Decibel Partners

Decibel is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2019 and based in Palo Alto, California. It was established in partnership with Cisco to innovate early-stage investing by combining the agility and independent risk-taking typical of top venture firms with the extensive resources of a major technology company. Decibel focuses on the enterprise technology sector, aiming to provide entrepreneurs with access to significant scale, talent, and customer relationships during critical stages of development. This unique approach offers startups the opportunity to leverage both the entrepreneurial spirit of a traditional venture firm and the advantages of a large tech organization.

Sudip Chakrabarti

Partner

Alessio Fanelli

Partner

Dan Nguyen-Huu

Partner

Jon Sakoda

Founding Partner

Past deals in Penetration Testing

Push Security

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of cybersecurity software designed to help teams make a step-change in security. The company's security automation platform provides clear step-by-step guidance on implementing the most important security controls and automation makes deploying them faster, enabling users to make defending organizations quicker and easier and helping SMEs improve their security without breaking the bank or needing to deploy new solutions.

Censys

Series B in 2022
Censys, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in internet scanning and asset identification solutions. Founded in 2017 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Censys provides an internet device search engine that allows users to discover and analyze devices connected to the Internet, including computers, servers, and smart devices. The platform is utilized for various applications such as attack surface management, monitoring remote workforces, and identifying potential threats. Censys is recognized for delivering real-time visibility and risk assessments, making it a valuable resource for researchers, corporations, and government entities. The company's data-driven security solutions are employed by notable organizations, including FireEye, Google, NATO, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, to enhance their cybersecurity measures and proactively address threats.

Censys

Series A in 2020
Censys, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in internet scanning and asset identification solutions. Founded in 2017 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Censys provides an internet device search engine that allows users to discover and analyze devices connected to the Internet, including computers, servers, and smart devices. The platform is utilized for various applications such as attack surface management, monitoring remote workforces, and identifying potential threats. Censys is recognized for delivering real-time visibility and risk assessments, making it a valuable resource for researchers, corporations, and government entities. The company's data-driven security solutions are employed by notable organizations, including FireEye, Google, NATO, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, to enhance their cybersecurity measures and proactively address threats.

Cmd

Series B in 2019
Cmd is a developer of a server security platform focused on protecting production environments in Linux. The platform provides organizations with real-time visibility into user actions and customizable controls, enabling the pre-execution blocking of potentially harmful commands without human intervention. This proactive approach helps organizations address common security hygiene issues and mitigate the risk of breaches, allowing them to effectively manage user behavior in cloud-first environments. Cmd's solution facilitates collaboration between DevOps and SecOps teams, enhancing overall security while minimizing disruptions to business operations.

Censys

Seed Round in 2018
Censys, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in internet scanning and asset identification solutions. Founded in 2017 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Censys provides an internet device search engine that allows users to discover and analyze devices connected to the Internet, including computers, servers, and smart devices. The platform is utilized for various applications such as attack surface management, monitoring remote workforces, and identifying potential threats. Censys is recognized for delivering real-time visibility and risk assessments, making it a valuable resource for researchers, corporations, and government entities. The company's data-driven security solutions are employed by notable organizations, including FireEye, Google, NATO, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, to enhance their cybersecurity measures and proactively address threats.
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