Cisco

Cisco is a leading provider of networking equipment and software, as well as cybersecurity solutions, with a significant presence in collaboration tools, including the Webex suite. Founded in 1984 by computer scientists from Stanford University, Cisco has been at the forefront of developing Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. The company offers a range of products, including switches, routers, and storage solutions, enabling seamless connectivity for businesses, educational institutions, and other organizations. Cisco also invests in innovation through initiatives like the Spark Innovation Fund and the Innovation Grand Challenge, supporting startups and entrepreneurs in harnessing the power of the intelligent network and the Internet of Things (IoT). Headquartered in San Jose, California, Cisco employs approximately 80,000 people and operates globally, with a strong focus on outsourcing its manufacturing and maintaining a substantial sales and marketing workforce.

Larry Carter

CFO

Sylvia Chu

CEO

Kaustubh Das

Vice President and General Manager, Cloud and Compute

Jonathan Davidson

EVP / GM Massive-Scale Infrastructure Group

Sameer Garde

President India and SAARC

Elias Habbar-Baylac

Investor

Derek Idemoto

SVP, Corporate Development

Yvette Kanouff

Senior Vice President and General Manager of Service Provider Business

Jennifer Lawrence

WW VP Duo and Small Mid SaaS

Jerry Lin

Global Principal Security Architect

Dallas Olson Jr.

SVP, Global Go-to-Market Strategy and Revenue Growth

Darren Pleasance

SVP, Global Strategy, Planning and Operations

Chandrodaya Prasad

Vice President Of Product Management | Cloud, SASE and Network Security | Security Business Group

Rajeev Raman

Vice President

AJ Shipley

Vice President, Product Management - Threat Detection and Response

Past deals in Virtualization

Sedona Ltd.

Acquisition in 2021
Sedona Systems has created NetFusion, the first multi-layer application platform, focusing on optimization & control of the optical and IP layers (L0-L3) of network operators. Enabling both optically-aware IP routing and IP-informed optical switching, our applications double effective WAN capacity, boost agility, availability and flexibility – and save up to 80% of core network costs over 5 years. Based on a centralized open-source software tools, NetFusion connects to all major vendors’ equipment through SDN controllers or management systems. It then optimizes key tasks through dynamic, automatic management of both optical and IP resources.

Illusive

Series B in 2020
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.

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.

HyTrust

Series E in 2017
HyTrust was founded by veterans in the enterprise infrastructure and security space who recognized early on not only that virtualization and the cloud were going to dramatically transform the data center, but also that security would be a critical inhibitor to cloud adoption. The mission behind HyTrust has always been to mitigate the risk of catastrophic data center failure and data breaches — especially in light of the concentration of risk that occurs within virtualized and cloud environments. Organizations can now confidently expand virtualization to mission critical applications and take full advantage of the cloud. HyTrust has assembled a world-class team of company builders and innovators and has earned venture backing from the biggest players in the next-generation datacenter: Cisco, VMware, Intel, Fortinet, and In-Q-Tel, the funding arm of the US intelligence community. Further venture investment has come from highly respected firms such as Trident Capital, Sway Ventures, Epic Ventures, Advanced Venture Partners and Granite 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.

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.

HyTrust

Series D in 2015
HyTrust was founded by veterans in the enterprise infrastructure and security space who recognized early on not only that virtualization and the cloud were going to dramatically transform the data center, but also that security would be a critical inhibitor to cloud adoption. The mission behind HyTrust has always been to mitigate the risk of catastrophic data center failure and data breaches — especially in light of the concentration of risk that occurs within virtualized and cloud environments. Organizations can now confidently expand virtualization to mission critical applications and take full advantage of the cloud. HyTrust has assembled a world-class team of company builders and innovators and has earned venture backing from the biggest players in the next-generation datacenter: Cisco, VMware, Intel, Fortinet, and In-Q-Tel, the funding arm of the US intelligence community. Further venture investment has come from highly respected firms such as Trident Capital, Sway Ventures, Epic Ventures, Advanced Venture Partners and Granite Ventures.

