Cisco Investments

VC California, United States ·Founded 1993

Overview

Invests in disruptive businesses that align with Cisco’s IT and networking business, while being committed to ideas that will shape the future of the broader networking ecosystem.

Investment Focus

  • Focus on technology sectors such as data center, IoT, security, big data, cloud, and infrastructure
  • Preference for early-stage, growth-stage, and pre-IPO companies
  • Interest in global investments, particularly in China, India, and Israel
  • Investment size typically between $0.8 million to $15 million per company
  • Seeking 5% to 20% equity stake in portfolio companies
  • Innovative technology solutions
  • Scalable business models
  • Strong management teams
  • Alignment with Cisco's strategic interests

Portfolio Companies

CohereScale AIMistral AIScanSafeCRCM VenturesWorldsensingTruviso

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Frequently asked questions about Cisco Investments

What sectors does Cisco Investments invest in?

Cisco Investments invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Software, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, and is based in California, United States. Cisco Investments is listed as a vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Cisco Investments invest at?

Cisco Investments backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.

Which regions does Cisco Investments invest in?

Cisco Investments invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong and Japan.

Who are the partners at Cisco Investments?

Team members listed for Cisco Investments include Jonathan Harms (Senior Director) and Przemyslaw Kowalski (Head of Operations, Communication, Events & Marketing).

What companies has Cisco Investments invested in?

Cisco Investments's portfolio includes Cohere, Scale AI, Mistral AI, ScanSafe, CRCM Ventures, Worldsensing and Truviso.

How do I contact Cisco Investments?

Cisco Investments's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.

Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database