Stage FocusSeries A, Series B+
GeographyUS, Global
TypeCVC
Last Activity2025
Industry Focus
Industries
AICybersecurityIoT & EdgeSemiconductorsPhotonicsQuantumHardware
Technical BenchStrong
Investor TypeCVC
ExposureMostly DeepTech Investments
Bio
Cisco Investments is Cisco's CVC arm, with 120+ active portfolio companies and 45+ LP fund positions globally. In 2024, the firm launched a $1B AI Investment Fund (~$200M committed initially). Annual deployment runs $200-300M from Series A to late-stage growth across 8 fund vehicles.
Focus areas include cloud, cybersecurity, IoT, AI, and 5G technology. The AI portfolio includes Scale AI, Mistral,...
Notable Investments
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Scale AIM
MistralC
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