Cisco Investments

Cisco Investments serves as the corporate investment arm of Cisco Systems, focusing on direct and fund of funds investments primarily within the technology sector. Founded in 1993 and based in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Moscow, the firm targets a diverse range of areas including big data and analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and data center solutions. Cisco Investments actively participates in venture capital, investing in start-ups, early-stage, later-stage, and pre-IPO companies, particularly in key markets such as China, India, Israel, and various regions in Europe. In India, the firm emphasizes early-stage and growth-stage investments in next-generation technologies, including smart city initiatives and financial services. The firm typically invests between $0.5 million and $15 million, aiming for ownership stakes of 5 percent to 20 percent in its portfolio companies. Cisco Investments has a robust portfolio, with over 80 direct investments and substantial Limited Partner positions in various funds globally.

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Past deals in Virtualization

Corellium

Series A in 2021
Corellium specializes in ARM-based mobile device virtualization, providing a unique platform that supports both on-site and cloud environments. The company develops security research software aimed at enhancing mobile security research, mobile app testing, and IoT device modeling. Its offerings feature native performance combined with the convenience of cloud access, equipping developers with advanced tools to foster scalability, efficiency, and innovation in the creation of ARM-based devices. By focusing on these capabilities, Corellium plays a crucial role in the evolving landscape of mobile technology and security.

Valtix

Series A in 2021
Valtix Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Santa Clara, California, specializes in developing software solutions aimed at securing cloud networks. The company offers a multi-cloud network security platform that integrates robust security features with an emphasis on simplicity for cloud-first environments. This platform supports various topologies and cloud architectures, including secure island models and centralized security frameworks, allowing cloud teams to effectively address stringent security requirements. Valtix's approach is designed to streamline security processes while adapting to the dynamic needs of modern cloud infrastructures.

Isovalent

Series A in 2020
Isovalent is a cloud-native networking company based in Mountain View, California. Founded by long-time leaders in Linux networking, Isovalent develops enterprise open source software and commercial products that enable operators and security professionals to provide networking, security, and observability in distributed infrastructure such as Kubernetes. It specializes in the fields of cloud security, cybersecurity, and information technology. It was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

MemVerge

Series B in 2020
MemVerge specializes in memory storage convergence software that integrates memory and storage to enhance data processing capabilities. The company's innovative platform utilizes proprietary Distributed Memory Objects (DMO) technology, creating a logical convergence layer that leverages Intel's Optane DC persistent memory. This technology allows data-intensive workloads, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, and IoT applications, to operate at memory speed, ensuring data consistency across various systems. By enabling enterprises to manage both small and large files efficiently, MemVerge empowers organizations to extract insights from their data more effectively.

Avi Networks

Series D in 2018
Avi Networks, Inc. specializes in software-defined data center solutions, focusing on enhancing enterprises' digital transformation. Founded in 2012 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers the Avi Vantage Platform, which includes a Software Load Balancer, Intelligent Web Application Firewall (WAF), and Elastic Service Mesh. This platform is designed to be deployed across data centers and cloud environments, providing organizations with improved elasticity and intelligence in application delivery. Avi Networks enables customers to achieve significantly faster application rollouts, actionable analytics, and reduced costs, thus supporting efficient and scalable operations. As of July 31, 2019, Avi Networks operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.

RStor

Series A in 2018
RStor Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Saratoga, California, develops a platform designed to aggregate and automate compute resources from both private data centers and public cloud providers. The RStor Multicloud Platform serves as a hyper-distributed solution that allows organizations to compute, connect, and operate above the cloud. This platform enables users to efficiently combine and manage their computing resources across various environments, including private data centers, public clouds, and trusted supercomputing centers, all while utilizing a next-generation networking fabric. Key features of the platform include secure connectivity and orchestration capabilities. The leadership team at RStor comprises experienced executives with a strong background in cloud computing and enterprise technology, having previously founded Rackable and built infrastructure for major companies such as Facebook, as well as establishing a successful data storage firm, Optical Archive Inc., which was later acquired by Sony.

