M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)

M12, formerly Microsoft Ventures, is Microsoft's corporate venture capital arm, founded in 2016. It actively invests in promising early-stage technology companies across various sectors, including Deep Tech, AI, Cloud infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Developer tools, Enterprise Applications, and Web3 + gaming. M12 acts as a strategic partner, leveraging Microsoft's extensive resources, network, and expertise to assist startups in scaling and achieving significant financial returns. The fund has a robust track record, having invested in over 100 companies and successfully facilitated 35 exits.