Cisco, a global technology leader, specializes in developing and selling networking hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment. Its extensive product portfolio includes routers, switches, network security products, wireless solutions, collaboration tools, and data center technologies. Cisco's offerings enable businesses, organizations, and individuals worldwide to build, manage, and secure networks, facilitating communication and enhancing connectivity across diverse industries. The company also provides transformational services, such as technical assistance and advanced services, to help customers work more efficiently. Cisco fosters innovation through initiatives like the Cisco Innovation Grand Challenge, which supports early-stage businesses and startups leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT). Additionally, the Cisco Foundation contributes to creating technology-based solutions for non-profit organizations. With a workforce of 80,000 employees across 90 countries, Cisco is one of the world's largest providers of networking equipment and a significant player in the software industry.
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482 past transactions
HelloSky
Seed Round in 2025
HelloSky provides an AI-driven platform focused on talent and company intelligence, specifically designed to enhance the acquisition of executive and technical talent. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform streamlines the recruitment process, enabling organizations to efficiently identify and attract top candidates. This innovative approach helps businesses navigate the complexities of talent acquisition, ensuring they have access to valuable insights about potential hires and the companies they represent.
Carbon Reform
Seed Round in 2025
Carbon Reform is a climate-tech startup that specializes in modular carbon capture and pollution-control devices aimed at reducing atmospheric CO2 levels. The company's technology is designed to retrofit commercial HVAC systems, enabling the capture and storage of carbon emissions while simultaneously eliminating volatile organic compounds, particulates, viruses, and bacteria from the air. This innovative approach not only enhances indoor air quality but also decreases overall building emissions and energy costs for operators. By employing a multi-phase methodology, Carbon Reform assesses air quality and collaborates with existing infrastructure to optimize performance, ultimately providing permanent carbon capture solutions and healthier indoor environments for occupants.
SnapAttack
Acquisition in 2025
SnapAttack is a cloud-based software platform designed to enhance cyber threat hunting and detection. It enables security teams to collaboratively understand and anticipate threats while developing robust behavioral analytics for their existing tools. The platform focuses on key areas such as purple teaming, threat intelligence, and attack emulation, allowing organizations to identify potential vulnerabilities and risks within their infrastructure before incidents occur. By evolving its capabilities, SnapAttack provides quantifiable evidence of a security program's effectiveness, supporting organizations in their proactive security measures.
Robust Intelligence
Acquisition in 2024
Robust Intelligence, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that focuses on enhancing the security and reliability of artificial intelligence systems. The company provides an automated platform designed to safeguard enterprises from AI security vulnerabilities by detecting and mitigating model threats. Its comprehensive solution includes proprietary red teaming, threat intelligence, and guardrails to ensure secure AI deployment in production. Robust Intelligence's platform features two key components: automated tests for pre-production models and quality assurance tests for in-production models. This dual approach enables clients to identify and eliminate contaminated data, thereby improving model performance in complex production environments.
Chloris Geospatial
Seed Round in 2024
Chloris Geospatial specializes in innovative remote sensing technology aimed at monitoring natural resources and addressing critical natural capital issues. The company employs advanced methods that combine remote sensing, machine learning, and ecological science to accurately measure carbon stocks, as well as gains and losses, while quantifying uncertainty. Their sensor fusion technology provides insights at a global scale and with high accuracy, equipping clients with essential measurements of natural capital. This enables organizations to tackle pressing global climate challenges and other natural crises effectively.
Isovalent
Acquisition in 2023
Isovalent, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for enterprises to connect, monitor, and secure workloads in cloud-native environments. The company's flagship product, Cilium, leverages eBPF to enhance networking, security, and observability for Kubernetes deployments across both cloud and on-premises infrastructures. Isovalent offers Cilium Enterprise, which focuses on security automation, compliance, and integration with legacy systems, along with open-source tools that facilitate network connectivity, threat detection, and security compliance monitoring. Founded by the creators of Cilium and eBPF, Isovalent serves a diverse clientele, including major organizations like Adobe, AWS, and Google. The company was established in 2016 and has its headquarters in Cupertino, California, with an additional office in Zurich, Switzerland.
Actility
Venture Round in 2023
Actility S.A., founded in 2010 and headquartered in Lannion, France, is a leader in Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) and specializes in machine-to-machine communication solutions. The company's flagship platform, ThingPark, provides a carrier-grade Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure that supports scalable deployments of mission-critical applications. ThingPark facilitates the connection between sensors and cloud applications, accommodating a wide range of use cases from global networks to secure enterprise solutions. Actility features a growing ecosystem of partners and offers middleware that enables seamless integration of data from various sensors. Additionally, the company operates a B2B e-commerce marketplace that connects businesses with vetted IoT device, connectivity, and application providers. As a founding member of the LoRa Alliance™, Actility is committed to advancing IoT technologies and fostering collaboration within the industry.
Ormit Solutions
Grant in 2023
Ormit Solutions provides web development, computer support, and bespoke application development services.
MOWO Fleet
Seed Round in 2023
MOWO Fleet operates a women-led service in urban India, offering safe, reliable, and eco-friendly transportation via electric two- and three-wheelers. Customers subscribe to this dependable service, empowering women to drive independently.
Green Grahi
Seed Round in 2023
Green Grahi transforms food waste into usable protein, fats, and oils to create a more sustainable world.
Splunk
Acquisition in 2023
Splunk is a cloud-first software company founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It specializes in operational intelligence software that monitors, reports, and analyzes real-time machine data for various applications, particularly in security, IT, and business operations. Splunk's solutions include advanced threat detection, incident management, and cloud monitoring, catering to industries such as manufacturing, retail, and financial services. The company primarily serves enterprise clients, with over 90% of the Fortune 100 utilizing its offerings. Its revenue is generated through the sale of software licenses, cloud subscriptions, and maintenance and support services.
Working Group Two
Acquisition in 2023
Working Group Two AS is a Norwegian company that specializes in developing a cloud-based Platform as a Service tailored for mobile operators and enterprises. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Oslo, with additional offices in Trondheim and Stockholm, the company focuses on providing a suite of Application Program Interfaces (APIs) that enable clients to create and monetize innovative mobile services. Their platform supports various functionalities, including authentication, provisioning, voice, messaging, and data services, facilitating the migration of customer segments to their network. By delivering a comprehensive infrastructure and support systems, Working Group Two aims to enhance the relationship between the telecom industry and the internet ecosystem, while also reducing costs and complexity for mobile operators.
Code BGP
Acquisition in 2023
Code BGP is a cloud-based platform focused on enhancing network security and visibility. It specializes in monitoring and detecting border gateway protocol (BGP) hijacking, providing real-time mitigation solutions to network operators. The platform offers software that facilitates automation and resource tracking, enabling efficient policy verification. By delivering real-time routing metrics and alerting systems, Code BGP helps organizations protect their networks from potential threats and streamline their operations.
