{"id":109160,"date":"2020-02-13T16:04:05","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T16:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/?p=436166"},"modified":"2020-02-13T16:04:05","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T16:04:05","slug":"microsoft-for-startups-unlocks-1b-in-sales-opportunities-for-b2b-startups-adds-github-and-microsoft-power-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2020\/02\/13\/microsoft-for-startups-unlocks-1b-in-sales-opportunities-for-b2b-startups-adds-github-and-microsoft-power-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft for Startups unlocks $1B in sales opportunities for B2B startups; adds GitHub and Microsoft Power Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Two years ago, we announced an ambitious goal to become the leading enterprise cloud for B2B startups in the world. Called <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.microsoft.com\/en-us\/\">Microsoft for Startups<\/a>, we launched a founder-first program that delivers the technology, go-to-market and community benefits needed to catalyze startup success.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, the industry has seen tremendous growth among B2B tech startups. According to PitchBook, venture capitalists bet $30 billion on enterprise startups in 2019, surpassing consumer tech funding for the first time in a decade.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft for Startups has witnessed that momentum firsthand. Thousands of startups from more than 140 countries have connected their game-changing solutions to our enterprise customers. Startups active in our program are on pace to close more than $1 billion in new sales opportunities over the next year alone.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/microsoft-for-startups-unlocks-1b-in-sales-opportunities-for-b2b-startups-adds-github-and-microsoft-power-platform.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-52558858\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/microsoft-for-startups-unlocks-1b-in-sales-opportunities-for-b2b-startups-adds-github-and-microsoft-power-platform.jpg\" alt=\"Satya Nadella in startup promotion\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To celebrate tomorrow\u2019s hyper-scale companies, we are expanding member benefits to include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>GitHub Enterprise:<\/strong> Starting today, all new and current startups in the program will receive access to <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/enterprise\">GitHub Enterprise<\/a>. GitHub Enterprise extends the flexibility and functionality of GitHub with features that simplify account administration and provide additional security, compliance and deployment controls as teams scale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/microsoft-for-startups-unlocks-1b-in-sales-opportunities-for-b2b-startups-adds-github-and-microsoft-power-platform.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52558859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/microsoft-for-startups-unlocks-1b-in-sales-opportunities-for-b2b-startups-adds-github-and-microsoft-power-platform.png\" alt=\"GitHub logo\" width=\"800\" height=\"328\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Microsoft Power Platform:<\/strong> In the coming months, all new and current startups will also receive access to <a href=\"https:\/\/powerplatform.microsoft.com\/en-us\/\">Microsoft Power Platform<\/a> which empowers organizations to analyze data, build solutions, automate processes and create virtual agents.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/microsoft-for-startups-unlocks-1b-in-sales-opportunities-for-b2b-startups-adds-github-and-microsoft-power-platform-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52558860 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/microsoft-for-startups-unlocks-1b-in-sales-opportunities-for-b2b-startups-adds-github-and-microsoft-power-platform-1.png\" alt=\"Micosoft Power Platform logo\" width=\"1038\" height=\"431\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What lies ahead for Microsoft for Startups? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Like the early-stage founders we support, there are big things in the pipeline.<\/p>\n<p>We are committed to:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Listening to the needs of startup communities around the world and employing these insights to guide our program experience from events and education, to unique vertical tracks such as our <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/microsoft-partners-with-pioneering-generation-of-quantum-startups\/\">Quantum<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.microsoft.com\/en-us\/driving\/\">Autonomous Driving<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Extending our reach even deeper into communities of under-estimated founders and ensuring diverse voices are heard and championed.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Providing open access to distribution channels including our commercial marketplaces (<a href=\"https:\/\/azuremarketplace.microsoft.com\/en-us\/\">Azure Marketplace<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/appsource.microsoft.com\/en-US\/\">AppSource<\/a>), cloud solution providers (CSP), and our enterprise sales force, all positioned to empower startups with unparalleled growth opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t take our word for it.