By John Glenday

Microsoft is positioning itself as the go-to product provider for cloud start-ups with the launch of Microsoft Ventures, a new arm focussed on firms developing business software, communication products and HoloLens software amongst others based on Office 365.

This rationale will see Microsoft apply its financial muscle to support North American and Israeli companies who are developing products which make use of the firms existing product range with a view to boosting sales and usage of those products down the road.

Nagraj Kashyap, head of the new division, said: “There are often questions around corporate venture programs versus venture capital firms, and Read full story ›

Source: The Drum