Cisco
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.
Top Stages
Chandrodaya Prasad
Vice President Of Product Management | Cloud, SASE and Network Security | Security Business Group
Past deals in Internet of Things
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nwave
Seed Round in 2015
Nwave Technologies Ltd. specializes in developing and manufacturing wireless Internet of Things (IoT) hardware and software solutions. The company offers a range of products, including wireless network technologies, sensors, and devices that capture real-time data for various applications. Its hardware portfolio features radio modules, universal modems, and a parking sensor that integrates with existing mobile and web frameworks. Nwave's solutions enhance parking management by utilizing advanced sensing technologies to accurately detect parking events while minimizing false readings. The company's offerings extend to traffic management, agriculture, security, and asset management across multiple industries, including government, healthcare, and logistics. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, Nwave also operates offices in Dallas and Eastern Europe.
Ineda Systems
Series B in 2014
Ineda Systems Inc. specializes in the design and distribution of low-power system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, focusing on improving power consumption for a range of applications, particularly in automotive and Internet-of-Things (IoT) sectors. The company's SoCs utilize a hierarchical computing architecture that allows multiple CPUs to operate independently while sharing resources, thus optimizing performance for various use cases. Ineda's products are essential for applications such as traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, and wearable technology. The company serves diverse industries, including power management, public transportation, healthcare, and smart home systems. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an office in Hyderabad, India, Ineda Systems aims to lead the market in low-power SoC development by leveraging its experienced team and innovative technology to create a comprehensive ecosystem for wearable devices and other platforms. Its products are distributed through various partners across the United States and Asia.
Waygum
Grant in 2014
Waygum Inc. specializes in designing and developing a mobile development platform tailored for industrial applications, particularly focusing on the Internet of Industrial Things (IoIT). Established in 2015 and headquartered in Dublin, California, the company offers a solution that enables users to create and deploy mobile applications for intelligent manufacturing workflows and remote monitoring. Waygum's platform integrates a robust cloud backend, allowing administrators and operators to seamlessly connect industrial assets, products, enterprise data, and workflows. This integration aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of industrial operations, ultimately unlocking the full potential of IoT through a mobile experience.
EVRYTHNG
Series A in 2014
EVRYTHNG Limited is a London-based company that provides an IoT smart products platform. It connects consumer products to the web, managing real-time data to drive applications and analytics throughout the product lifecycle. The company offers solutions like THNGHUB, a local cloud gateway software, consumer engagement tools, brand protection services, inventory management, and product registration. EVRYTHNG's platform enables consumer product manufacturers to Internet-enable their products, manage supply chains effectively, and deliver digital services directly to end-users. It serves various industries, including appliances and electronics, consumer packaged goods, and food and beverages. Founded in 2011, EVRYTHNG also has offices in New York and San Francisco.
Ayla Networks
Series B in 2014
Ayla Networks Inc. is a provider of an Internet of Things (IoT) platform designed for manufacturers and service providers. The company's Agile IoT Platform is a cloud-based Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution that facilitates the connection of devices to the cloud and various applications, offering flexibility and modularity for rapid adaptation across different environments. Additionally, Ayla Networks offers the Agile Mobile Application Platform (AMAP) for developing iOS and Android applications that control IoT devices, along with Ayla Insights, which delivers business intelligence and analytics to help manufacturers understand how their connected products are utilized. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Ayla Networks aims to simplify the complexities of IoT, enabling manufacturers to transform their products into smart connected systems. The company has formed strategic partnerships with entities like Smartvue Corporation and Tata Elxsi, as well as a cooperation agreement with China Unicom.
EnVerv
Series C in 2014
EnVerv Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in San Jose, California, with additional offices in San Diego and China. The company specializes in System on Chip (SoC) solutions designed for smart grid, metering, and control applications. EnVerv's power line communication (PLC) devices facilitate high-performance communications over low and medium voltage power lines, serving as a key component for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and other power line-based smart control applications. Their products support a variety of energy management solutions, including smart electrical grids, revenue protection networks, and solar power plant monitoring. EnVerv's technology is utilized in diverse markets such as home automation, Internet of Things, and lighting networks, making it a significant player in the evolving landscape of smart energy solutions. The company was established in 2009 and was previously known as Pervasive, Inc. before rebranding in 2011.
