M12

Corporate VC San Francisco, United States Est. 2016
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About

M12, formerly Microsoft Ventures, is a corporate venture capital subsidiary of Microsoft. The fund is focused on the added value that it can bring to the companies it invests in not just as investors, but also as collaborative partners. The fund is focused on ways to proactively connect the teams it invests in with Microsoft customers, partners, and internal resources.

M12 invests in early-stage B2B companies, with a specific interest in those with their heads in the cloud and on the edge. All M12 portfolio companies are assigned a relationship manager from the firm's portfolio development team, who proactively works on behalf of the company to understand the needs of the business and connect the company with the right people and resources.

The M12 team comprises professionals with a spectrum of expertise (investing, finance, engineering, marketing, and operations) specifically suited to supporting enterprise entrepreneurs and scaling companies. M12 fosters the growth of new technologies and acts as a connector between visionary entrepreneurs and the Microsoft ecosystem.

M12 is based in San Francisco and has offices in London, San Francisco, Seattle, Bengaluru, and Herzliya.

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What is M12's primary focus for investments?
M12, formerly Microsoft Ventures, is a corporate venture capital subsidiary of Microsoft that invests in early-stage B2B companies, particularly those focused on cloud and edge technologies. They aim to connect portfolio companies with Microsoft customers, partners, and internal resources.
When did M12 cease its operations in Israel?
M12 ceased to operate in Israel in June 2023.
What was a notable divestment by M12 in facial identification technologies?
In March 2020, M12 sold its stake in AnyVision and ceased minor investments in facial identification technologies.
Which sectors does M12 primarily invest in, according to startupim data?
M12 primarily invests in Cyber Security and Business Software sectors. Other sectors include Industrial Technologies, Fintech & Insurtech, Health Tech & Life Sciences, Aerospace, Defense & HLS, Retail Platforms, and Media & Entertainment Technologies.
Can you name a recent lead investment by M12 and its amount?
In September 2025, M12 was a lead investor in Sola Security, investing $35,000,000.
What are some of M12's notable exits?
M12 has seen exits including Oosto acquired by Metropolis Technologies in January 2025 for $125M, and RapidAPI acquired by Nokia in November 2024 for an undisclosed amount.
What is the investment range for M12?
According to startupim data, M12's investment range is from $500K to $185M.
Which company did M12 exit in February 2024, and what was the acquisition amount?
M12 exited Codefresh, which was acquired by Octopus Deploy in February 2024 for $40M.
Who are some of the key team members at M12?
The M12 team includes Raz Bachar, Irad Dor, Ilana Berger, and Gal Avital.