# Associate at M12

- Company: M12
- What the company does: M12 is Microsoft’s venture capital fund. We invest in early-stage technology companies disrupting the enterprise.
- Company website: https://m12.vc/
- Type: VC firms
- Level: Associate
- Location: San Francisco, California, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $86K to $170K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-08
- Apply by: 2026-10-23
- Apply: https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556982694
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/m12-associate/

## About the role

We’re seeking an Associate to help build thesises around current and new domains of interest, monitor the market, source deals, build relationships with top-tier investors, support the investment processes and due diligence, and assist our portfolio companies as a member of the investment team. We place a premium on diversity of ideas and are excited to add new perspectives to our team. We value accountability, continuous learning, inclusivity, teamwork, transparency, and trust.

## What they're looking for

- Perform Continuous monitoring of market trends, industry news, and startup companies for potential investments in thematic areas supported by lead investor
- Track specific VCs, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, sector experts, research organizations, etc
- Perform high-quality research and analysis on key market and industry trends in defined theme areas to develop new insights and opinionated views
- Help come up and promote new ideas and research activities in defined theme areas
- Attend industry conferences, building relationships with startups and venture investors
- Source deals aligned to key themes and thesis areas for M12