Microsoft
VC Fund
Redmond, United States
Microsoft is an American multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.Microsoft’s devices and consumer (D&C) licensing segment licenses the Windows operating system and related software, Microsoft Office for consumers, and the Windows Phone operating system. Thecompany’s computing and gaming hardware segment provides Xbox gaming and entertainment consoles and accessories, second-party and third-party video games, and Xbox Live subscriptions; surface devices and accessories; and Microsoft PC accessories. Its phone hardware segment offers Lumia smartphones and other non-Lumia phones. Its D&C segment provides Windows Store, Xbox Live transactions, and Windows phone store; search advertising; display advertising; Office 365 Home and Office 365 Personal; first-party video games; and other consumer products and services as well as operating retail stores.Microsoft’s commercial licensing segments license server products, including Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses (CALs); Windows Embedded; Windows operating system; Microsoft Office for business, including Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, and related CALs; Microsoft Dynamics business solutions; and Skype. Its commercial segment offers enterprise services, including premier support services and Microsoft consulting services; commercial cloud comprising Office 365 Commercial, other Microsoft Office online offerings, Dynamics CRM Online, and Microsoft Azure; and other commercial products and online services.The company markets and distributes its products through original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and resellers, as well as online.
- Total investments:
- 280
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 35%
- Fund size:
- $1M
- Last fund:
Last updated:
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Industries Microsoft invests in
Stages Microsoft invests in
Countries Microsoft invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Round size
- Seed
- $1k–$5M
- Grant
- $18k–$2.5M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 52 (19%)
- Information Technology 33 (12%)
- Artificial Intelligence 26 (9%)
- Internet 22 (8%)
- Machine Learning 17 (6%)
Stage
- Grant 45 (16%)
- Funding Round 26 (9%)
- Seed 17 (6%)
- Series A 13 (5%)
- Series B 12 (4%)
Country
- United States 71 (25%)
- United Kingdom 16 (6%)
- India 13 (5%)
- Canada 10 (4%)
- Nigeria 5 (2%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aparna Chennapragada
Corporate VP
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Corporate VP | Total investments: 7 | Find email | |
Bay Gross
Vice President of Health at Microsoft AI
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Vice President of Health at Microsoft AI | Total investments: 2 | Find email | |
Bobby George
Creative Strategist
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Creative Strategist | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Brandon Dixon
Product and Intel Strategy Leader
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Product and Intel Strategy Leader | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
Brandon Middaugh
Sr. Director, Climate Innovation Fund
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Sr. Director, Climate Innovation Fund | Total investments: 33 | Find email | |
| See all 104 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
SemSwitch
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SemSwitch is an AI infrastructure company that builds intelligent software for companies and teams to power their workflow management. Our primary product is soundOS, an application that blends multiple cloud streams and governed agentic layers with real-time TTS/STT communication in a novel way. soundOS bypasses traditional text terminals andis powered directly by our proprietary Terminal 2.0 Protocol (T2P) - a binary-native communication layer that utilizes typed CBOR frames and broker trees, allowing participants to execute coordinated tasks within their organizations in real-time, on a global scale, without ever losing state.SemSwitch is backed by infrastructure grants from both the AWS Activate program and Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, as well as Algolia, utilizing over $20,000 in non-equity assistance to scale the multi-cloud architecture powering the launch of our platforms. | $5K / Non-equity Assistance / Apr 20, 2026 | |
Linux Foundation
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The Linux Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes, protects, and standardizes open source software by hosting important workgroups, events, and online resources. Founded in 2000, The Linux Foundation provides unparalleled support for open source communities through financial and intellectual resources, infrastructure, services,events, and training. Working together, The Linux Foundation and its projects form the most ambitious and successful investment in the creation of shared technology. For years the Linux Foundation has provided a neutral home and unmatched support for cutting-edge projects — fostering burgeoning communities that breed collaboration, power innovation, and attract the best engineering talent in the world. | $12.5M / Grant / Mar 17, 2026 | |
Alpha-Omega
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Alpha-Omega protects society by funding and catalyzing sustainable security across open source software. | Grant / Mar 17, 2026 | |
Open Source Security Foundation