Oort
Acquisition in 2023
Oort is an identity threat detection and response platform that focuses on enhancing enterprise security. Given that over 60% of security breaches involve the misuse of valid identity credentials, Oort recognizes identity as a critical perimeter that cannot be solely defended by personnel. The platform empowers cybersecurity and IT professionals to effectively manage their identity and access management (IAM) programs, providing full visibility and control over their identity attack surface. Oort's SaaS solution is designed for rapid deployment, allowing organizations to quickly reduce identity vulnerabilities at scale. Additionally, it offers network solutions through a network of globally distributed data centers, ensuring robust security for the digital supply chain. Based in Boston, MA, Oort operates as a fully remote startup and is supported by prominent investors such as Bain Capital Ventures, 645 Ventures, and First Star Ventures.
Accedian Networks
Acquisition in 2023
Accedian Networks Inc. specializes in performance assurance solutions for mobile backhaul, business services, and cloud connectivity. Established in 2004 and based in Saint-Laurent, Canada, the company provides a range of services to service providers and enterprises, including continuous performance monitoring, customer experience optimization, service activation testing, and traffic conditioning. Its flagship product, SkyLIGHT, is a fully-virtualized platform that offers network-wide visibility and analytics, enabling organizations to monitor network behavior and prioritize customer-impacting issues effectively. Accedian's technology is designed to enhance network performance and reliability, ensuring that mission-critical applications operate optimally. The company leverages advanced FPGA-based solutions to deliver real-time performance optimization and management, facilitating service verification and compliance with service-level agreements. With a comprehensive suite of hardware and cloud-based software solutions, Accedian enables clients to navigate complex networks while enhancing agility and reducing costs.
Armorblox
Acquisition in 2023
Armorblox, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, specializes in data security solutions that focus on safeguarding the human layer of organizations. The company utilizes advanced techniques in machine learning and artificial intelligence to protect against identity-based attacks and prevent data loss. As a venture-backed startup, Armorblox aims to enhance cybersecurity measures for businesses through innovative technology.
KNP Arises
Seed Round in 2023
KNP Arises collects oil from food business operators transforms into biodiesel.
Swachha Eco Solutions
Seed Round in 2023
Swachha Eco Solutions is a company that specializes in comprehensive waste management services, with a focus on achieving zero waste to landfill for its clients. It offers a range of environmental services, including the recycling of non-hazardous liquid waste and the collection, processing, and disposal of solid industrial waste through a network of approved subcontractors.
Farmers for Forests
Seed Round in 2023
Farmers for Forests is a non-profit organization with the audacious goal of transforming India's forestry sector to trap carbon, support farmers, and restore and safeguard vulnerable ecosystems.
shift_ed
Grant in 2023
shift_ed operates as a non-profit organization committed to boldly accelerating student potential.
Smartlook
Acquisition in 2023
Smartlook is a behavior analytics company that provides tools for recording user interactions on websites and mobile applications. Founded in 2016, Smartlook helps over 200,000 businesses understand the reasons behind user actions through qualitative analytics. Its services include always-on visitor recordings that track every action of users, automatic event tracking that provides insights into user behavior frequency, and the ability to create conversion funnels to analyze conversion rates and identify reasons for user churn. Additionally, Smartlook offers heatmaps that display user interaction patterns on web pages. The company expanded from web analytics into mobile app analytics in 2018 and has been recognized among the Top 100 Software Products in the 2019 G2 Crowd Awards. Smartlook serves a diverse clientele, including notable names like O2, Miele, Hyundai, and Kiwi.com, and it can also record games built with the Unity engine.
Lightspin
Acquisition in 2023
Lightspin Technologies Ltd., established in 2020 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in cloud security software. Its platform maps and analyzes cloud stacks to identify and mitigate potential threats, focusing on native, Kubernetes, and microservices environments. Lightspin empowers customers with a self-service, transparent pricing model, enabling organizations to scale their security as needed.
Isovalent
Series B in 2022
Isovalent, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for enterprises to connect, monitor, and secure workloads in cloud-native environments. The company's flagship product, Cilium, leverages eBPF to enhance networking, security, and observability for Kubernetes deployments across both cloud and on-premises infrastructures. Isovalent offers Cilium Enterprise, which focuses on security automation, compliance, and integration with legacy systems, along with open-source tools that facilitate network connectivity, threat detection, and security compliance monitoring. Founded by the creators of Cilium and eBPF, Isovalent serves a diverse clientele, including major organizations like Adobe, AWS, and Google. The company was established in 2016 and has its headquarters in Cupertino, California, with an additional office in Zurich, Switzerland.
replex
Acquisition in 2021
Replex GmbH specializes in developing and providing solutions for managing and optimizing IT infrastructures, particularly in cloud-native environments and Kubernetes. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Duisburg, Germany, with additional offices in Berlin, Leipzig, Boston, and San Francisco, Replex offers a platform that combines IT infrastructure visualization and optimization. This platform enables IT managers and DevOps teams to efficiently manage resources by providing real-time insights into physical and virtual machines, containers, and public cloud instances. It facilitates cost management through features like cost trend analysis, resource optimization, and budget management, allowing organizations to accurately allocate costs and enforce governance policies. By dynamically resizing clusters and containers, Replex helps organizations save on cloud costs while maintaining system reliability and compliance.
Epsagon
Acquisition in 2021
Epsagon Ltd. is a developer of solutions designed for monitoring serverless architecture systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company provides a SaaS platform that enables development and operations teams to enhance their efficiency by automating data correlation and offering end-to-end observability within microservice environments. Epsagon's lightweight agent SDK allows for automated instrumentation and tracing, ensuring comprehensive visibility across various cloud resources, including containers and virtual machines, without requiring extensive training or manual coding. By predicting performance issues before they arise and facilitating quicker problem resolution, Epsagon helps organizations optimize costs and reduce application downtime, ultimately streamlining the deployment of new features and improving overall operational effectiveness.
Involvio
Acquisition in 2021
Involvio is a student experience platform designed for higher education institutions, facilitating enhanced engagement and retention among students. It enables colleges and universities to deliver a comprehensive campus experience directly to students' devices, offering tools for onboarding, personalized campus applications, and automated attendance tracking. Involvio's platform supports both remote and hybrid learning environments, allowing institutions to provide essential resources, foster community, and promote involvement regardless of students' locations. The application also emphasizes campus safety by utilizing mobile technology and AI to centralize programming and resources, thereby equipping institutions with valuable data to enhance student engagement initiatives. Overall, Involvio supports the entire student lifecycle from orientation through graduation.
.Lumen
Grant in 2021
Dotlumen is a research startup founded in 2020 and based in Cluj, Romania, focused on enhancing the quality of life for visually impaired individuals. The company develops innovative glasses equipped with a sensory and feedback system that aids users in navigating their environments. By leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and neuroscience, Dotlumen aims to empower blind individuals to better understand and interact with the world around them.
Kenna Security
Acquisition in 2021
Kenna Security, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in vulnerability management and risk intelligence solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Chicago, Kenna offers a platform that helps organizations prioritize vulnerabilities, assess risks, and automate their analysis. This platform leverages Cyber Risk Context Technology to measure and predict cyber risks, enabling security teams to focus on the most critical issues. Kenna serves a diverse range of sectors, including media, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, and transportation, both in the United States and internationally. With a customer base that includes many Fortune 100 companies, Kenna's solutions facilitate cross-functional collaboration to proactively address cyber threats and enhance overall security efficacy.
