Microsoft Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Software & Data · Enterprise Technology
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Microsoft ranks #6 globally and #6 in the United States. It ranks #3 in the Software & Data industry and #3 in the Enterprise Technology subindustry.
Microsoft Startup Activity Metrics
Microsoft has supported 548 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $253 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 13 active startup programs.
Explore Microsoft's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
Microsoft has deployed more than $1.8 billion in startup investments through M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 13 active startup programs supporting 548 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Edtech, Energy & Environment, and Fintech. Its venture arm M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund has invested in over 185 startups.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Hardware & IoT, and Fintech, categories where Microsoft's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where Microsoft-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Microsoft. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
Microsoft Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
Microsoft engages startups through 13 active programs, supporting 548 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with Microsoft
Microsoft's top 5 associated startups have raised 73% of the $253 billion raised in the last ten years across all 548 associated startups, led by OpenAI at $79.6 billion. Microsoft is associated with 518 active startups and 30 exits. M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund supports the largest number of startups, with 185 associated startups.
Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.
| Startup | SB Score | Industry | HQ city | Link Type to Corporation | Linked via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 OpenAI | SB 1000 | Software & Data | San Francisco | Direct Investment | Microsoft — Corporate Self |
 Flipkart | SB 904 | Ecommerce & Retail | Bangalore | Direct Investment | Microsoft — Corporate Self |
 AppsFlyer | SB 847 | Marketing & Sales | Tel Aviv-Yafo | Program | Microsoft ScaleUp Tel Aviv |
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