Cisco

What they do

Cisco is a technology company specializing in networking hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment. The company continues to offer a wide range of networking solutions, including routers, switches, network security products, wireless and mobility solutions, collaboration tools, data center technologies, and more. Cisco's products and services are still used by businesses, organizations, service providers, and individuals to build and manage networks, facilitate communication, and enhance connectivity across various industries.

What they look for

Cisco Investments backs companies that can 'connect, secure, and observe' the future digital landscape, with a thesis tightly coupled to Cisco's product roadmap. They focus on startups solving critical enterprise challenges in networking, cybersecurity, and data infrastructure, particularly in generative AI, security, observability, and silicon/optics.

Stage

Series A, Series B+

Sectors

AI, Cybersecurity, SaaS, Deeptech

Based

San Jose, US