Embrane

Acquisition in 2015
Embrane is a software company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2009. It specializes in designing and developing solutions for the delivery and management of network services within data centers. Embrane's offerings include application-centric network services such as firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), load balancers, and SSL offload engines. The company's solutions aim to simplify the adoption of virtualization and cloud computing for both service providers and enterprise customers.

Metacloud

Acquisition in 2014
Metacloud is a cloud solutions provider specializing in OpenStack-based private clouds for enterprise clients. Established in 2010 by experienced architects from leading web commerce and technology firms, Metacloud focuses on deploying and supporting production clouds for Fortune 500 companies across various industries. The company is based in Pasadena, California, and serves as a corporate sponsor of the OpenStack Foundation, actively participating in and contributing to the OpenStack community. Metacloud distinguishes itself by offering a seamless cloud experience, prioritizing functionality over hardware, software, or consulting services.

Embrane

Series C in 2014
Embrane is a software company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2009. It specializes in designing and developing solutions for the delivery and management of network services within data centers. Embrane's offerings include application-centric network services such as firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), load balancers, and SSL offload engines. The company's solutions aim to simplify the adoption of virtualization and cloud computing for both service providers and enterprise customers.

RiverMeadow

Series B in 2013
RiverMeadow Software, Inc. specializes in automated cloud onboarding and workload mobility through its integrated multi-cloud migration platform. Founded in 2009 and based in San Jose, California, the company provides solutions that facilitate the migration of physical, virtual, and cloud-based servers across various cloud environments, including public, private, and hybrid clouds. RiverMeadow’s platform is designed to reduce the time, cost, and risk associated with cloud migrations, offering a comprehensive suite of services that spans discovery, assessment, migration, and optimization. Its technology is utilized by enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, cloud service providers, system integrators, and other large infrastructure brands, making it a trusted choice for organizations looking to navigate their cloud transformation journey effectively.

HyTrust

Series C in 2013
HyTrust was founded by veterans in the enterprise infrastructure and security space who recognized early on not only that virtualization and the cloud were going to dramatically transform the data center, but also that security would be a critical inhibitor to cloud adoption. The mission behind HyTrust has always been to mitigate the risk of catastrophic data center failure and data breaches — especially in light of the concentration of risk that occurs within virtualized and cloud environments. Organizations can now confidently expand virtualization to mission critical applications and take full advantage of the cloud. HyTrust has assembled a world-class team of company builders and innovators and has earned venture backing from the biggest players in the next-generation datacenter: Cisco, VMware, Intel, Fortinet, and In-Q-Tel, the funding arm of the US intelligence community. Further venture investment has come from highly respected firms such as Trident Capital, Sway Ventures, Epic Ventures, Advanced Venture Partners and Granite Ventures.

Composite Software

Acquisition in 2013
Composite Software LLC specializes in data virtualization software solutions for organizations in the United States and globally. The company offers a Data Virtualization Platform that integrates data from diverse sources, enabling insights and supporting analytics and business intelligence needs. Their Information Server facilitates querying and delivering data on demand, while CIS Adapters enhance access to various data sources, including enterprise applications and big data stores. Composite Software also provides a range of analytics and business intelligence solutions, data integration services, and business applications that cater to sectors such as financial services, government, life sciences, and retail. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Composite Software operates as a subsidiary of TIBCO Software Inc. since November 2017.

Atlantis Computing

Series D in 2013
At Atlantis, our mission is to change the economics of storage in the datacenter. To turn upside-down the traditional approaches and apply innovative software with hardware and hyper-converged solutions to fundamentally transform how the datacenter consumes storage. Atlantis, winner of the Best of VMworld in Storage 2014, Best of VMworld in Desktop Virtualization 2012, and Best of Citrix Synergy awards, offers the industry’s most flexible and powerful software defined storage platform. Atlantis USX delivers better performance than the fastest all-flash array, at half the cost of traditional SAN, on any class of enterprise storage. Atlantis USX is a 100% software-only solution purpose-built to boost any virtualized workload’s performance by up to 10x, while also increasing effective storage capacity by up to 10x. To date, Atlantis has deployed software to manage and optimize tens of Petabytes of software defined storage for more than 800,000 VMs globally across hundreds of mission critical deployments, including some of the largest successful virtualization deployments in the world. Atlantis Computing is privately held and funded by Adams Street Partners, Cisco Systems, El Dorado Ventures and Partech Ventures, with headquarters in Mountain View, California and offices in Europe.