VeloCloud

Series D in 2017
VeloCloud Networks, Inc. delivers cloud-based software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solutions aimed at enhancing connectivity for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a range of services, including the Cloud Services Edge appliance for secure connectivity, the VeloCloud Orchestrator for centralized management and real-time monitoring, and the Cloud Service Gateway for optimized access to various applications and data centers. VeloCloud's SD-WAN technology simplifies network deployment and improves performance over private and broadband Internet connections, making it suitable for distributed enterprises. The company's solutions support a variety of sectors, including retail and engineering, and are designed to enable policy-based access to cloud and data center applications. VeloCloud has established partnerships to enhance its offerings and operates as a subsidiary of VMware.

Verodin

Series A in 2016
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.

Illusive

Series B in 2016
Illusive Networks Ltd. specializes in cybersecurity solutions that utilize deception technology to protect organizations from advanced cyber threats. The company offers a range of services, including compliance support, insider threat defense, and cloud security solutions. Their product suite includes the Illusive Networks Management Platform for centralized cyber security management, the Attack Surface Manager for continuous network vulnerability discovery, and tools for attack detection and intelligence that provide actionable insights into cyber incidents. Illusive Networks serves various industries, including financial services, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and technology. Founded in 2014, the company operates from its headquarters in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, and has an additional office in New York, New York.

VeloCloud

Series C in 2016
VeloCloud Networks, Inc. delivers cloud-based software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solutions aimed at enhancing connectivity for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a range of services, including the Cloud Services Edge appliance for secure connectivity, the VeloCloud Orchestrator for centralized management and real-time monitoring, and the Cloud Service Gateway for optimized access to various applications and data centers. VeloCloud's SD-WAN technology simplifies network deployment and improves performance over private and broadband Internet connections, making it suitable for distributed enterprises. The company's solutions support a variety of sectors, including retail and engineering, and are designed to enable policy-based access to cloud and data center applications. VeloCloud has established partnerships to enhance its offerings and operates as a subsidiary of VMware.

Springpath

Series C in 2016
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.

6Wind

Venture Round in 2015
6WIND S.A. specializes in creating networking software tailored for developers, enterprises, and the telecommunications sector. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France, with additional offices in the United States, China, Japan, and South Korea, the company offers a range of solutions including network function virtualization, software-defined networking, and data center virtualization. Its flagship product, 6WINDGate, significantly enhances packet processing performance, achieving over ten times the throughput of standard Linux networking stacks. This software supports a comprehensive range of networking protocols and is designed to optimize performance on commercial off-the-shelf hardware, thereby reducing capital and operational expenditures. 6WIND’s products, such as Turbo Router and Secure Site-to-Site VPN solutions, cater to the needs of various sectors, enabling improved operational efficiency and faster deployment of networking services.

CloudVelox

Series C in 2015
Cloud Velox (Formerly CloudVelocity) was founded by a team with extensive expertise in operating systems, distributed systems, virtualization, cloud, networking and storage technologies. The team has developed software that enables new and existing Linux and Windows multi-tier applications to run in the cloud without modification, automatically extending the enterprise data center to the cloud so that applications can access any necessary services residing back in the enterprise.

Stratoscale

Series B in 2014
Stratoscale is a cloud infrastructure company that offers cloud data center software solutions tailored for enterprise IT, development teams, and service providers. Its flagship product, Stratoscale Symphony, can be rapidly deployed on standard x86 servers, delivering an experience similar to Amazon Web Services while enhancing existing VMware infrastructure. Stratoscale's technology focuses on virtualization, enabling IT teams to optimize their current infrastructures and create a hyper-converged operating system that utilizes a rack-based design. This innovative approach allows clients to develop a new software foundation for managing and scaling data center operations more efficiently. The company has received substantial investment from notable firms, highlighting its industry significance and potential for growth.
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