strategic · US

Microsoft

aka Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft (the parent corporation) participating as a strategic investor, distinct from its M12 corporate-VC arm (tracked separately). Returning participant in Photonic Inc.'s 2026-05-12 $200M USD final close (originally engaged in 2023 Microsoft-Photonic strategic partnership; first joined the round at January 2026 first close). Created on first event-driven trigger; per spec §9.2.1, no collisions against the existing m12 corporate_vc id.

PORTFOLIO 1 company

Company	Domain	Modality	Country	Last joint event	Joint events
Photonic Inc.	computing	SPIN	CA	2026-05-12	1

ROUNDS PARTICIPATED · 90D View all 1 event involving Microsoft →

2026-05-127FUNDING · SPINPhotonic Inc. closes $200M USD ($275M CAD) investment round at $2B USD post-money valuation, led by Planet First Partners; brings cumulative capital raised to $350M USDCAL·1

ROUNDS LED View all rounds led by Microsoft →

No notable rounds led on file.