Investment Principal - M12

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Overview

Are you interested in finding and funding the next big thing in technology? Do you have an eye for spotting emerging trends in AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Developer Tools, and Web3 & Gaming? Do you want to work with a diverse and dynamic team of venture capitalists who share your vision and values?

If you answered yes to these questions, then you might be the perfect fit for M12, Microsoft's corporate venture capital fund. We are looking for an Investment Principal to join our growing team, who will focus on Frontier AI Software and Systems.

M12 is not your typical Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund. We are backed by one of the world's leading technology companies, Microsoft, and we leverage its resources, network, and expertise to support our portfolio companies. We invest in early-stage startups (primarily Series A and B) across 6 thesis areas : AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Developer Tools, and Web3 & Gaming.

We have a track record of success having funded over 100 companies, including 15 unicorns and 6 Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Some of our recent exciting investments include Armada, Unsloth, Inworld, HiddenLayer, SGNL, and Typeface.

As an Investment Principal - M12, you will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing deals in your primary thesis area and others. You will also work closely with our portfolio companies and Microsoft internal stakeholders to provide strategic guidance and value-added services. Every investor at M12 will work both as an individual contributor and a member of a deal team, showing attention to detail and willingness to get into the weeds, build your own models, make your own diligence calls, while also managing and mentoring investors who are earlier in their careers.

At M12, we value diversity and welcome new perspectives to our team. We believe that a culture of accountability, continuous learning, inclusivity, teamwork, transparency, and trust are essential for our success. We are looking for people who share our passion and mission to accelerate the future of technology through strategic investments and meaningful partnerships with Microsoft.

Responsibilities

Define Strategy for Investment Thesis and Make Investments

• Define and develop the investment strategy for one or more key thesis area(s) by performing market research and analysis. Utilize insights from industry experts (including founders, venture capitalists, executives) to evaluate market opportunities, including long-term potential, unfulfilled customer and user needs, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
• Drive to completion 3 investments (Series Seed, A, B) per calendar year; support investing team on investments and drive deals through process without direct supervision.

Use Industry Connections and Generate Deal Flow

Deal Diligence

Support Portfolio Companies and Collaborate with Microsoft Colleagues

Org Leadership

Other

Qualifications

Required / Minimum Qualifications

Additional Or Preferred Qualifications

Corporate Ventures IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $103,800 - $200,300 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $133,700 - $219,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here : https : / / careers.microsoft.com / us / en / us-corporate-pay.

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until March 10, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits / perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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Salary : $103,800 - $200,300