Cisco Investments

Cisco Investments is the global corporate venture investment arm of Cisco Systems, established in 1993. With a strategic focus on innovation, Cisco Investments actively partners with startups and venture funds to identify and support emerging technologies that shape the future of enterprise IT, networking, and beyond. The organization invests hundreds of millions of dollars annually, maintaining a portfolio of over 100 active companies and more than 50 venture fund investments.

The investment mandate spans both Cisco’s core markets and nascent industry segments, including AI, security, networking, sustainability, silicon & optics, cloud computing, and more. Cisco Investments is known for its unique approach, prioritizing strategic alignment and long-term value creation over purely financial returns. The team works closely with portfolio companies, offering access to Cisco’s global salesforce, technical expertise, and thought leadership to accelerate growth and market impact.

Cisco Investments operates with a global footprint, maintaining offices in key technology hubs across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Its approach extends beyond traditional venture capital, combining direct investments, fund partnerships, and strategic M&A to foster a collaborative ecosystem for innovation. Its recent launch of a $1 billion AI investment fund underscores its commitment to advancing secure, reliable, and trustworthy AI solutions worldwide.