Celeno
Series E in 2012
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.
iControl Networks
Series D in 2011
iControl Networks is a technology company that specializes in providing a software platform for service providers and home security companies, facilitating the delivery of connected home solutions to households globally. Founded in 2003 and based in Redwood City, California, iControl offers a range of services including device management, remote access, task scheduling, and video management. Its solutions allow users to remotely control and manage home security systems through various devices such as web browsers, smartphones, and tablets. Additionally, the company provides home awareness, energy management, and health monitoring solutions for the elderly. One of its notable products is Piper, a Wi-Fi-enabled device that integrates video, home automation, and environmental sensors. iControl also supports collaboration through its OpenHome Partner program, which connects application and device makers on a unified platform.
Celeno
Series D in 2010
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.
Arch Rock
Acquisition in 2010
Arch Rock Corporation is a systems and software company specializing in wireless sensor networks. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on integrating data from these networks into enterprise IT infrastructure, allowing for efficient viewing, analysis, and management of sensory information. By leveraging cutting-edge Internet and Web technologies, Arch Rock enables the creation of scalable networks that eliminate physical limitations, providing access to previously unobservable data. The founding team has a strong background in the research and development of wireless sensor networking, driving the company's mission to enhance the integration of physical and digital worlds, ultimately expanding the Internet's capacity to include awareness of the physical environment.
Ambiq Micro
Seed Round in 2010
Ambiq Micro, Inc. specializes in the development of ultra-low power integrated circuits tailored for power-sensitive applications. The company focuses on creating subthreshold power optimized technology, producing real-time clocks and microcontrollers for various uses, including wearables, smart cards, wireless sensors, and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. Founded in 2009 and based in Austin, Texas, Ambiq Micro also maintains offices in San Jose, California, and several locations in China. Its pioneering technology aims to facilitate the creation of next-generation wireless electronics by enabling innovative companies to design products that minimize battery dependency, reduce overall power consumption, and enhance design flexibility. Additionally, Ambiq Micro provides technical support services to its clients, further contributing to its mission of advancing low-power semiconductor solutions.
iControl Networks
Series C in 2009
iControl Networks is a technology company that specializes in providing a software platform for service providers and home security companies, facilitating the delivery of connected home solutions to households globally. Founded in 2003 and based in Redwood City, California, iControl offers a range of services including device management, remote access, task scheduling, and video management. Its solutions allow users to remotely control and manage home security systems through various devices such as web browsers, smartphones, and tablets. Additionally, the company provides home awareness, energy management, and health monitoring solutions for the elderly. One of its notable products is Piper, a Wi-Fi-enabled device that integrates video, home automation, and environmental sensors. iControl also supports collaboration through its OpenHome Partner program, which connects application and device makers on a unified platform.
Urbanise
Venture Round in 2009
Urbanise.com Limited is a technology company specializing in cloud-based software platforms tailored for the strata, facilities management, and utilities sectors. With a focus on enhancing service delivery through innovative solutions, Urbanise.com provides tools that assist in managing apartment buildings, commercial towers, housing communities, and various infrastructure projects. Its key offerings include the Strata platform for strata management and the Facilities platform for overseeing infrastructure and asset management. The company also delivers software-as-a-service solutions for micro-utilities. Urbanise.com serves a diverse clientele, including strata managers, facilities management companies, commercial property owners, local councils, service providers, and utility operators across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in North Sydney, Australia, Urbanise.com leverages cloud technology and the Internet of Things to improve the daily operations of urban communities.
Richards-Zeta Building Intelligence
Acquisition in 2009
Richards-Zeta's intelligent middleware transforms building operational data into an IT-friendly format that easily integrates with existing applications. Its scalable, open platform enables the convergence of building systems onto an IP network. This integrated solution provides more effective management of energy consumption across an organization.
Celeno
Series C in 2008
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.
GridNetworks
Series A in 2007
[GridNetworks](http://www.gridnetworks.com)' GridNetworks powers Internet television; getting Internet video content onto TVs and computers—with no additional hardware, while keeping content owners in control of their brand, content, and revenue model.