Socio Labs
Acquisition in 2021
Socio Labs Inc. is a technology company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, established in 2016. It specializes in developing a mobile application designed to enhance the experience of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. The application facilitates effective networking among attendees by allowing them to share and receive contact and profile information through a digital handshake using smartphones. In addition to optimizing networking, the platform gamifies events and offers features that enable users to access live schedules, enhancing overall engagement and interaction. By focusing on the needs of small and medium-sized businesses as well as larger enterprises, Socio aims to streamline event organization and improve attendee experiences.
Sedona Systems
Acquisition in 2021
Sedona Systems has developed NetFusion, a multi-layer application platform aimed at optimizing and controlling the optical and IP layers (L0-L3) of service provider networks. This platform enables service providers to achieve optically-aware IP routing and IP-informed optical switching, effectively doubling WAN capacity while enhancing agility, availability, and flexibility. By utilizing centralized open-source software, NetFusion connects seamlessly with equipment from major vendors through SDN controllers or management systems. The platform automates the management of both optical and IP resources, significantly improving operational efficiency and providing full visibility into transport and routing. As a result, Sedona Systems’ solutions can lead to substantial cost savings, potentially reducing core network expenses by up to 80% over five years.
DashBase
Acquisition in 2020
DashBase Inc, incorporated in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in providing a database platform that delivers real-time semi-structured data solutions. The platform is designed to allow clients to efficiently ingest large volumes of data, processing several terabytes of logs daily while maintaining a smaller operational footprint. By utilizing open-source software standards, DashBase enables reliable aggregation and collection of extensive data logs, thereby supporting high-quality VoIP services and enhancing data management capabilities for its users.
Slido
Acquisition in 2020
Slido is a web-based audience interaction platform designed to enhance engagement during meetings and events. It allows users to crowdsource questions, conduct live polls, and gather feedback, facilitating meaningful conversations between speakers and participants. The platform prioritizes user-friendliness, enabling event organizers to set up events quickly and participants to join easily from any device using a simple code. With experience from over 60,000 events, Slido has engaged millions of attendees and has collaborated with notable conferences and clients such as SXSW, the World Economic Forum, Adobe, and Google. The company is headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia, and has additional offices in major cities worldwide including New York, San Francisco, Paris, London, Prague, Bali, and Sydney.
IMImobile
Acquisition in 2020
IMImobile PLC is a cloud communications software and solutions provider that focuses on automating customer interactions across various digital and mobile channels. Established in 1999 and headquartered in London, the company offers a range of products, including IMIbot.ai for automated conversational experiences, IMIchat for consolidating customer service channels, and IMIcampaign for multi-channel communication management. Other offerings include IMIconnect, a cloud communications platform, and Textlocal, which provides SMS messaging services. IMImobile's technology manages over 42 billion messages and 44 billion commerce transactions annually, serving a diverse clientele in sectors such as telecoms, banking, healthcare, and retail. With additional offices in locations like Hyderabad, Toronto, Dubai, and Johannesburg, the company employs over 1,100 people globally.
Banzai Cloud
Acquisition in 2020
Banzai Cloud is a platform aimed at simplifying the development, deployment, and scaling of modern cloud applications for pipeline developers. The company's innovative platform features an automation and execution engine that offers tailored deployment automation for various applications. This approach allows enterprises and corporate clients to effectively manage their infrastructure, ensuring security while optimizing costs and efficiency. Banzai Cloud's solutions are designed to reduce the complexity typically associated with cloud application development, enabling businesses to focus on their core objectives.
Illusive Networks
Series B in 2020
Illusive Networks Ltd. specializes in developing cybersecurity solutions focused on deception technology to prevent cyber attacks on enterprise systems. By creating a deceptive environment within existing networks, Illusive effectively identifies attackers, disrupts their activities, and provides actionable forensic insights. The company's offerings include compliance support, insider threat defense, and cloud security services, along with a comprehensive management platform that integrates various modular components for centralized cybersecurity management. Its Active Defense technology enhances security by removing vulnerable connections and replacing them with deceptive alternatives, allowing organizations to detect advanced persistent threats and prevent lateral movement by attackers. Founded in 2014 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, with an additional office in New York, Illusive serves clients across several industries, including finance, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and technology. The company, spun out from the venture group Team8, leverages expertise from veterans of Israel’s military intelligence to support its innovative approach to cybersecurity.
Portshift
Acquisition in 2020
Portshift is a developer of a security platform designed to protect images, containers, deployments, and Kubernetes infrastructure from threats and vulnerabilities. The platform utilizes Kubernetes and service mesh technology to ensure continuous security throughout the entire lifecycle of containerized applications, from code to runtime. Portshift offers an agentless solution that integrates seamlessly via a single Kubernetes admission controller, empowering DevOps and security teams to maintain robust protection for their expanding Kubernetes deployments and multi-clusters. By automating the configuration of network policies and security rules, Portshift enhances security measures and encrypts traffic between services, fostering a continuous hardening process that addresses vulnerabilities across various deployment stages.
BabbleLabs
Acquisition in 2020
BabbleLabs, Inc. specializes in developing speech enhancement and noise removal software aimed at improving communication in critical environments. The company's offerings include Clear Cloud, an API-based technology that eliminates unwanted noise from voice-sensitive projects; Clear Edge, a low-latency embedded solution for smart devices; Clear Command, which facilitates voice control and command recognition; and Clear Analytics, designed to extract actionable insights from speech streams. BabbleLabs addresses a variety of applications, including smartphones, business conferencing, customer service, automotive, and public safety. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Campbell, California, BabbleLabs leverages advancements in speech science, deep learning, and computational processing to enhance speech quality and intelligibility, thereby fostering better interactions between humans and machines.
Naiad Lab
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Naiad Lab connects healthcare providers with remote patients using health measurements, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), advanced data analytics, and video conferencing to rapidly satisfy patients’ healthcare concerns. MedROAD is cost-efficient platform that uses data-analytics to remotely screen and monitor patients. It empowers clinicians to continue providing quality healthcare while keeping all parties safe and mitigating the spread of illnesses. MedROAD moves beyond the traditional telehealth applications that focus only on two-way communication between doctors and patients. It utilizes medical devices to enable a telemetry driven, meaningful consultation. MedROAD also incorporates AI and advanced data analytics to detect anomalies in data, visualize patient condition, and provide instant alerts.
Samay
Grant in 2020
Samay is a developer of an AI-enabled wearable device focused on remote respiratory health management, specifically targeting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The company's innovative chest patches utilize patented technology to diagnose COPD with 90% accuracy and identify exacerbation biomarkers at 83% accuracy, all while allowing patients to remain at home. The device continuously monitors various respiratory metrics, including pulmonary volumes, trapped air, respiratory and heart rates, breathing sounds, and temperature for up to two weeks. This real-time data collection empowers users to analyze their respiratory health and receive actionable insights to enhance their day-to-day well-being. Additionally, Samay is creating an AI-assisted management and diagnostic platform that supports both patients and doctors throughout the care continuum, from detecting exacerbations to determining effective therapies for more personalized treatment.
