Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Microsoft Ventures Wraps Together Microsoft's Startup Efforts

Microsoft said Tuesday that it has created a new entity called Microsoft Ventures, which ties together its BizSpark outreach program, its Bing Fund, and its accelerator in Seattle, all under one umbrella. according to Microsoft, the move is to create a "coordinated global effort" to offer up tools, resources, expertise, and other resources to startups. Microsoft said the move means that entrepreneurs will have a "single point of entry" to the company. The firm's various elements had previously been independent efforts from within the company.