Dive Brief: 

• SkyGiraffe, a startup that provides a platform to expand existing enterprise systems on-site directly to mobile devices, has received a big boost from tech giant Microsoft. 
• The investment in SkyGiraffe marks the first fund announcement from Microsoft Ventures. 
• With this funding from Microsoft, SkyGiraffe can now focus on expanding their customer base globally. 

Dive Insight: 

This is a smart invesment on Microsoft's part. With the ever expanding use of mobile devices in the workplace, enterprises need a way to quickly and effectively equip their employees. SkyGiraffe's platform allows businesses to expand to mobile without rethinking their entire enterprise system.