Microsoft for Startups
Cloud credits, Azure AI access, and enterprise distribution for portfolio.
Through this partnership, our portfolio companies receive scaled Azure credits, early access to Azure OpenAI services, and a fast track into Microsoft's enterprise customer base.
Highlights
- $150K+ Azure credits per qualifying portfolio company
- Azure OpenAI early-access program seats
- Co-sell motion with Microsoft enterprise teams
How we collaborate
Cloud credits, GTM, technical enablement
Timeline of milestones
- 2023Founders Hub onboarding
Onboarded as a nominating partner to Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub.
- 2023Azure credit pipeline
Unlocked $150K Azure credits per qualifying portfolio company.
- 2024Azure OpenAI early access
Secured Azure OpenAI early-access seats for AI-first portfolio companies.
- 2025Co-sell motion live
Activated the Microsoft co-sell motion with three portfolio companies in the first quarter.
Key initiatives
Direct nomination pathway with prioritised technical review for Vantera portfolio.
Joint go-to-market with Microsoft's enterprise field sales for India and the Middle East.