Cognio
Acquisition in 2007
Cognio is a provider of cognitive radio solutions focused on unlicensed band wireless technologies. Headquartered in the Boston area, the company operates engineering design centers in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and has an affiliated office in Ottawa, Canada. Cognio's flagship product, Spectrum Expert 3.1, is designed to analyze, diagnose, and locate devices operating within radio frequency environments that utilize WiFi and RFID frequency bands. By offering tools that troubleshoot, monitor, and optimize wireless local area networks, Cognio supports its customers in maintaining reliable performance in mission-critical wireless applications.
ZeroG Wireless
Series A in 2007
ZeroG Wireless is a company focused on developing innovative wireless solutions to connect a diverse range of devices to the Internet. With the increasing prevalence of Wi-Fi infrastructure, ZeroG aims to facilitate the connectivity of various applications, especially in industrial, scientific, and medical sectors. The company specializes in Wi-Fi input/output chips and modules, as well as development tools tailored for utility and smart energy, consumer electronics, industrial controls, remote device management, retail, and healthcare industries. By leveraging its expertise in low-power, integrated design and a deep understanding of embedded systems, ZeroG Wireless is committed to providing accessible Wi-Fi solutions that simplify engineering efforts and accelerate time to market for connected devices.
Crossbow Technologies
Series C in 2005
Crossbow Technology, Inc. manufactures and supplies wireless sensor networks and inertial sensor systems. It offers accelerometers, angular rate sensors (gyros), magnetometers, GPS, and air-data sensors for instrumentation, navigation, and control applications in land, marine, and airborne environments; and intertial systems, accelerometers, tilt sensors, and magnetometers for general aviation, automotive test, antenna stabilization, unmanned aerial vehicles, agriculture and construction, vibration monitoring, and towed sonar arrays. The company also provides wireless sensor network development kits, wireless modules, sensor boards, gateways, and wireless solutions blog for industrial, environmental monitoring, building automation, academic programs, and asset management applications. In addition, it offers MoteWorks, an OEM software platform that offers developers the comprehensive benefits of wireless technology in a given sensor application. Further, the company provides design engineering services. Crossbow Technology offers its products through a network of distributors worldwide.
AuroraNetics
Acquisition in 2001
AuroraNetics, Inc. specializes in the development of silicon technology products and solutions tailored for Internet infrastructure and metropolitan fiber networks. The company focuses on creating innovative technologies that enhance connectivity and improve network performance, addressing the growing demands of modern communication systems. Through its advancements in silicon technology, AuroraNetics aims to support the evolving landscape of internet services and infrastructure, ensuring efficient data transmission and reliable network operations.
CAIS Software Solutions
Acquisition in 2000
CAIS Software is a developer and provider of Internet software for wireless networking services for hotels, apartments and small businesses. Their installations include airports, convention centers, cruise ships, cafes and other public areas throughout the country and around the world. Successful deployments include the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, the Seattle-Tacoma Airport, Mail Boxes Etc. and Circadia café.
Ubicom
Venture Round in 2000
Ubicom specializes in developing communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms tailored for real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery in the digital home. The company offers optimized system-level solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), supporting a variety of products such as wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, streaming media devices, and print servers. Ubicom's advanced multithreaded processor design, along with its real-time operating system and application-level solutions, ensures a high-quality user experience characterized by ease of use. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Ubicom is a privately held, venture-backed company.
SiByte
Series C in 2000
SiByte, Inc. is a designer of microprocessor solutions based in Santa Clara, California, primarily focusing on the Internet Infrastructure Provider market. The company aims to develop, market, and sell high-performance, low-power, and cost-effective microprocessors that adhere to industry-standard architectures. SiByte's products are designed to manage and move data across various networks, including local area networks, wireless communications, and voice-over-Internet applications. This enables seamless connectivity for professionals within corporations and across the globe. The company's leadership includes Dan Dobberpuhl, who has a notable background in designing high-speed commercial microprocessors, contributing to SiByte's innovative approach in the semiconductor industry.
Pentacom
Acquisition in 2000
Pentacom, Ltd. provides networking solutions and information technology services, and it specializes in networking components that connect optical networks to the Internet backbone. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Herzliya, Israel.
Telesend
Acquisition in 1997
Telesend, a Cupertino, Calif., developer of high-speed Internet-access technology.
Internet Junction
Acquisition in 1995
Internet Junction Inc. is a developer of Internet gateway software connecting desktop users with the Internet. Internet Junction products provide users with Internet gateway software for central and remote office Internet access.
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