# Senior Portfolio Development Manager 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: Senior
- Location: Redmond, Washington, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $106K to $204K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-07
- Apply by: 2026-12-22
- Apply: https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393557055726?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/m12-senior-portfolio-development-manager-2/

## About the role

M12 is Microsoft’s corporate venture capital arm, focused on early-stage investments in AI covering developer, security, infrastructure, and deep tech. Since 2016, we’ve partnered with over 120 companies, helping them scale through access to Microsoft’s ecosystem and resources. Headquartered in San Francisco and Seattle, M12 is at the forefront of shaping the future of AI innovation. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Develop deep knowledge of portfolio companies’ business models, technical roadmaps, and market positioning
- Translate startups’ product goals into successful partnerships with Microsoft, leveraging Microsoft Infrastructure stack, Azure AI, Copilot, and other advanced platforms
- Build relationships across Microsoft (Engineering, AI Research, Product, Sales, Corporate Strategy) to align investments with strategic initiatives
- Experiment with new programs to scale adoption and accelerate portfolio growth
- Partner with M12 investors to assess technical differentiation and strategic alignment of AI startups
- Contribute to M12’s culture by embracing diversity, fostering trust, and driving innovation


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/m12-senior-portfolio-development-manager-2/