.
Our principles
In your corner
We believe that being fully aligned with founders is the only way to drive value to all stakeholders.
Partnering deliberately
We aim to bring more than capital to the table, and invest only when we can meaningfully contribute to the growth of a startup.
Patient capital
If we choose to invest, we’re with you for the long term—for your company’s lifecycle. We aren’t driven by artificial milestones or deadlines.
Committed to transparency
If we choose not to invest, we'll explain why, and try our best to suggest other ways to get access to funding.