Modcam
Acquisition in 2020
Modcam AB, established in 2013 and headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, specializes in designing and developing camera sensor-based devices and software for computer vision processing. The company offers an online platform and sensor devices that enable businesses to count and analyze customer footfall, demographics, and in-store behavior. Its key products include People Counter for tracking customer movement, and Heatmap for automating customer flow analysis. Modcam's solutions cater to various industries such as retail, office buildings, sports arenas, and hotels, providing real-time, data-driven insights to optimize space management and marketing strategies. As of 2020, Modcam operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.
ThousandEyes
Acquisition in 2020
ThousandEyes, Inc. develops network monitoring software that helps organizations identify and resolve performance issues related to applications and network infrastructure. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers a cloud platform that provides real-time visibility into user experiences across various networks. This platform enables businesses to visualize network performance, unify performance data, and generate customizable reports. ThousandEyes serves a wide range of clients, including major brands and corporations, by enhancing their digital experiences, modernizing enterprise WANs, and facilitating cloud migrations. As a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, ThousandEyes plays a key role in supporting the operational needs of some of the world's largest companies, providing insights into application delivery and the connectivity of remote users.
Fluidmesh Network
Acquisition in 2020
Fluidmesh Networks LLC specializes in designing and manufacturing wireless systems tailored for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications. Their product offerings include a variety of wireless solutions such as point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and mesh networks, which facilitate video surveillance, condition monitoring, and data communication. The company’s portfolio features advanced products like FM-SHIELD, FM-MONITOR, and various mobile and fixed wireless systems. Fluidmesh Networks serves diverse markets, including municipalities, industrial plants, schools, and recreational facilities, across multiple regions including North America, Europe, and Australia. Founded in 2005, the company is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with an additional office in Milan, Italy, and operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.
4Paradigm
Series C in 2020
4Paradigm is a prominent artificial intelligence technology and service provider based in Beijing. The company specializes in enterprise AI, offering platform-centric software solutions that empower organizations to create their own decision-making AI applications. 4Paradigm's technology, particularly its innovative "migration learning" approach, is recognized as a significant advancement in AI, enabling enterprises to enhance efficiency, mitigate risks, and maximize commercial value. The company operates through three primary business segments: Sage AI Platform, SHIFT Intelligent Solutions, and SageGPT AIGS Services. These solutions are designed for large-scale deployment, allowing businesses to uncover hidden patterns in data and improve their decision-making processes. By focusing on enterprise needs rather than individual users, 4Paradigm positions itself as a leader in the AI sector, maintaining a competitive edge in migration learning technology.
SeaLights
Venture Round in 2020
SeaLights offers a software quality governance platform that transforms how organizations evaluate and manage the risks associated with software changes. By continuously collecting telemetry data from all stages of the delivery pipeline, the platform analyzes this information to score risks using advanced algorithms. This enables software and QA teams to focus their testing efforts on areas that matter most, thereby protecting the integrity of production and mitigating quality risks early in the process. As a result, organizations can prioritize their quality investments and deliver high-quality software at an accelerated pace.
Exablaze
Acquisition in 2019
Exablaze, established in 2013 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, specializes in designing and manufacturing networking equipment. The company focuses on creating ultra-low latency solutions, offering a range of products including layer switching, network interface cards, FPGA applications, time synchronization, and network capture equipment. Their expertise lies in developing both software and hardware to ensure optimal network connectivity.
Upskill
Venture Round in 2019
Upskill, Inc. is a technology company specializing in augmented reality software tailored for the industrial workforce. Founded in 2010 and based in Vienna, Virginia, with additional offices in Cambridge and San Francisco, Upskill offers the Skylight platform, which enables organizations to create applications for smart glasses. This platform connects workers across various industries—including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and logistics—with essential information, processes, and tools, allowing them to perform tasks more efficiently and accurately. Upskill's solutions facilitate hands-free operation, thereby enhancing productivity, quality, and compliance in competitive environments. The company was previously known as APX Labs, LLC before rebranding in January 2017.
Wrappup
Acquisition in 2019
Wrappup uses AI to auto-summarize your meetings, declaring war on pens everywhere! The platform uses a combination Speech Analysis, NLP, and Deep Learning models to identify important moments in discussion. Just invite lucy@wrappup.ai to your next call, and she’ll listen for keywords like “follow-up” or “next steps” to generate all the action items for you. Users can train the system with their own set of keyword triggers and vocabulary, making Lucy smarter and smarter as she grows!
CloudCherry
Acquisition in 2019
CloudCherry is the next generation Experience Management platform that is disrupting the way organizations listen to the Voice of Customer. Through CloudCherry’s flexible, customizable, self-serve solution, businesses today can be present at every step of today’s complex customer journeys, and listen to customers through a variety of ways. Today, leading global organizations deploy and scale their experience management program with CloudCherry quicker than any other solution. The product offers out-of-the-box integrations with existing business applications, delivers predictive, prescriptive insights that enable business leaders to better understand customer needs, and derive tangible business outcomes that can help drive true ROI. CloudCherry is based out of Salt Lake City, with offices in Singapore, India & Dubai. The company is backed by Vertex Ventures, CISCO Investments & IDG Ventures India, The Chennai Angels & Capillary Technologies.
Voicea
Acquisition in 2019
Voicea is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based voice assistant software designed to enhance workplace productivity. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers its flagship product, EVA, an Enterprise Voice Assistant that serves as an intelligent meeting facilitator. EVA listens to meetings, takes notes, and identifies key decisions and action items, making discussions searchable and actionable. By leveraging advanced AI and speech recognition technologies, Voicea aims to help professionals conduct more efficient and effective meetings. In December 2018, the company rebranded from Voicera and has since operated as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Acacia
Acquisition in 2019
Acacia Communications, Inc. is a provider of high-speed coherent optical interconnect products, headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts. Founded in 2009, the company develops, manufactures, and sells embedded and pluggable modules that facilitate optical interconnections, with transmission speeds ranging from 100 to 1,200 gigabits per second. These products are designed for use in long-haul, metro, and inter-data center markets. In addition to optical modules, Acacia offers semiconductor products, including low-power coherent digital signal processor application-specific integrated circuits and silicon photonic integrated circuits, which are integrated into their modules. The company markets its products through a direct sales force to network equipment manufacturers, network operators, and cloud service providers across the United States, China, Germany, Thailand, and other international locations.
OmniVis
Grant in 2019
OmniVis is a biotechnology company that has created an integrated portable platform for the detection of pathogens in various environments, including food processing facilities. The company offers a handheld device that quantitatively measures pathogens, providing accurate results in under 30 minutes. This technology utilizes single-use disposable test kits that analyze swabs or liquid samples, significantly reducing the time and labor associated with traditional lab testing. By delivering a low-cost and user-friendly solution, OmniVis enables health organizations to enhance their pathogen detection capabilities effectively.
