Microsoft says it will double the number of employees in its Israeli research and development (R&D) department to 4,500 in the next four years. Microsoft’s 2,000 R&D staff is 30% more than 18 months ago. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s venture fund M12 invested in Israeli employee tech GrowthSpace.
https://nocamels.com/2021/10/microsoft-israel-employees-development-center/
https://jewishbusinessnews.com/2021/09/23/microsoft-invests-in-israeli-startup-growthspace/