Microsoft underscores its commitment to the Indian startup

Tech giant Microsoft Monday said it was well poised to help startups embrace the next phase ofgrowth with its cutting-edge technology platform, M12, apartner organisation of Microsoft.

"The introduction of M12, Microsoft's venture fund in India is creating a new value for startups, venture capitals and the company itself to maintain the pace and direction of innovation," Microsoft India president Anant Maheshwari said.

He said the tech firm has been playing a vital role in shaping and nurturing the startup community in India and across the world.

"With our intelligent tech expertise, deep focus on trust and unique global go to market partnering, we empower unicorns and startups to scale sustainably at a global level. We remainexcited about India's entrepreneurial startup potential andwill continue to accelerate it as a growth engine for the economy," Maheshwari told reporters here.

The Microsoft India president said his company's partnerorganisation played a critical ...