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few of the incredible startups and organizations we\u2019re working with. We\u2019re so happy to call them partners and to be a part of their continued success.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/microsoft-for-startups-unlocks-1b-in-sales-opportunities-for-b2b-startups-adds-github-and-microsoft-power-platform-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-52558861\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/microsoft-for-startups-unlocks-1b-in-sales-opportunities-for-b2b-startups-adds-github-and-microsoft-power-platform-1.jpg\" alt=\"Element AI logo\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cElement AI has progressed from a startup to an AI solutions provider that is helping organizations operationalize AI to drive business impact, led by fundamental research teams that are connected to the best academic ecosystems. We joined the Microsoft for Startups program to accelerate the commercialization of our AI products and solutions with customers around the world.\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Omar Dhalla, Senior Vice President at Element AI<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/microsoft-for-startups-unlocks-1b-in-sales-opportunities-for-b2b-startups-adds-github-and-microsoft-power-platform-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52558862 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/microsoft-for-startups-unlocks-1b-in-sales-opportunities-for-b2b-startups-adds-github-and-microsoft-power-platform-2.png\" alt=\"Eagle Genomics logo\" width=\"349\" height=\"145\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c<\/em><em>Eagle Genomics now sells together with Microsoft \u2014 a relationship that has doubled the size of our platform business in the past year and cemented a major deal with Unilever.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Anthony Finbow: Chief Executive Officer, Eagle Genomics<\/p>\n<div class=\"has-embed\">[embedded content]<button class=\"cookie-consent-btn\">Click here to load media<\/button><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/microsoft-for-startups-unlocks-1b-in-sales-opportunities-for-b2b-startups-adds-github-and-microsoft-power-platform-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52558863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/microsoft-for-startups-unlocks-1b-in-sales-opportunities-for-b2b-startups-adds-github-and-microsoft-power-platform-2.jpg\" alt=\"Microshare logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThrough the Microsoft for Startups program, we were able to connect with Microsoft\u2019s vast partner ecosystem.&nbsp; We recently forged a global alliance with Arrow Electronics which allows us to deliver our IoT solutions to over 200,000 leading manufacturers and service providers.\u201d&nbsp; <\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Ron Rock, Microshare CEO and cofounder<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/microsoft-for-startups-unlocks-1b-in-sales-opportunities-for-b2b-startups-adds-github-and-microsoft-power-platform-3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-52558864\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/microsoft-for-startups-unlocks-1b-in-sales-opportunities-for-b2b-startups-adds-github-and-microsoft-power-platform-3.png\" alt=\"TechStars logo\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cTechStars is the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, and our Global Network Partners \u2014 including Microsoft \u2014 are an important part of our network. Microsoft adds powerful industry expertise by offering hands-on mentorship, business development opportunities and access to resources that help accelerate our global startups across 150 countries. Microsoft for Startups provides a streamlined path for B2B startups to connect with the world\u2019s leading enterprise companies and we congratulate them on their two-year anniversary.\u201d&nbsp; <\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Max Mead, SVP of Business Development<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/microsoft-for-startups-unlocks-1b-in-sales-opportunities-for-b2b-startups-adds-github-and-microsoft-power-platform-4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-52558865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/microsoft-for-startups-unlocks-1b-in-sales-opportunities-for-b2b-startups-adds-github-and-microsoft-power-platform-4.png\" alt=\"Clobotics logo\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cClobotics is headquartered in both Shanghai and Seattle, and our solution is aimed at Fortune 1000 enterprises The Microsoft for Startups program was instrumental in connecting us with global customers including Walmart, P&amp;G and Coca-Cola.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 George Yan Founder of CEO of Clobotics<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-list\">Tags: <a aria-label=\"See more stories about Microsoft for Startups\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.microsoft.com\/blog\/tag\/microsoft-for-startups\/\" rel=\"tag\">Microsoft for Startups<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two years ago, we announced an ambitious goal to become the leading enterprise cloud for B2B startups in the world. 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