M12

M12 is Microsoft's corporate venture capital arm, investing in early-stage technology companies aligned with Microsoft's strategic priorities.

Corporate VC San Francisco, United States Est. 2016
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Last updated 2026-07-20
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Stages
B Round, Pre-Seed, A Round, Seed

About

M12, formerly Microsoft Ventures, is the corporate venture capital arm of Microsoft. Founded in 2016, M12 invests in early-stage technology companies across various sectors including cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, deep tech, and developer tools. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a global presence including an office in Tel Aviv, Israel. M12's investment strategy focuses on achieving financial returns while providing portfolio companies with strategic support, access to Microsoft's resources, and opportunities for integration within Microsoft's ecosystem. M12 has a strong focus on the Israeli startup ecosystem, with a dedicated partner based in Tel Aviv to lead investments in the region.

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No portfolio companies in this dataset yet.

Investment activity

5 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Cyber Security10
Business Software6
Industrial Technologies2
Fintech & Insurtech1
Health Tech & Life Sciences1
Aerospace, Defense & HLS1
Retail Platforms1
Media & Entertainment Technologies1

Q&A

What is M12's most recent exit?
M12's most recent exit was Oosto, which was acquired by Metropolis Technologies for $125M in January 2025.
Which company did M12 exit in November 2024?
In November 2024, M12 exited RapidAPI, which was acquired by Nokia.
What was M12's exit in February 2024?
M12 exited Codefresh in February 2024, when it was acquired by Octopus Deploy for $40M.
What was M12's exit in January 2024?
In January 2024, M12 exited Authomize, which was acquired by Delinea.
What is M12's primary investment focus?
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.
Who are some of the key team members at M12?
Key team members at M12 include Raz Bachar, Managing Director, and Irad Dor, Partner.
What are M12's preferred investment stages?
M12 invests across Pre-Seed, Seed, A Round, and B Round stages.
Which sectors does M12 focus on for investments?
M12 shows a strong concentration in Cyber Security and Business Software, with 10 and 6 portfolio companies respectively in these sectors.
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