# Associate M12 at Microsoft

- Company: Microsoft
- What the company does: Explore Microsoft products and services and support for your home or business. Shop Microsoft 365, Copilot, Teams, Xbox, Windows, Azure, Surface and more.
- Company website: https://www.microsoft.com
- Type: VC firms
- Level: Associate
- Location: San Francisco, California, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $86K to $170K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-29
- Apply by: 2026-10-13
- Apply: https://microsoft.eightfold.ai/careers/apply?pid=1970393556982694
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/microsoft-associate-m12/

## 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