M12 (Microsoft Ventures)

M12 (Microsoft Ventures) M12 is Microsoft's CVC, founded in 2016 as Microsoft Ventures and later rebranded. The fund operates as an evergreen vehicle from Microsoft's balance sheet, deploying $275M in 2023. The portfolio of 100+ companies includes 15 unicorns, 6 IPOs, and 35 total exits. Sectors cover AI and deep tech, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, developer tools, enterprise apps, and Web3/gaming. The firm invests from Series A to D in companies aligned with Microsoft's broader mission.