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The non-profit software foundation working to solve security problems in the open source supply chain. | Grant / Mar 17, 2026 | |
Apployd
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Deploy web apps, APIs, Python services, and static sites from one clear workflow. Connect a repo, ship predictable releases, and keep each rollout visible as it happens. | $10K / Non-equity Assistance / Mar 10, 2026 | |
datadock.ai
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DataDock.ai is an AI-powered data intelligence company that transforms how organizations discover, extract, and act on open data. Our platform combines advanced Natural Language Processing, machine learning, and proprietary data pipelines to deliver real-time insights across financial markets, compliance, asset management, and go-to-marketstrategy. With 3M+ data records, 200+ data sources, and over 1B records updated monthly, DataDock gives enterprises, investors, law firms, and government agencies the intelligence edge they need to move faster and with greater confidence. Founded on the belief that public data should be accessible, structured, and useful, DataDock serves clients across industries including financial services, venture capital, commercial real estate, legal, and government. Our products span Go-To-Market Intelligence, Sanctions & Compliance Monitoring, Private Markets Insights, Asset Management Intelligence, and Legal Research — each purpose-built for the workflows that matter most. | $150K / Grant / Mar 07, 2026 | |
OpenAI
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OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company that conducts research and develops machine learning technologies. OpenAI works on projects that involve autonomous learning and task performance. It serves industries such as technology, healthcare, and education. | $122B / Venture - Series Unknown / Feb 27, 2026 | |
Wayve
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Wayve develops autonomous driving technology using end-to-end deep learning models that enable vehicles to navigate complex urban environments. The company builds AI software that learns directly from data collected through cameras and sensors, reducing reliance on high-definition maps and rule-based systems. Its approach focuses on embodiedintelligence, where the system improves driving performance through large-scale real-world training and simulation. Wayve partners with automotive manufacturers and fleet operators to integrate its driving software into production vehicles. The platform is designed to adapt to different geographies and driving conditions through continuous learning and model refinement. | $1.3B / Series D / Feb 24, 2026 | |
Softquantus
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SoftQuantus is a quantum systems software company that provides the orchestration and governance layer necessary to turn experimental quantum hardware into reliable industrial tools. softquantus Its primary product, the Quantum Operating System (QCOS), acts as a vendor-neutral bridge between diverse quantum processors (QPUs) and enterpriseHigh-Performance Computing (HPC) environments. softquantus By focusing on reproducibility, auditability, and resource efficiency, SoftQuantus enables organizations to integrate quantum computing into mission-critical workflows with high confidence. softquantusKey Findings 96% Reproducibility Rate: Through its "Evidence Bundle" system, SoftQuantus enables researchers to replicate quantum experiments with near-certainty, a significant jump from the industry average of ~45%. softquantus 91% Reduction in Iteration Waste: Its "Smart Halting" algorithms detect when a quantum circuit is no longer producing useful data, automatically stopping the process to save expensive QPU time. softquantus Hardware Agnostic (ISV): SoftQuantus provides an Instruction Set Virtualization (ISV) layer that allows code to run across different quantum hardwares (like IBM or IonQ) without needing to rewrite the core logic. softquantus Sovereign Infrastructure: The platform is designed for "Deep-Tech" environments, prioritizing data sovereignty and secure access for government and highly regulated sectors. softquantus | $755.6K / Seed / Jan 18, 2026 | |
Photonic
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Photonic develops quantum computing and networking technologies, utilizing silicon spin qubits and native telecom networking interface. Photonic is turning fault-tolerant quantum technologies into reality through its distinctive silicon spin-photon interface. This innovative technology combines the memory and computing capabilities of spins withthe connectivity of photonics, enabling the creation of one of the world's initial scalable, fault-tolerant, and networked quantum computers. | $130.8M / Jan 06, 2026 | |
| See all 280 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does Microsoft invest in?
Microsoft invests primarily in Software, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence startups, most often at Grant and Funding Round stage. Most of the 280 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Microsoft's check size?
Microsoft typically joins rounds of $1k–$5M at Seed and $18k–$2.5M at Grant. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Microsoft participates in.
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The team at Microsoft includes Aparna Chennapragada (Corporate VP), Bay Gross (Vice President of Health at Microsoft AI) and Bobby George (Creative Strategist), among 104 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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