Cisco Investments

Aviz Networks specializes in facilitating SONiC deployments in Data Center & Edge Networks. It offers platform and ASIC agnostic applications for Network Orchestration, Monitoring, and Enterprise Grade Support. The company aims to drive open-source networking through disaggregated cloud-native applications, providing data-driven intelligence for multi-vendor network fabrics.

Upstream Security is a cloud-based platform provider focused on automotive cybersecurity for connected and autonomous vehicles. The company offers a data management platform that collects and centralizes highly distributed vehicle data into structured data lakes, enabling cybersecurity detection and response (V-XDR) and data-driven applications. Its AutoThreat Intelligence delivers threat intelligence integrated into customers’ environments and vehicle security operations centers. Leveraging big data and machine learning, the platform combines layered security gateways and analytics to deliver real-time visibility and actionable insights on security, privacy, and fraud. The company serves automotive OEMs, suppliers, and other clients, protecting millions of vehicles worldwide.

Aviz Networks specializes in facilitating SONiC deployments in Data Center & Edge Networks. It offers platform and ASIC agnostic applications for Network Orchestration, Monitoring, and Enterprise Grade Support. The company aims to drive open-source networking through disaggregated cloud-native applications, providing data-driven intelligence for multi-vendor network fabrics.

Founded in 2015, Dremio develops a data lake engine that accelerates analytical processing for business intelligence tools, data science, machine learning, and SQL clients. Its platform enables self-service analytics by delivering query speed and a semantic layer operating directly against the data lake storage.

Hunters is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform for detecting and responding to cyber threats. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers its solution, Hunters.AI, which autonomously identifies cyberattacks that may evade traditional security measures across various IT environments, including cloud and network systems. Hunters.AI integrates diverse security telemetry and intelligence, enriching threat signals with detailed tactics, techniques, and procedures to enhance detection capabilities. By utilizing machine learning and cloud-based analytics, the platform correlates threat patterns and generates high-fidelity attack narratives, enabling cybersecurity teams to respond swiftly and effectively to potential breaches.

Founded in 2015, Cogniac designs and develops an enterprise platform for AI-grade visual observation. Its platform enables users to automate various visual tasks by connecting diverse media sources, defining use cases, monitoring performance, and integrating real-time alerts.

SeaLights is a developer of a software quality governance platform that transforms the evaluation and management of risks associated with software changes. The platform focuses on mitigating quality risks by continuously collecting telemetry data from all stages of the software delivery pipeline. It analyzes this data and scores risks using algorithms, allowing organizations to prioritize their testing efforts and quality investments effectively. By protecting the integrity of production and enabling software and quality assurance teams to concentrate on critical areas, SeaLights helps ensure the delivery of high-quality software at an accelerated pace.

Founded in 2015, Dremio develops a data lake engine that accelerates analytical processing for business intelligence tools, data science, machine learning, and SQL clients. Its platform enables self-service analytics by delivering query speed and a semantic layer operating directly against the data lake storage.

Isovalent develops open-source software and enterprise solutions for cloud-native networking, security, and observability. Its flagship product, Cilium, enables enterprises to connect, monitor, and secure workloads in modern environments. Isovalent serves leading global organizations and has offices in Cupertino, CA and Zurich, Switzerland.

MemVerge specializes in memory storage convergence software designed to optimize cloud infrastructure. Its proprietary Distributed Memory Objects (DMO) technology leverages Intel's Optane DC persistent memory, enabling data-intensive workloads like AI/ML and big data analytics to run at memory speed with consistent data across systems.

Cohesity develops hyper-converged secondary storage solutions that consolidate, protect, and share non-mission-critical data assets of large organizations. Its platform, Cohesity DataPlatform, converges data protection infrastructure including backup, replication, disaster recovery, and cloud tiering. Additionally, it offers Cohesity Helios, a SaaS-based management solution for monitoring and managing secondary data and applications.

Founded in 2015, Dremio develops a data lake engine that accelerates analytical processing for business intelligence tools, data science, machine learning, and SQL clients. Its platform enables self-service analytics by delivering query speed and a semantic layer operating directly against the data lake storage.

Kespry Inc. is a provider of drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for various industrial applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers the Kespry Drone System, an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects aerial data and uploads it to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and generates actionable insights. This integrated solution enables industries such as mining, construction, and insurance to efficiently measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets, enhancing operational accuracy and decision-making processes. Kespry serves a diverse clientele across North America, Europe, and Australia, including notable companies like John Deere and Fluor.

Founded in 2015, Dremio develops a data lake engine that accelerates analytical processing for business intelligence tools, data science, machine learning, and SQL clients. Its platform enables self-service analytics by delivering query speed and a semantic layer operating directly against the data lake storage.

Cohesity develops hyper-converged secondary storage solutions that consolidate, protect, and share non-mission-critical data assets of large organizations. Its platform, Cohesity DataPlatform, converges data protection infrastructure including backup, replication, disaster recovery, and cloud tiering. Additionally, it offers Cohesity Helios, a SaaS-based management solution for monitoring and managing secondary data and applications.

