Peter B.

Peter B. is a managing partner at M12, Microsoft's venture capital fund, where he leads the fund's Vertical SaaS investments and work.1 His LinkedIn profile username is indeed "peterberg".2

Professional Background

Peter has a diverse background in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and technology:

Venture Capital Experience::

• Currently a managing partner at M12, Microsoft's venture capital arm
• Previously spent over 6 years leading Visa Ventures, directing investments in the fintech ecosystem1

Entrepreneurial Experience::

• Founded two companies
• Most recently ran strategy and business development for Very Good Security1

Investment Focus:: Peter and M12 typically invest in early-stage startups, participating in Seed through Series C rounds, with an emphasis on Series A and B. They look for companies with:

• Initial traction
• Early product-market fit
• Clear understanding of target customers
• Scalable, repeatable sales motion1

Education

Peter is a graduate of Stanford University, where he earned:

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematical and Computer Science
• Master's degree in Statistics1

Recent Activity

Peter has been involved in recent investments, including:

• PAXAFE: M12 participated in PAXAFE's $9M Series A funding round in 2024. PAXAFE is working on AI-powered autonomous cold chain logistics.3

Peter's approach to investing emphasizes the value that corporate venture capital can bring to startups, particularly in terms of strategic alignment, technical expertise, and go-to-market assistance.1