M12 (Microsoft Ventures)
Microsoft's corporate venture arm — enterprise + AI focus
Strategic/CVC
CVC
📍 Seattle, WA
Founded 2016
AUM
Not Disclosed
Strategic / Balance-Sheet
PRIVATE
M12 is Microsoft's corporate venture arm, founded in 2016 (renamed from Microsoft Ventures). Funded directly off Microsoft's balance sheet rather than via committed-capital fund structure. Strategic focus on enterprise software, AI, and cybersecurity.
Firm Profile
Parent Company
Microsoft (MSFT)
Notable Partners
Michelle Gonzalez (CEO)Todd Graham
Notable Portfolio
openaidatabricksoutreachkraken
Investment Focus
Stages
Series A · Series B · Series C
Sectors
Enterprise · AI · Cybersecurity · DevTools
Strategic/CVCCVCMicrosoftStrategic
Investor data reflects publicly disclosed AUM, fund sizes, and portfolio holdings as of recent date. Refreshed periodically.