Parallels

Funding Round in 2013
Parallels, Inc. specializes in virtualization technology and Mac management solutions for consumers, businesses, and service providers. The company offers a range of products, including Parallels Desktop for Mac, which allows users to run Windows applications, and Parallels Access, enabling remote access to computers from any location. Additionally, Parallels provides Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, facilitating IT management of Mac devices, along with Parallels Remote Application Server for secure access to desktops and applications. Other offerings include Parallels Toolbox for simplifying computing tasks and Parallels Transporter for transferring files from PC to Mac. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Parallels operates globally, serving customers across various regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Since January 2008, Parallels has been a subsidiary of Corel Corporation.

Odin

Venture Round in 2013
Odin provides the software that powers the cloud ecosystem, from small and local hosters to some of the world’s largest telecommunication companies. By partnering with Odin, service providers gain access to industry expertise, a catalog of the most in-demand cloud applications, and the most comprehensive selection of software including web server management, server virtualization, provisioning, and billing automation.

Cloupia

Acquisition in 2012
Cloupia unlocks the power of next generation cloud computing for organizations, offering suite of cloud computing products & solutions. Cloupia Unified Service Platform addresses the complex challenges of building, deploying and managing a wide variety of applications and IT services in both public, private and hybrid cloud environments. Cloupia's vendor neutral platform enables enterprises to fully exploit cloud technologies and options, without compromising existing operations.

vCider

Acquisition in 2012
Virtual Networks for the cloud.

Virtuata

Acquisition in 2012
Virtuata is a stealth-mode startup focused on developing innovative security software designed to enhance the trust and security of virtual environments. The company specializes in providing advanced solutions for securing information at the virtual machine level within data centers and cloud settings. By enabling more secure multi-tenant and multi-hypervisor cloud infrastructures, Virtuata aims to facilitate the accelerated deployment of these complex systems, addressing the growing need for robust security measures in virtualized environments.

Virident Systems

Series C in 2011
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class data storage solutions that leverage Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory. The company addresses the performance, reliability, and serviceability challenges traditionally associated with these technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers superior performance for data-intensive applications, delivering 4-10 times the predictable performance compared to competing storage products while maintaining enterprise-level reliability and serviceability. Founded by experienced professionals from leading tech companies, Virident Systems possesses extensive expertise in flash technologies, allowing it to create innovative hardware and software solutions tailored to the needs of modern data centers and cloud computing environments.

Netmagic Solutions

Series C in 2010
Netmagic Solutions is India's leading Managed IT Hosting Services Provider, specializing in Internet Data Center & Managed Hosting, Infrastructure Management, Managed Security, Cloud Computing, Application Hosting, Messaging & Collaboration and DR. Netmagic Solutions is ISO 27001 and ISO 9001:2008 certified and its processes are designed as per ITIL framework. Combining world class Internet Data Centers with advanced technology and professional service capabilities, Netmagic Solutions delivers mission critical hosted applications for over 1000 of the world's best-known enterprises from multiple locations in a secure and seamless manner. Netmagic's Chennai Datacenter is the only Gold LEED certified datacenter by the USGBC in India. Netmagic has 6 carrier neutral Tier III + datacenters located in Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi and Chennai as well as a virtual data center in the United States with over 1,75,000 sq. ft. floor space. These are equipped with best-in-class infrastructure, world-class services, tools and skilled personnel, giving its customers the option to host their applications in any of these centers. The company is backed by the best-known names in the internet world. B V Jagadeesh - President & CEO, Virtela and Venture Capitalists including FIL Capital Advisors (India) Pvt. Ltd., Nexus Venture Partners and more recently Cisco Systems and Nokia Growth Partners Advisors India.