Sentryo
Acquisition in 2019
Sentryo SAS specializes in cybersecurity and situational awareness solutions tailored for industrial networks and the Internet of Things. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Charbonnières-les-Bains, France, the company focuses on enhancing the resilience and safety of industrial operations by providing continuous visibility over Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA infrastructures. Sentryo's flagship product, ICS CyberVision, empowers control engineers to monitor all equipment connected to industrial networks, identifying vulnerabilities and enabling informed decision-making to maintain system integrity. The company's solutions integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver real-time insights, analyze alarms, and enhance infrastructure security, thereby helping corporations mitigate the risks of cyberattacks. As of 2019, Sentryo operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Portworx
Series C in 2019
Portworx Inc. is a cloud-native storage and data management company that specializes in software-defined infrastructure for containerized applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Redwood City, California, Portworx provides a comprehensive storage solution designed specifically for containers, enabling enterprises to manage databases and stateful services across various infrastructures. Its platform supports both on-premises and cloud-based deployments, allowing for rapid deployment and scaling of applications while addressing key challenges such as security, data automation, and high availability. Portworx's technology facilitates the seamless management of stateful container workloads, helping organizations reduce the cost and complexity associated with deploying containerized applications across multiple environments. The company operates as a subsidiary of Pure Storage, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of DevOps teams in production settings.
Lightbit
Venture Round in 2019
Lightbits Labs, Inc., established in 2015, specializes in data storage solutions for enterprise private clouds, Software-as-a-Service, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service providers. Headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Israel and New York, the company offers LightOS, a Software Defined Storage solution that integrates with existing datacenter infrastructure, and LightField, a Storage Acceleration Card supporting the LightOS stack. Lightbits' innovative NVMe/TCP protocol enables high-performance block storage, simplifying scalability and reducing costs for cloud-native applications in diverse environments.
MobiKwik
Venture Round in 2019
MobiKwik is a mobile payment platform that provides a wide array of financial products for both consumers and merchants in India. The company offers services such as a prepaid digital wallet, pay-later options, money transfers, loans, and investment opportunities. By leveraging big data analytics and machine learning, MobiKwik enhances user experiences and streamlines transactions for everyday needs, including phone recharges, online shopping, and purchasing movie tickets. Its goal is to deliver accessible payment and credit solutions, helping users manage their finances without the necessity of a credit card or bank account.
Singularity Networks
Acquisition in 2019
Singularity Networks, Inc. is a company that specializes in delivering real-time visibility and analytics to help businesses identify IT security breaches. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lone Tree, Colorado, the company operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems. It offers a flexible network analytics platform designed for Managed Security Providers, focusing on engineering services related to data-center and cloud environments. Singularity Networks also provides solutions for abuse detection, mitigation, network automation, and incident response, enabling organizations to enhance their operational efficiency through context-driven data.
Celeno
Series G in 2019
Celeno Communications is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing advanced components and subsystems for high-performance carrier-class WiFi systems and networks. The company focuses on enhancing home wireless networking through its innovative technology, which delivers high-definition entertainment and multimedia content throughout residential spaces. Celeno's products are designed to improve throughput, coverage, and quality of service, supporting a range of applications including multiple HDTV, SDTV, VoIP, and data services over home networks. Key to its technology are smart antenna systems, spatial radio switching, adaptive channel coding, dynamic scheduling, and multimedia quality of service optimization. Additionally, Celeno offers Wi-Fi chipsets, edge software, and cloud technologies aimed at extending internet capabilities into smart homes, cities, buildings, and industries, enabling seamless network management and operational efficiency for OEM manufacturers and Wi-Fi providers.
Luxtera
Acquisition in 2018
Luxtera, Inc. is a company based in Carlsbad, California, that specializes in silicon photonics technology, primarily for data centers and mobile infrastructure. Founded in 2001, Luxtera creates optical modules, including faceplate pluggable optical transceivers and embedded optical transceivers, which enable direct fiber-to-chip connectivity. The company is noted for overcoming significant technical challenges in integrating high-performance optics with silicon electronics on a mainstream CMOS chip. Its patented technology combines the long reach of single-mode fiber with the affordability of integrated optoelectronics, resulting in advanced transceiver devices that enhance high-speed optical communications. As a fabless semiconductor company, Luxtera's innovations provide low-cost, high-volume optical solutions characterized by superior performance and reliability. In December 2018, Luxtera was acquired by Cisco Systems, further extending its reach in the communications and semiconductor industries.
Simprints
Grant in 2018
Simprints is a nonprofit technology company focused on enhancing global development efforts to alleviate poverty. It develops mobile biometric scanner software and identification tools that provide an affordable and secure fingerprint system designed for challenging environments. Simprints' solutions enable healthcare workers in remote areas to access patient records digitally through a mobile device, thus improving the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery. By ensuring that resources like vaccines and public goods reach those who need them most, Simprints aims to increase transparency and accountability in the distribution of aid and services.
Ensoft
Acquisition in 2018
Ensoft Limited, incorporated in 1997 and based in Harpenden, United Kingdom, specializes in software solutions for service provider networks. The company focuses on simplifying network operations through automation and programmability, catering to the needs of high-end computer networking and telecommunications systems. Ensoft collaborates closely with major U.S. product vendors to develop industry-leading platforms for various applications, including core and edge routing, Carrier Ethernet, broadband, mobile, and video services. The company's expertise encompasses routing and switching, residential subscriber management, session border control, and embedded services, enabling clients to enhance reliability and scalability while benefiting from cost efficiency and flexibility. As of January 2019, Ensoft operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems Holdings UK Limited.
CTERA
Series D in 2018
CTERA Networks Ltd., established in 2008, specializes in providing a private cloud storage service platform that centrally manages security and governance for organizations. Its core product, the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform, enables IT departments to deliver secure file services from any cloud, serving diverse industries such as financial services, healthcare, and government. The platform modernizes storage, backup, and file collaboration across dispersed enterprises, ensuring data protection, GDPR compliance, and swift ransomware recovery. CTERA partners with tech giants like IBM, AWS, and Cisco, and has a global presence with offices in multiple countries.
Duo Security
Acquisition in 2018
Duo Security, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based access security and multi-factor authentication solutions aimed at protecting organizations from data breaches and unauthorized access. The company offers a suite of services, including multi-factor authentication, passwordless access, and single sign-on, which enable users to securely verify their identities before accessing corporate applications. Additionally, Duo Security provides tools for adaptive authentication, policy enforcement, and unified endpoint visibility, allowing organizations to track and manage user devices through a centralized dashboard. Its clientele spans various sectors, including education, government, healthcare, finance, retail, and technology. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Duo Security also has offices in California, Texas, and the United Kingdom, operating as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Lightbit
Series B in 2018
Lightbits Labs, Inc., established in 2015, specializes in data storage solutions for enterprise private clouds, Software-as-a-Service, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service providers. Headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Israel and New York, the company offers LightOS, a Software Defined Storage solution that integrates with existing datacenter infrastructure, and LightField, a Storage Acceleration Card supporting the LightOS stack. Lightbits' innovative NVMe/TCP protocol enables high-performance block storage, simplifying scalability and reducing costs for cloud-native applications in diverse environments.
Kyligence
Series B in 2018
Kyligence Inc. is a data intelligence company established in 2016 and headquartered in Shanghai, China. It specializes in providing an intelligent data platform designed to simplify big data analytics across both on-premises and cloud environments. The company’s primary offerings include the Kyligence Analytics Platform, which enables sub-second query responses on large datasets, and Apache Kylin, an open-source OLAP engine that facilitates interactive analytics on petabyte-scale data using SQL interfaces. Additionally, Kyligence provides a range of services such as intelligent diagnosis and optimization through its KyBot tool, along with IT consulting and website management solutions. By focusing on Big Data technologies and innovation, Kyligence aims to enhance productivity for business users, analysts, and engineers, enabling them to effectively manage and derive insights from extensive datasets.
