Microsoft renames its Ventures unit 'M12'
Microsoft has a number of different units and programs targeting startups. One of those, Microsoft Ventures, is now known as M12.
Microsoft has a number of different units and programs targeting startups. One of those, Microsoft Ventures, is now known as M12.
Since May, Microsoft Ventures has made investments in 18 companies/entities. It also now has a dedicated AI fund.
Microsoft Ventures has made 14 publicly disclosed investments in startups since its founding in May. Here's who is on the list.
Microsoft has made over its Ventures group, and plans to use it to make early-stage investments in cloud, security and machine-learning startups.
Microsoft is bringing 10 startups focusing on home-automation into its new home-automation accelerator starting this fall.
Microsoft is consolidating a number of its startup outreach programs into a single, new Microsoft Ventures unit.
Microsoft has purchased R2 Studios, a startup working on home-automation applications, and is folding the new company into its Xbox division.
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