Atlantis Computing

Series C in 2010
At Atlantis, our mission is to change the economics of storage in the datacenter. To turn upside-down the traditional approaches and apply innovative software with hardware and hyper-converged solutions to fundamentally transform how the datacenter consumes storage. Atlantis, winner of the Best of VMworld in Storage 2014, Best of VMworld in Desktop Virtualization 2012, and Best of Citrix Synergy awards, offers the industry’s most flexible and powerful software defined storage platform. Atlantis USX delivers better performance than the fastest all-flash array, at half the cost of traditional SAN, on any class of enterprise storage. Atlantis USX is a 100% software-only solution purpose-built to boost any virtualized workload’s performance by up to 10x, while also increasing effective storage capacity by up to 10x. To date, Atlantis has deployed software to manage and optimize tens of Petabytes of software defined storage for more than 800,000 VMs globally across hundreds of mission critical deployments, including some of the largest successful virtualization deployments in the world. Atlantis Computing is privately held and funded by Adams Street Partners, Cisco Systems, El Dorado Ventures and Partech Ventures, with headquarters in Mountain View, California and offices in Europe.

Mavenir

Series D in 2010
Mavenir is a cloud-native network software provider that focuses on transforming network infrastructure for Communications Service Providers (CSPs). The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio that spans all layers of network infrastructure, including 5G applications, packet core, and radio access networks (RAN). Mavenir's innovative solutions have established it as a leader in evolved networking, with notable advancements in technologies such as VoLTE, VoWiFi, Advanced Messaging, and virtualized RAN. The company serves over 250 CSP customers in more than 130 countries, impacting more than half of the world's subscribers. By leveraging disruptive technologies and business models, Mavenir aims to enhance service agility, flexibility, and efficiency while helping CSPs reduce costs and protect revenue.

HyTrust

Series B in 2010
HyTrust was founded by veterans in the enterprise infrastructure and security space who recognized early on not only that virtualization and the cloud were going to dramatically transform the data center, but also that security would be a critical inhibitor to cloud adoption. The mission behind HyTrust has always been to mitigate the risk of catastrophic data center failure and data breaches — especially in light of the concentration of risk that occurs within virtualized and cloud environments. Organizations can now confidently expand virtualization to mission critical applications and take full advantage of the cloud. HyTrust has assembled a world-class team of company builders and innovators and has earned venture backing from the biggest players in the next-generation datacenter: Cisco, VMware, Intel, Fortinet, and In-Q-Tel, the funding arm of the US intelligence community. Further venture investment has come from highly respected firms such as Trident Capital, Sway Ventures, Epic Ventures, Advanced Venture Partners and Granite Ventures.

VCE

Seed Round in 2009
VCE, a company within the EMC Federation and backed by investments from Cisco and VMware, specializes in providing converged infrastructure and cloud computing services through its Vblock Systems. These systems are designed to streamline IT operations by standardizing processes and applications, ultimately lowering operational costs while enhancing technology adoption and innovation. By offering a platform that minimizes the complexities of integrating and managing IT infrastructure, VCE empowers clients to concentrate on business innovation rather than IT management. Vblock Systems are accessible through a broad partner network and cater to various applications, industry needs, and development environments, ensuring adaptability and investment protection for customers.

Parallels

Venture Round in 2009
Parallels, Inc. specializes in virtualization technology and Mac management solutions for consumers, businesses, and service providers. The company offers a range of products, including Parallels Desktop for Mac, which allows users to run Windows applications, and Parallels Access, enabling remote access to computers from any location. Additionally, Parallels provides Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, facilitating IT management of Mac devices, along with Parallels Remote Application Server for secure access to desktops and applications. Other offerings include Parallels Toolbox for simplifying computing tasks and Parallels Transporter for transferring files from PC to Mac. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Parallels operates globally, serving customers across various regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Since January 2008, Parallels has been a subsidiary of Corel Corporation.