July Systems
Acquisition in 2018
July Systems Inc. is a cloud-based mobile experience and engagement platform that specializes in location services. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company focuses on digitizing physical spaces by connecting to building WiFi systems to gather insights about customer behavior, such as loyalty and shopping frequency. Its key offerings include Proximity MX, which provides contextual location intelligence and adaptive mobile engagement, and July MX, a self-authoring platform for creating mobile sites and applications without requiring coding skills. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including infrastructure providers, service providers, original equipment manufacturers, and business owners. In 2018, July Systems became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, further enhancing its capabilities in the mobile engagement space.
Vectorly
Grant in 2018
Vectorly Inc. operates a video learning platform tailored for companies and students, enhancing the educational experience through technology. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Vectorly specializes in AI-based video enhancement. The company's patented technology allows for real-time upscale and enhancement of video on users' devices, ensuring smooth and high-quality viewing experiences across various network connections. This innovation helps reduce bandwidth usage and buffer times, making it suitable for streaming platforms looking to minimize cloud storage and delivery costs. Formerly known as Dot Learn Inc., Vectorly rebranded in 2018 and was acquired by Hopin in December 2021.
Accompany
Acquisition in 2018
Accompany is a relationship intelligence platform that specializes in offering a comprehensive database of individuals and their connections within companies. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Accompany utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver rich insights about millions of people and organizations. The platform features real-time profiles for every Fortune 500 CEO, enabling users to identify and connect with the right individuals to foster stronger professional relationships. The company's innovative approach is supported by notable investors, including CRV, ICONIQ Capital, Ignition Partners, and Cowboy Ventures.
destination: home
Grant in 2018
Destination: Home is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending homelessness in Santa Clara County through a public-private partnership that embodies collective impact strategies. Established in 2008 as a response to a Blue Ribbon Commission led by local officials, it became a program of the Health Trust in 2011 and assumed the role of the county's Continuum of Care Board in 2013. In this capacity, Destination: Home collaborates with regional partners to implement a comprehensive five-year Community Plan aimed at enhancing service efficiency and expanding housing opportunities in a resource-scarce environment. This plan incorporates a Housing First model, promoting swift access to housing along with essential support services to facilitate recovery and stability. The organization works to align resources effectively, improve inter-system collaboration, and protect vulnerable individuals and families at risk of homelessness. Additionally, Destination: Home serves as the HUD Continuum of Care Board for the San Jose/Santa Clara Metropolitan area, partnering with the Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing to maximize federal funding allocations for local initiatives.
Stellaris Venture Partners
Venture Round in 2018
Stellaris Venture Partners, established in 2016, is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The firm focuses on investing in technology-facing companies, with a particular interest in software, SaaS, e-commerce, and mobile sectors. It typically participates in seed and series A rounds, supporting startups from their early stages.
Skyport Systems
Acquisition in 2018
Skyport Systems specializes in developing Hyper-Secured Infrastructure (HSI) designed to protect mission-critical IT and corporate assets. Their flagship product, the SkySecure System, integrates hardware, software, and services into a cohesive turn-key solution. This system provides robust security and integrity verification for application workloads, ensuring continuous protection. Skyport's enterprise IT software offers a secured, hyperconverged platform that combines compute, virtualization, networking, and storage, facilitating a simplified IT infrastructure. By automating operations and streamlining processes, it empowers IT organizations to save time and resources, allowing application owners to manage their infrastructure effectively without compromising security or performance.
Innovex
Grant in 2018
Innovex is focused on revolutionizing the distribution of off-grid solar energy systems and equipment by utilizing digital tools and embedded technology. The company provides a range of services, including the design, manufacturing, and installation of these energy systems. Additionally, Innovex offers a cloud-based IoT service that allows for remote monitoring and management of solar energy systems. This technology enables installers and distributors to enhance their operations and scale effectively, contributing to the broader adoption of renewable energy solutions.
Cmpute.io
Acquisition in 2017
Cmpute.io offers a cloud access platform that automates the provisioning of Amazon Web Services (AWS) resources, including Spot Instances, for enterprise data processing. This service enables businesses to achieve significant cost savings, with reductions of up to 90%, and improves operational efficiency by automating the management of compute resources. The platform is designed for easy integration into existing enterprise workflows and operates securely within the user's AWS account. By utilizing a unique algorithm, Cmpute.io optimally balances and sizes resources across various AWS instance types, helping customers streamline their cloud access and reduce overall expenses.
Citycloud
Series B in 2017
Citycloud is a company based in Hangzhou that focuses on cloud computing and big data technologies. It offers comprehensive big data cloud solutions tailored for smart infrastructure developers. The company develops a range of cloud-based and big-data products, including a big data processing engine, cloud computing operating systems, and an enterprise collaboration cloud platform. Citycloud aims to provide innovative data management and computing solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as local governments engaged in smart city initiatives.
BroadSoft
Acquisition in 2017
BroadSoft, Inc. is a leading provider of software and services that enable telecommunications service providers to deliver cloud-based unified communications (UC) solutions to enterprise customers globally. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the company offers a range of products, including UC-One for integrated communication and collaboration, Team-One for project management and file sharing, and CC-One for multi-channel customer interactions. BroadSoft's solutions facilitate real-time communications over IP networks, supporting over 500 telecommunications service provider customers and serving 18 of the top 25 largest carriers across more than 70 countries. The company markets its offerings through direct sales and partnerships with telecommunications equipment vendors and value-added resellers. Following its acquisition by Cisco Systems, Inc. in 2018, BroadSoft continues to enhance its portfolio with professional support services and software-as-a-service platforms like BroadWorks and BroadCloud.
Perspica
Acquisition in 2017
Perspica, Inc. is a company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software focused on analytics and observability for production and operations. Founded in 2013, Perspica provides solutions that help organizations maintain their critical applications and infrastructure at optimal service levels. Its software employs heuristic anomaly detection, automated troubleshooting, and actionable recommendations driven by deep learning and advanced analytics. By utilizing predictive analytics, Perspica preempts incidents and offers Incident Replay™, which facilitates real-time and post-mortem analysis. The platform is tailored for modern applications that utilize microservices and container technologies, enabling enhanced collaboration and productivity for TechOps and DevOps teams. Additionally, Perspica's products leverage autonomous bots and a visual analytics platform to adapt to user engagement behaviors, further improving operational efficiency.
Ascendify
Series A in 2017
Ascendify Corporation specializes in talent management through its Intelligent People Management platform, which enhances how organizations attract, develop, and retain employees. Based in San Francisco, the company provides a comprehensive cloud-based solution that integrates machine learning and predictive analytics to streamline recruitment and talent development. This platform assists businesses in identifying suitable candidates, assessing their skills, and determining necessary training and education. Ascendify's innovative approach is utilized by several prominent companies, including GE, Cisco, Panasonic, Disney, Deloitte, and Marriott, positioning it as a leader in transforming talent acquisition processes for global organizations.
