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Cisco Investments
Cisco Investments is the $2 billion corporate venture arm of Cisco Systems focused on early-stage technology companies.
Cisco Investments
Cisco Investments was established in 1993 as the dedicated investment arm of Cisco Systems. It operates from headquarters in San Jose and concentrates on venture opportunities in information technology sectors. The firm pursues early-stage and growth investments across software, semiconductors, IT infrastructure and cybersecurity. Capital is deployed through direct equity positions rather than fund commitments. Geographic reach centers on North America with additional activity in Europe and Asia. Team size and office locations beyond San Jose remain undisclosed in available records. No operational events from the past 24 months appear in the source material.
General information
Firm type
Corporate Venture Capital
Year founded
1993
AUM
2000 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Jose
Corporate office
300 East Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What stages does Cisco Investments target?
The firm focuses on early-stage rounds including seed and startup investments, with some expansion and growth activity.
Does Cisco Investments commit to external funds or only direct deals?
Available records indicate a direct investment approach rather than fund-of-funds commitments.
Which sectors receive the majority of capital?
Primary sectors include software, information technology, semiconductors, hardware and cybersecurity.
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