Brian Zhao is an Investor at M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund. The fund invests in early-stage enterprise technology companies in sectors including AI, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, developer tools, and SaaS.

What Brian can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

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Who is Brian Zhao?

Brian Zhao is an Investor at M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund. The fund invests in early-stage enterprise technology companies in sectors including AI, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, developer tools, and SaaS.

How much does Brian Zhao invest?

M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Brian Zhao?

A warm intro from a founder M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

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