Springpath
Acquisition in 2017
Springpath is a provider of a hyperconverged software platform designed for enterprise storage and data management. It introduces a software-defined data platform that caters to both virtualized and emerging container environments. Utilizing its patented Hardware Agnostic Log-structure Objects (HALO) architecture, the platform offers features such as elastic scaling and autonomous management, while operating on standard servers. This approach allows enterprises to maintain an independent IT infrastructure, fostering silo-free data center environments that enhance agility and responsiveness to market demands. By eliminating the need for traditional network storage and seamlessly integrating with existing management tools, Springpath maximizes operational efficiency, enabling customers to adapt their compute, caching, or capacity resources according to evolving business requirements.
Observable Networks
Acquisition in 2017
Observable offers Network Security-as-a-Service providing automated security analytics and modeling to continuously analyze the behavior of all network devices. Observable Networks, the Clayton-based network security startup.
HyTrust
Series E in 2017
HyTrust is a developer of cloud security software focused on automating compliance and enforcing security policies across both private and public cloud environments. Founded by experts in enterprise infrastructure and security, the company addresses the critical security challenges associated with virtualization and cloud adoption. HyTrust's solutions provide a centralized point of control for managing access, policy management, and security configurations within virtual infrastructures. This includes bridging traffic between corporate and management virtual local area networks of hypervisors, along with monitoring and logging communication for enhanced data protection. By enabling organizations to securely expand virtualization to mission-critical applications, HyTrust plays a vital role in mitigating risks of data breaches and catastrophic data center failures. The company has garnered support from leading investors in the next-generation data center space, ensuring a robust foundation for its innovative security solutions.
Vectorly
Grant in 2017
Vectorly Inc. operates a video learning platform tailored for companies and students, enhancing the educational experience through technology. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Vectorly specializes in AI-based video enhancement. The company's patented technology allows for real-time upscale and enhancement of video on users' devices, ensuring smooth and high-quality viewing experiences across various network connections. This innovation helps reduce bandwidth usage and buffer times, making it suitable for streaming platforms looking to minimize cloud storage and delivery costs. Formerly known as Dot Learn Inc., Vectorly rebranded in 2018 and was acquired by Hopin in December 2021.
MindMeld
Acquisition in 2017
MindMeld, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an advanced AI platform focused on creating intelligent conversational interfaces for applications and devices. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company enhances user interaction through voice interfaces and language-understanding capabilities, allowing users to engage with music, video content, weather updates, and connected home devices. MindMeld's platform employs machine learning to facilitate natural interactions with voice and chat assistants, enabling users to efficiently access and navigate information. In December 2015, the company rebranded from its original name, Expect Labs, Inc., and operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc. since May 2017.
Datos IO
Venture Round in 2017
Datos IO is a developer of a cloud-scale, application-centric data management platform that simplifies data management across private, hybrid, and public cloud environments. The company's flagship product, RecoverX, offers scalable versioning and reliable recovery solutions to safeguard next-generation applications and distributed databases. By enabling organizations to protect, mobilize, and monetize their application data effectively, Datos IO addresses the complexities associated with hybrid cloud infrastructures. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company has received recognition from notable industry leaders, including being featured in Gartner's 2016 Hype Cycle for Storage Technologies and receiving the 2016 Product of the Year award from Storage Magazine. Datos IO is supported by notable venture capital firms, including Lightspeed Venture Partners and True Ventures.
Viptela
Acquisition in 2017
Viptela, Inc. specializes in software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology, enabling global companies to establish carrier-agnostic and policy-controlled WANs that are both secure and cost-effective. Their offerings include a cloud-based SD-WAN Controller for managing routing, security, and authentication across devices, as well as a centralized management system that provides real-time monitoring of network health. Viptela's technology also features vEdge Routers for secure data connectivity and a flexible platform called Viptela Fabric, which supports various applications such as cloud networking and Network-as-a-Service. The company has been adopted by numerous Fortune 500 enterprises and major carriers, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing WAN costs and improving network agility. Incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Viptela operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems and has received recognition from industry analysts, including being named a Gartner Cool Vendor.
Kyligence
Series A in 2017
Kyligence Inc. is a data intelligence company established in 2016 and headquartered in Shanghai, China. It specializes in providing an intelligent data platform designed to simplify big data analytics across both on-premises and cloud environments. The company’s primary offerings include the Kyligence Analytics Platform, which enables sub-second query responses on large datasets, and Apache Kylin, an open-source OLAP engine that facilitates interactive analytics on petabyte-scale data using SQL interfaces. Additionally, Kyligence provides a range of services such as intelligent diagnosis and optimization through its KyBot tool, along with IT consulting and website management solutions. By focusing on Big Data technologies and innovation, Kyligence aims to enhance productivity for business users, analysts, and engineers, enabling them to effectively manage and derive insights from extensive datasets.
Solstice Energy Solutions
Venture Round in 2017
Solstice Energy Solutions uses IoT and software to enable, connect, and intelligently manage the shared-economy of distributed energy resources in emerging markets. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
AppDynamics
Acquisition in 2017
AppDynamics is a software company that provides an Application Intelligence Platform. This platform enables businesses to proactively monitor, manage, and optimize complex software environments in real-time. It dynamically collects millions of performance data points across applications and infrastructure, identifies anomalies instantly, applies automatic fixes, and continuously measures business impact. The platform offers flexibility for cloud or on-premise deployment, empowering businesses to gain insights faster even in dynamic production environments. Led by a senior team with deep experience in application performance management, the company has deployed its enterprise-grade solutions at thousands of organizations worldwide.
Paxata
Series D in 2016
Paxata, Inc. is an adaptive data preparation platform that enables business analysts to transform raw data into ready-to-use information for analytics. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Paxata provides a user-friendly, interactive experience for data preparation, allowing users to connect, explore, and combine data in a collaborative environment. The platform incorporates technologies for data integration, quality, semantic enrichment, and governance, facilitating the creation of rich AnswerSets for various analytical needs. Paxata's solutions, including the Data Time Machine for data governance and Adaptive Information Platform for Microsoft Azure, are designed to eliminate the need for coding and scripting. This self-service application can be deployed in cloud environments such as AWS or on-premises within Hadoop systems. As of December 2019, Paxata operates as a subsidiary of DataRobot, Inc.
Worklife
Acquisition in 2016
Worklife is a web application designed to enhance the productivity of team meetings. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform automates best practices for managing meetings, projects, and team dynamics. It enables users to create meeting agendas, stay focused during discussions, and outline actionable next steps. By facilitating real-time collaboration on documents, notes, and tasks, Worklife aims to improve overall team performance and streamline the meeting process.
Celeno
Series F in 2016
Celeno Communications is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing advanced components and subsystems for high-performance carrier-class WiFi systems and networks. The company focuses on enhancing home wireless networking through its innovative technology, which delivers high-definition entertainment and multimedia content throughout residential spaces. Celeno's products are designed to improve throughput, coverage, and quality of service, supporting a range of applications including multiple HDTV, SDTV, VoIP, and data services over home networks. Key to its technology are smart antenna systems, spatial radio switching, adaptive channel coding, dynamic scheduling, and multimedia quality of service optimization. Additionally, Celeno offers Wi-Fi chipsets, edge software, and cloud technologies aimed at extending internet capabilities into smart homes, cities, buildings, and industries, enabling seamless network management and operational efficiency for OEM manufacturers and Wi-Fi providers.