Nuova Systems

Acquisition in 2008
Nuova Systems, Inc. develops enterprise data center solutions. Its solutions deliver I/O consolidation and converged network, and server and SAN fabrics services. The company is based in San Jose, California. As of August 10, 2006, Nuova Systems, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Qumranet

Series B in 2008
Qumranet, Inc. is an enterprise software company that specializes in virtual computing solutions. Founded in 2005 and based in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Israel, Qumranet offers its flagship product, Solid ICE, which provides integrated desktop virtualization. This solution includes key components such as the Virtual Desktop Server, which hosts Windows virtual desktops, and the Virtual Desktop Controller, responsible for managing the virtual desktop environment. Additionally, Qumranet utilizes the Simple Protocol for Independent Computing Environments (SPICE), a remote connection protocol that enhances user access to virtual desktops hosted on servers within corporate data centers. In 2008, Qumranet became a subsidiary of Red Hat, Inc.

VMware

Funding Round in 2007
VMware is a software company that specializes in cloud and virtualization services, providing a digital foundation for applications, services, and experiences that drive transformation across various industries. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, VMware’s solutions support both traditional enterprise applications and modern workloads. The company offers a comprehensive suite of secure software-defined services that encompass compute, storage, networking, security, and cloud management, enabling organizations to enhance their IT environments with greater agility and flexibility. VMware’s software allows users to access applications and data securely from any location, facilitating improved productivity and collaboration in the digital workspace.

VirtualLogix

Series A in 2004
VirtualLogix, Inc. specializes in developing virtualization software solutions for connected devices and networks. The company's flagship product, VirtualLogix VLX, is a platform that allows embedded systems to operate multiple heterogeneous operating systems and applications concurrently on shared hardware. Its offerings include VLX for Network Infrastructure, which supports real-time and Linux operating systems on general-purpose and digital signal processors; VLX for Mobile Handsets, tailored for wireless devices; and VLX for Embedded Systems, a customizable option for various embedded products. Additionally, VirtualLogix provides VLX Developer, an eclipse-based environment for configuring and optimizing virtualized platforms, along with consulting and training services. The company’s solutions are utilized in diverse applications such as 3G wireless handsets, multimedia IP devices, and switching equipment. VirtualLogix serves a global clientele, including semiconductor companies, manufacturers, OEMs, and carriers across Europe, the United States, Japan, Korea, and China. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, VirtualLogix was previously known as Jaluna SA.

NetVmg

Series B in 2001
NetVmg is a company specializing in intelligent route control software designed to optimize internet performance for businesses. Founded in May 2000 and later acquired by Internap Network Services Corporation in 2003, NetVmg offers a range of hardware solutions, including the FCP 500 for mid-sized enterprises and the FCP 100 for smaller sites. The company's services focus on managing Internet protocol traffic, enhancing control and reliability for mission-critical operations, and helping organizations achieve their objectives related to cost reduction and improved application performance. By enabling effective management of IP traffic across various networks, NetVmg supports businesses in maintaining optimal internet performance levels.

StoreAge

Series B in 2001
StoreAge's Storage Virtualisation Manager is out-of-data path software installed on a switch-based appliance, which pools storage resources around a storage-area network. The company also has snapshot copy, replication, disaster recovery and migration software

Surgient

Series B in 2001
Surgient, Inc. offers self-service virtualization automation and lab management solutions. The company offers Virtual Automation Platform, a software automation and management platform that helps enterprise IT organizations to provide self-service computing resources to users. Its virtualization solutions are used for software QA/test, training, sales, and marketing applications. The company’s Surgient Cloud Express combines cloud computing technology and implementation services to help organizations deploy on-premise clouds. Surgient also provides services, such as solution design and architecture, capacity and infrastructure planning, image and lab configuration planning, software installation and configuration, setup of initial images and lab configurations, software customization and integration, training for administrators and end-users, and custom reporting and analytics. The company serves hotels/hospitality, pharmaceutical, aerospace, insurance, software, financial services, healthcare, telecom, and hardware markets. Surgient, Inc. was formerly known as Surgient Networks, Inc. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Vovida Networks

Acquisition in 2000
Vovida Networks develops a Linux based communications infrastructure company and the global pioneer of open source telephony. Acquired by Cisco in 2000.
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