Michael Stewart

Overview

Michael Stewart serves as Managing Partner at M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund, a position Stewart has held since March 2024[3], having previously worked as Partner at the same organization from August 2021 to March 2024[4]. Stewart holds a PhD in Chemistry from Purdue University[12] and an MBA in Venture Capital and Private Equity from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business[11]. According to Stewart's professional profile, Stewart leads thesis development and investments in generative AI, semiconductors, materials science, and hardware, with experience across 30 investments, four exits, two startups, and over 40 patents[2]. Stewart currently serves as Board Observer at multiple companies including Upscale AI[1], Neurophos[5], Cloudforce[6], etalytics[7], Lace Lithography[8], nEye.ai[9], and Arcee AI[10].

Career history

1. MMManaging PartnerMar 2024 to presentM12, Microsoft's Venture Fund
2. MMPartnerAug 2021 to Mar 2024M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund
3. NBoard ObserverDec 2025 to presentNeurophos
4. CBoard ObserverDec 2025 to presentCloudforce
5. EBoard ObserverOct 2025 to presentetalytics
6. LLBoard ObserverMay 2025 to presentLace Lithography
7. NBoard ObserverFeb 2025 to presentnEye.ai
8. Board ObserverFeb 2025 to presentArcee AI
9. Board ObserverUpscale AI

Education

1. MBA, Venture Capital and Private EquityUniversity of California, Berkeley·Haas School of Business
2. PhD, ChemistryPurdue University
3. PUAMP, Applied Management PrinciplesPurdue University Daniels School of Business