M12

M12, the venture capital arm of Microsoft, focuses on investing in early-stage and growth-stage technology companies, primarily in North America and Israel. Established in 2012 and based in Seattle, with additional offices in other regions, M12 targets investments in sectors such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and enterprise software. The firm typically invests between $50,000 and $300,000 in companies across Series A to C. M12 also operates an accelerator program tailored for later-stage startups, offering a four to six-month curriculum and co-working space in Seattle. The firm aims to support startups that are innovating in technology and seeks to invest in accelerators as well.

Ahmed Deyab

Investor

Hina Dixit

Partner

Priyanka Mitra

Partner

Andrew Smyth

Managing Partner

James Wu

Partner

Past deals in VoIP

Voodle

Series A in 2020
Voodle, Inc. develops a cloud-based software that builds a virtual reality and augmented reality video processing and delivery platform for media and entertainment applications. It offers Voodle, an application that is used to capture business moments as they happen and share the knowledge that connects the team and drives action. The company’s application is available on App Store and Google Play. Voodle, Inc. was formerly known as Pixvana, Inc. and changed its name to Voodle, Inc. in March 2020. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Voiceitt

Series A in 2020
Voiceitt Ltd is a technology company based in Ramat Gan, Israel, founded in 2012. The company specializes in developing automatic speech recognition software aimed at enhancing communication for individuals with speech impairments and non-standard speech patterns. Voiceitt's innovative platform utilizes an AI-driven speech engine to interpret and translate distorted pronunciations into intelligible speech, thereby improving the quality of life and independence for users with motor, speech, and language disorders. Additionally, the software serves as a valuable communication tool for caregivers and family members, facilitating more effective interactions.

Volterra

Venture Round in 2019
Volterra Inc. is a software development company founded in 2017 and based in Santa Clara, California. It specializes in providing distributed cloud services that assist developers in building, deploying, operating, and securing large-scale distributed applications across edge and multi-cloud environments. The company’s global app-to-app network enables clients to secure cloud applications and optimize critical workloads by bringing them closer to end-users, thereby enhancing performance. This approach supports DevOps and NetOps teams in addressing operational security and performance challenges effectively.

Voicea

Convertible Note in 2019
Voicea is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based enterprise voice assistant software designed to enhance meeting productivity. Its flagship product, the Enterprise Voice Assistant (EVA), functions as an intelligent meeting facilitator by listening, taking notes, and identifying key decisions and action items during meetings. This capability allows users to make meetings searchable and ensures that discussions translate into actionable initiatives. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Voicea was formerly known as Voicera until its rebranding in December 2018. The company operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc., and is led by professionals with experience from major technology firms.

Zipwhip

Series D in 2019
Zipwhip features software that helps people businesses have more effective conversations by text-enabling existing phone numbers. Zipwhip pairs direct network connectivity with easy out-of-the-box software, so businesses of any size can give customers the choice to “text or call” and handle two-way text conversations at scale. It was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Voicea

Series A in 2018
Voicea is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based enterprise voice assistant software designed to enhance meeting productivity. Its flagship product, the Enterprise Voice Assistant (EVA), functions as an intelligent meeting facilitator by listening, taking notes, and identifying key decisions and action items during meetings. This capability allows users to make meetings searchable and ensures that discussions translate into actionable initiatives. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Voicea was formerly known as Voicera until its rebranding in December 2018. The company operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc., and is led by professionals with experience from major technology firms.

Zipwhip

Series C in 2017
Zipwhip features software that helps people businesses have more effective conversations by text-enabling existing phone numbers. Zipwhip pairs direct network connectivity with easy out-of-the-box software, so businesses of any size can give customers the choice to “text or call” and handle two-way text conversations at scale. It was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Layer

Series B in 2017
Layer, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops an open communications platform designed to enhance customer interactions through rich messaging, voice, and video capabilities. Founded in 2011, Layer provides a variety of developer tools, including Atlas, a customizable UI kit for messaging; SDKs for iOS and Android; and APIs that facilitate the integration of chat and communication services into web and mobile applications. The platform enables businesses to synchronize customer conversations across multiple channels, including mobile, web, and voice, thereby improving customer relationships throughout their lifecycle. Layer emphasizes great engineering and design, aiming to deliver a seamless and engaging experience for both developers and end-users.

Zipwhip

Series B in 2016
Zipwhip features software that helps people businesses have more effective conversations by text-enabling existing phone numbers. Zipwhip pairs direct network connectivity with easy out-of-the-box software, so businesses of any size can give customers the choice to “text or call” and handle two-way text conversations at scale. It was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Zula

Series A in 2014
Zula, Inc. is a company based in Hanaton, Israel, specializing in the development of cross-platform mobile applications focused on file-sharing and conference calling. Its flagship products include ZCast, a live podcasting application that enables users to broadcast to an audience, and Zula, a mobile solution designed for team communication. Zula's applications facilitate ongoing team collaboration by providing tools for messaging, content sharing, polling, and conference calling, thereby enhancing interaction among users. The company builds on the expertise of its founders in telecommunications to create a platform that supports instant broadcasting and direct engagement with audiences on social networks.

Zula

Seed Round in 2013
Zula, Inc. is a company based in Hanaton, Israel, specializing in the development of cross-platform mobile applications focused on file-sharing and conference calling. Its flagship products include ZCast, a live podcasting application that enables users to broadcast to an audience, and Zula, a mobile solution designed for team communication. Zula's applications facilitate ongoing team collaboration by providing tools for messaging, content sharing, polling, and conference calling, thereby enhancing interaction among users. The company builds on the expertise of its founders in telecommunications to create a platform that supports instant broadcasting and direct engagement with audiences on social networks.
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