Microsoft for Startups
Overview
Microsoft for Startups is a program designed to support startups in developing cloud-based software solutions by providing access to resources such as Azure credits, development and productivity tools, mentorship, and a streamlined path for selling alongside Microsoft. It supports startups from the idea stage to exit, offering customized resources that grow with the company.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helfie AI | Oct 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Connected Papers | Aug 2020 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Sustainable Planet Limited | Oct 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Kanaria Tech | Mar 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| ReviewTailor | Mar 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is Microsoft for Startups based?
Microsoft for Startups is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, United States.
When was Microsoft for Startups founded?
Microsoft for Startups was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does Microsoft for Startups have?
Microsoft for Startups has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Microsoft for Startups's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Helfie AI, Connected Papers, Sustainable Planet Limited, Kanaria Tech, ReviewTailor.
What was Microsoft for Startups's most recent investment shown here?
Microsoft for Startups's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Sustainable Planet Limited in 2025.
What sectors does Microsoft for Startups focus on?
Microsoft for Startups focuses on Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Microsoft for Startups focus on?
Microsoft for Startups typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Microsoft for Startups's AUM?
Microsoft for Startups's assets under management are estimated between $500.0M and $1.0B.