Cisco Investments is the investment arm of Cisco Systems, focusing on direct and fund of funds investments primarily in the technology sector. It targets a range of companies, including start-ups, early-stage, later-stage, and pre-IPO firms, with particular emphasis on areas such as big data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and security. Operating globally, with a presence in key regions including the United States, Canada, China, India, and Israel, Cisco Investments aims to invest between $0.5 million and $15 million per opportunity. The firm has a specific interest in Indian markets, where it supports early-stage and growth-stage companies in next-generation technologies like cloud services and smart city solutions. Cisco Investments currently manages an active portfolio valued at $2 billion, consisting of over 80 direct investments and Limited Partner positions in more than 35 funds worldwide, leveraging the expertise of over 40 investment professionals.
Expel, Inc. is a managed security software company that specializes in providing SOC-as-a-service, which includes security monitoring and response for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Herndon, Virginia, Expel leverages existing security signals from its customers to enhance the value of their current security investments. By connecting to customer technology remotely via APIs rather than agents, Expel can initiate monitoring within hours, allowing internal teams to concentrate on their unique security priorities. The company aims to streamline and improve the security operations of organizations, enabling them to respond effectively to emerging threats.
SeaLights Technologies Ltd. operates a cloud-based testing platform. Its products includes, test impact analysis, test gap, analysis, and release quality analysis. It enables to measure functional test code coverage; track various build quality metrics and test statuses across various testing tools and environments; and prevent untested code changes from reaching production. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Arlington, Virginia.
SafeGuard Cyber is a cloud-based technology company that specializes in protecting organizations' social assets from security threats and compliance risks. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, the company offers a comprehensive platform designed to detect, prevent, and respond to various digital threats, including malware, spam, and inappropriate conduct. SafeGuard Cyber automates the identification, remediation, and archiving of risky content across social media and internal collaboration tools, ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards and industry regulations. By leveraging machine learning, the platform provides real-time threat analytics, allowing enterprises to manage their digital risks effectively while embracing social media's potential. SafeGuard Cyber empowers businesses to innovate without fear of negative publicity or legal repercussions associated with social media use.
ThreatQuotient is a threat intelligence platform (TIP) that centrally manages and correlates unlimited external sources with all internal security and analytics solutions for contextual, operationalized intelligence in a single pane of glass. ThreatQ is also the first TIP to provide Indicator Nurturing, which goes beyond enrichment to help customers tailor indicators of compromise (IOCs) more specifically to their infrastructure.
Headquartered in Northern Virginia, ThreatQuotient was founded in 2013 by two former security operations analysts to provide organizations the ability to correlate with confidence.
ThreatQuotient is a threat intelligence platform (TIP) that centrally manages and correlates unlimited external sources with all internal security and analytics solutions for contextual, operationalized intelligence in a single pane of glass. ThreatQ is also the first TIP to provide Indicator Nurturing, which goes beyond enrichment to help customers tailor indicators of compromise (IOCs) more specifically to their infrastructure.
Headquartered in Northern Virginia, ThreatQuotient was founded in 2013 by two former security operations analysts to provide organizations the ability to correlate with confidence.
RangeForce delivers the most effective way to level-up and accurately assess the skills of your cybersecurity team through a scalable, interactive, on-demand cyber-skill training platform and integrated cyber range.
Upskill provides wearable technology to connect hands-on workers from the factory to the warehouse to the jobsite. Its robust platform, Skylight, connects the industrial workforce with the people, processes, information, and equipment they need to do their jobs with greater efficiency and fewer errors, leaving them hands free to focus on their tasks at hand, and their tools. For organizations in the competitive global market looking to increase productivity, improve quality, reduce costs, train new workers, retain tribal knowledge, and provide a strong foundation for further investments, the future starts with Upskill.
ThreatQuotient is a threat intelligence platform (TIP) that centrally manages and correlates unlimited external sources with all internal security and analytics solutions for contextual, operationalized intelligence in a single pane of glass. ThreatQ is also the first TIP to provide Indicator Nurturing, which goes beyond enrichment to help customers tailor indicators of compromise (IOCs) more specifically to their infrastructure.
Headquartered in Northern Virginia, ThreatQuotient was founded in 2013 by two former security operations analysts to provide organizations the ability to correlate with confidence.
Verodin, Inc. is a software company based in Purcellville, Virginia, focused on enhancing cybersecurity effectiveness for organizations. Incorporated in 2014, Verodin develops the Security Instrumentation Platform (SIP), which enables businesses to measure and validate the effectiveness of their cybersecurity controls across various domains, including endpoint, email, cloud, and network infrastructures. The platform provides evidence that helps organizations assess their security postures and continuously improve their defenses against cyber threats. As of May 2019, Verodin operates as a subsidiary of FireEye, Inc., further strengthening its position in the cybersecurity landscape.
Butterfly.net, Inc., is a provider of software, tools and infrastructure for the video game and military simulation industries announced that Geoffrey T. Selzer has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. A media specialist with a background in production, design and finance, Selzer will lead Butterfly.net's senior management team.
Xtreme Spectrum
Series C in 2002
XtremeSpectrum is a developer of ultrawideband (UWB) impulse radio -- a wireless technology for products such as set-top boxes, digital displays, camcorders, DVD players, digital video recorders and digital cameras.