The future of AI depends on a robust security infrastructure. 🔐 This is why we are proud to invest in HiddenLayer, the only company to offer turnkey security for AI without exponentially increasing the complexity of models or requiring access to raw data and algorithms. Learn more about our partnership and the steps forward for this crucial corner of technology: https://lnkd.in/grxvnk2J #Cybersecurity #AI
M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
San Francisco, California 40,885 followers
We accelerate the future of technology through investments, insights, and meaningful partnership with Microsoft.
About us
M12 is Microsoft’s corporate venture capital fund. We invest across key focus areas in the most promising early-stage companies that are disrupting markets in the business of today and tomorrow.
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http://m12.vc
External link for M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- venture capital, VC, investing, technology, corporate venture capital, cloud infrastructure, AI, ML, Business SaaS, communication, productivity, big data, analytics, and security
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1355 Market St
San Francisco, California, US
Employees at M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund
Updates
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This October marks the 20th official #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, driven by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA). 💻 🔒 M12 is very proud to support some of the most groundbreaking innovators in the cybersecurity space as part of our portfolio. In a world where cybersecurity continues to become more sophisticated and challenging, we need companies like them leading the charge. Learn more about how we're investing in the future of cybersecurity: https://lnkd.in/gYnCT_uF #SecureOurWorld #Cybersecurity #CyberThreats Arkose Labs Bolster AI HiddenLayer Truepic Valence Security Zenity
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#ICYMI: Michael Stewart was joined by Adriaan Oosthoek of Portus Data Centers and Henry Harris of AtlasEdge Data Centres in a discussion hosted by DatacenterDynamics that explored the evolving needs and demands of #EdgeComputing. Tune in on-demand here ▶️ https://lnkd.in/g4xCjNvt
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It's been incredible to see how Evisort has grown since our partnership started in 2019 when M12 brought them on as a portfolio company. 📈 The "alignment of vision," as Founder and CEO Jerry Ting puts it, helped us forge a strong connection with this trailblazing team. We could not be more proud about the news that Workday acquired Evisort earlier this month. They clearly also see what we see in this innovative team. 💡 You can learn more about Evisort's journey as an M12 portfolio company here: https://lnkd.in/eCcyBKdj
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"I hope Armada inspires entrepreneurs and anyone working in technology to focus on solving problems that truly matter—where if the company succeeds, the world is better for it." - Dan Wright, Co-Founder and CEO of Armada As the leaders of their most recent round of funding, M12 firmly believes in this vision for Armada. 🙌 Learn more about Dan's experience as a co-founder and what it takes to bring connectivity to the very edge in our latest Founders Feature: https://lnkd.in/gPhcwEsG
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Congrats to the Evisort and Workday teams on this amazing news! 🎉 The M12 team looks forward to seeing how this acquisition will help Evisort continue to deliver stronger contract and document intelligence, and ultimately help customers move their businesses forward. Well done! 🚀
🚀 Exciting News: Evisort to Join Workday! 🚀 We’re excited to announce that Workday, a leader in helping organizations manage their people and money, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Evisort, a leading AI-native document intelligence platform! We look forward to joining forces with Workday because of its compelling vision around how data and AI can move businesses forever forward. As part of Workday - a Fortune 500 technology visionary - we will be able to fully realize our vision to automate contract and document intelligence. With 80-90% of business data being unstructured and often buried within documents, companies struggle to leverage this data effectively. Evisort’s AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) provide deep insights from complex legal and business documents, helping organizations reduce spend, increase revenue, mitigate risk, and manage obligations. Together with Workday, we will bring AI-powered contract and document intelligence solutions to the forefront, seamlessly integrating them with Workday’s HR and Finance platforms. Our customers will benefit from: 🔍 Access to More Accurate Data: The ability to extract crucial data from business documents in seconds to help automate processes and surface errors or missing information. ⚙️ Automation to Drive Alignment and Action: Access to powerful AI to streamline document creation, manage reviews, and keep stakeholders updated. 💡 Better-Informed Business Decisions: Receive AI-driven recommendations for optimal terms and actions, maximizing the value of business documents. We will be able to unlock even more opportunities to help you manage people and financial processes more efficiently and intelligently. We’re excited about the future and the new opportunities this collaboration will bring to our customers! For more details, check out the official announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gjnGWxVy #Evisort #Workday #AI #DocumentIntelligence #BusinessGrowth #Automation #WDAYRising
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🚨Upcoming Webinar Alert🚨 On Thursday, September 19, our own Michael Stewart joins Adriaan Oosthoek of Portus Data Centers and Henry Harris of AtlasEdge Data Centres in a discussion hosted by DatacenterDynamics titled "Investment in the Edge - What's the reality on the ground?" Join these experts to explore the growing need for more robust #EdgeComputing, and the necessary investments to meet demand and secure expansion. Register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g4xCjNvt
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Earlier this week, Databook, a pioneer and leader in #AI-powered account intelligence for enterprise sales, officially announced the certified integration of DatabookGPT with Microsoft Copilot for Sales. 🎉 We're proud to call Databook an M12 portfolio company and support its efforts to empower sellers with the account intelligence they need to make a difference for their customers. Full details of the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gzJDfSKH
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We're so proud (but not surprised) to see CVP and Global Head of M12 Michelle Gonzalez included in the San Francisco Business Times list of Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business. Join us in celebrating her admirable leadership and mentorship! 👏👏👏 https://lnkd.in/gauX2g24
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The efficiency of AI 🤝 the trustworthiness of #blockchain Fortune reporter Leo Schwartz eloquently explains the immense potential we see in Space and Time and the important work they are doing in the arena of #AI verifiability.
Space and Time raised $20 million to build at the buzzy intersection of AI and blockchain — and it has the backing of M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund, along with crypto venture firms including Framework Ventures and Arrington Capital. My write-up and interview with Nate Holiday and Michael Anderson: https://lnkd.in/eaAHgvyB