For B2B Startups Microsoft unlocks $1 billion in Sales Opportunities:
In the past two years, Microsoft unveiled an ambitious goal of becoming the top enterprise cloud provider for B2B startups across the globe. It was called Microsoft for Startups we introduced an entrepreneur-first program that provides the tools, technology, and go-to-market community benefits that are essential to ensuring successful startups. www.office.com/setup
The sector has seen a tremendous increase in technology startups that are B2B. According to PitchBook Venture capitalists put $30 billion on enterprise-focused startup companies in the year 2019, exceeding the funding of consumer tech by the largest amount in the past decade.
Microsoft for Startups has seen this growth in person. More than 140 nations have joined their innovative solutions to enterprise customers. Startups that are part of our program are poised to make around $1 billion worth of new sales opportunities in the year.
To honor tomorrow's companies that are hyper-scale We are expanding our benefits offered to members that include
- GitHub Enterprise: Starting today every new and ongoing startups participating in the program will be granted the access of GitHub Enterprise.GitHub Enterprise extends the flexibility and capabilities of GitHub by introducing features that make the administration of accounts and offer more security and compliance, and deployment controls as teams grow.
- Microsoft Power Platform: In the coming months, all brand new startups, as well as existing ones, will be able to access Microsoft Power Platform which empowers companies to analyse data, develop strategies, streamline processes, and build virtual assistants.
What is the future in the future for Microsoft in the field of Startups?
Similar to the founders in early stages we work with There are some big developments coming up.
We're dedicated to:
Listening to what is needed by startups communities all over the world and using these insights to shape our programming experiences, from education and events to special vertical tracks, such as the Quantum (also known as Autonomous Driving
We are expanding our reach further into the communities of under-appreciated founders, and ensuring that all opinions are considered and embraced.
Access to open distribution channels like our marketplaces for commerce (Azure Marketplace as well as AppSource) and cloud solutions providers (CSP) and our sales force for enterprise which are all strategically placed to empower startups with unprecedented growth opportunities.
Don't take our word for it.
Here are some of the most amazing businesses and startups that we're working alongside. We're so grateful to call them our partners and to be part of their continuing growth.
"Element AI has progressed from being a small startup into an AI solutions provider helping businesses implement AI to improve business performance under the direction of fundamental research teams, which are connected to the most prestigious academic ecosystems. We have joined to the Microsoft for Startups program to help us accelerate the commercialization of our AI solutions and products to clients around the globe." www.office.com/myaccount