ContainerX
Acquisition in 2016
ContainerX is a technology company specializing in virtual container solutions for enterprise IT. Founded by a team of professionals with backgrounds from VMware, Microsoft, and Citrix, the company has developed a platform that utilizes a patent-pending method known as Elastic Container Clusters™. This innovative approach allows organizations to create a resilient and highly elastic container infrastructure, facilitating effective management, orchestration, and integration of containers within data centers. ContainerX focuses on ensuring robust resource isolation across multiple Container Pools, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and performance for enterprise applications.
CloudLock
Acquisition in 2016
CloudLock LLC is a cloud cybersecurity company that specializes in providing organizations with solutions to securely utilize cloud applications and platforms. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, CloudLock offers a comprehensive range of services, including content analysis, policy automation, incident management, and user behavior monitoring. Its platform ensures codeless security for custom-built applications and delivers actionable cybersecurity intelligence across an organization’s cloud infrastructure. The company serves various industries, including manufacturing, technology, financial services, healthcare, and education, among others. By focusing on enabling enterprises to maintain control over their public cloud data without requiring invasive technology or complex systems, CloudLock addresses critical security and compliance challenges in the evolving digital landscape. As of 2016, CloudLock operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Loggly
Series D in 2016
Loggly, Inc. is a cloud-based application intelligence company that specializes in log management and analytics solutions for app developers. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Loggly serves over 10,000 customers, including a significant portion of the Fortune 500. The company's offerings include troubleshooting, root cause analysis, systems monitoring, application debugging, and deployment monitoring. Loggly differentiates itself by structuring and summarizing log data, allowing users to gain insights through real-time metrics and dashboards. This approach enhances the efficiency of engineering teams, particularly those employing continuous deployment and DevOps practices, by reducing mean time to resolution (MTTR) and improving service quality. Loggly is recognized as an AWS Advanced Technology Partner and a Docker Ecosystem Technology Partner, and it operates as a subsidiary of SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC.
Elastifile
Series B in 2016
Elastifile specializes in innovative data storage and management solutions that cater to the needs of enterprises operating in cloud and hybrid cloud environments. The company offers a distributed file system designed for scalability and high performance, which integrates object tiering to facilitate unified access to global data. By eliminating traditional storage silos, Elastifile empowers organizations to move applications seamlessly across various cloud platforms, enabling them to fully utilize cloud infrastructure for diverse data-driven workflows, such as analytics, DevOps, and high-performance computing. Its technology combines elements of cloud services, virtualization, and data communications to create a cohesive storage solution, helping clients adapt to and thrive in the evolving cloud landscape.
Synata
Acquisition in 2016
Synata operates an enterprise search engine designed to help businesses efficiently access both cloud and on-premise data. Its technology enables users to search across a variety of applications, including Salesforce, Google Apps, Box, Dropbox, Zendesk, JIRA, Workday, SharePoint, and Exchange. By connecting structured and unstructured data from these diverse sources, Synata facilitates quick and effective information retrieval, streamlining the search process for organizations.
Intersec
Series C in 2016
Intersec SA, established in 2004, is a global technology company headquartered in Paris, France, with an additional office in London, UK. It specializes in providing real-time, streaming analytics solutions to various sectors, including telecommunications, utilities, manufacturing, financial services, and retail. Intersec's offerings encompass customer base management, location data monetization, fraud management, public safety, IoT analytics, and messaging solutions. With a client base of 90 organizations across 40 countries, Intersec's solutions enable the tracking and mapping of nearly one billion connected devices worldwide, 24/7. The company's mission-critical communication solutions cover 400 million people globally. Recognized by Gartner® as a leading vendor in location intelligence, spatial computing, and telecom data monetization, Intersec prioritizes privacy and regulatory compliance, ensuring it operates in line with the highest standards.
Leaba Semiconductor
Acquisition in 2016
Leaba Semiconductor Ltd., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Caesarea, Israel, specializes in designing and developing semiconductor products, particularly networking chips. The company operates as a fabless semiconductor firm, focusing on delivering innovative solutions to address significant infrastructure challenges. Operating in stealth mode, Leaba is supported by prominent investors and guided by experienced entrepreneurs and technology experts. The company is dedicated to assembling a highly skilled engineering team to enhance its product offerings and market impact. As of March 2016, Leaba Semiconductor Ltd. functions as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Kyligence
Seed Round in 2016
Kyligence Inc. is a data intelligence company established in 2016 and headquartered in Shanghai, China. It specializes in providing an intelligent data platform designed to simplify big data analytics across both on-premises and cloud environments. The company’s primary offerings include the Kyligence Analytics Platform, which enables sub-second query responses on large datasets, and Apache Kylin, an open-source OLAP engine that facilitates interactive analytics on petabyte-scale data using SQL interfaces. Additionally, Kyligence provides a range of services such as intelligent diagnosis and optimization through its KyBot tool, along with IT consulting and website management solutions. By focusing on Big Data technologies and innovation, Kyligence aims to enhance productivity for business users, analysts, and engineers, enabling them to effectively manage and derive insights from extensive datasets.
Cliqr
Acquisition in 2016
CliQr Technologies, Inc. specializes in application-defined cloud management solutions, offering a comprehensive platform that simplifies the modeling, deployment, and management of applications across diverse environments, including physical, virtual, and cloud settings. The company's flagship product, CliQr CloudCenter, facilitates the deployment of application components and data across various infrastructures, enhancing application migration, IT-as-a-Service, and DevOps automation. CliQr's technology allows businesses to seamlessly manage their application lifecycles in multiple environments, catering to industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, CliQr operates globally through reseller partnerships and has expanded its presence to locations in Canada, India, and the Czech Republic. As of 2016, CliQr operates as a subsidiary of Insieme Networks, Inc.
Team8
Series B in 2016
Team8 is a global venture group established in 2014, headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. It specializes in building and investing in companies focused on enterprise technology, cybersecurity, data science, AI, and fintech. Team8's unique "Foundry" model involves identifying significant challenges, brainstorming innovative solutions, and supporting startups to ensure their success. The company leverages an in-house, multidisciplinary team and a dedicated network of C-level executives and thought leaders. Team8's leadership comprises serial entrepreneurs and industry pioneers, including former members of Israel's elite tech and intelligence Unit 8200. Backed by global corporations such as Microsoft, Walmart, Cisco, Barclays, and Moody's, Team8 co-founds transformative fintech companies, enhances established fintech value propositions, and empowers non-financial companies to offer financial services. Additionally, Team8 invests in early-stage enterprise technology startups through its venture capital fund, Team8 Capital I, focusing on data, AI, cybersecurity, and fintech sectors.
Jasper Technologies
Acquisition in 2016
Jasper Technologies, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that facilitates the launch, management, and monetization of IoT services globally. The company offers its Control Center, an automated connectivity management platform that allows users to oversee their connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, and to manage connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies provides the Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which automates the mobility management of employee mobile phones and tablets. The company's diverse clientele spans several sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, smart homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail and payment solutions, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 and originally known as Jasper Wireless, the company rebranded to Jasper Technologies in May 2014. It is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operational facilities in Alpharetta, Georgia, and has been a subsidiary of Cisco Systems since March 2016.
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