CNEX Labs develops storage semiconductor and software solutions, specializing in NVMe PCIe SSD controller ASICs that support LightNVM and Open-Channel operation with native NVMoE I/O connectivity. The controllers deliver high performance with low and predictable latency, scalability, and flexibility for software-defined storage, accelerating big data computing and analytics in cloud, hyperscale, and enterprise data centers. The company serves cloud and data center customers and partners with solid-state storage manufacturers to create differentiated storage solutions across form factors such as M.2, U.2, U.3, HHHL, and EDSFF. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, CNEX maintains additional offices in Copenhagen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Tokyo.

RStor Inc. is a technology company based in Saratoga, California, founded in 2016, that specializes in developing a software-defined platform designed to aggregate and automate computing resources from private data centers and public cloud providers. The RStor Multicloud Platform facilitates seamless operations across hybrid and multi-cloud environments by allowing organizations to efficiently compute, connect, and manage data without incurring high access fees typically associated with other cloud services. Its design includes features for secure data management and orchestration, enabling users to move data effortlessly across various platforms and locations. The leadership team brings extensive experience from notable enterprises in the cloud computing sector, including previous ventures that focused on infrastructure development for major companies.

Kespry Inc. is a provider of drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for various industrial applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers the Kespry Drone System, an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects aerial data and uploads it to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and generates actionable insights. This integrated solution enables industries such as mining, construction, and insurance to efficiently measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets, enhancing operational accuracy and decision-making processes. Kespry serves a diverse clientele across North America, Europe, and Australia, including notable companies like John Deere and Fluor.

Elastifile is a technology company focused on transforming data storage and management for enterprises operating in cloud and hybrid cloud environments. It offers an elastically scalable, enterprise-grade distributed file system that incorporates integrated object tiering, forming a cross-cloud data fabric that provides high performance and unified access to global data. By eliminating traditional storage silos, Elastifile facilitates the seamless movement of applications across various cloud infrastructures, enabling businesses to leverage cloud services effectively. This capability supports a range of data-driven workflows, including analytics, DevOps, and high-performance computing, thereby empowering enterprises to optimize their operations and adapt to the demands of the cloud era.

Near Pte. Ltd., also known as AdNear, operates a location-based intelligence platform that delivers real-time insights about places, people, and products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, the company specializes in data-driven solutions that help brands and publishers engage and analyze audiences. Its offerings include Allspark, a mobile-first audience cloud solution, and Carbon, which analyzes real-world consumer behavior across significant locations. Near's platform processes data from approximately 1.6 billion unique user IDs and 70 million points of interest across over 44 countries, enabling clients to better understand consumer behaviors and preferences. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, technology, travel, telecommunications, and financial services, with additional offices in major global cities such as San Francisco, New York, London, Bengaluru, Tokyo, and Sydney.

CTERA Networks Ltd., established in 2008, specializes in providing a private cloud storage service platform that centrally manages security and governance for organizations. Its core product, the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform, enables IT departments to deliver secure file services from any cloud, serving diverse industries such as financial services, healthcare, and government. The platform modernizes storage, backup, and file collaboration across dispersed enterprises, ensuring data protection, GDPR compliance, and swift ransomware recovery. CTERA partners with tech giants like IBM, AWS, and Cisco, and has a global presence with offices in multiple countries.

MobiKwik is a fintech company offering payment solutions for consumers and merchants. It provides services including payments, digital credit, and investments, utilizing big data analytics and machine learning to enhance user experiences.

CTERA Networks Ltd., established in 2008, specializes in providing a private cloud storage service platform that centrally manages security and governance for organizations. Its core product, the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform, enables IT departments to deliver secure file services from any cloud, serving diverse industries such as financial services, healthcare, and government. The platform modernizes storage, backup, and file collaboration across dispersed enterprises, ensuring data protection, GDPR compliance, and swift ransomware recovery. CTERA partners with tech giants like IBM, AWS, and Cisco, and has a global presence with offices in multiple countries.

CNEX Labs develops storage semiconductor and software solutions, specializing in NVMe PCIe SSD controller ASICs that support LightNVM and Open-Channel operation with native NVMoE I/O connectivity. The controllers deliver high performance with low and predictable latency, scalability, and flexibility for software-defined storage, accelerating big data computing and analytics in cloud, hyperscale, and enterprise data centers. The company serves cloud and data center customers and partners with solid-state storage manufacturers to create differentiated storage solutions across form factors such as M.2, U.2, U.3, HHHL, and EDSFF. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, CNEX maintains additional offices in Copenhagen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Tokyo.

CTERA Networks Ltd., established in 2008, specializes in providing a private cloud storage service platform that centrally manages security and governance for organizations. Its core product, the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform, enables IT departments to deliver secure file services from any cloud, serving diverse industries such as financial services, healthcare, and government. The platform modernizes storage, backup, and file collaboration across dispersed enterprises, ensuring data protection, GDPR compliance, and swift ransomware recovery. CTERA partners with tech giants like IBM, AWS, and Cisco, and has a global presence with offices in multiple countries.

Grid Net is a software company that specializes in providing solutions for the smart grid, focusing on utility customers and technology partners. The company's Machine-to-Machine Network Operating System is designed to efficiently manage grid devices and advanced applications across various network types, including public and private, wired and wireless. By emphasizing strategic deployments of high-value grid applications, Grid Net aims to deliver immediate returns and sustainable value for its clients. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Tokyo. Grid Net is supported by prominent investors, including Intel Capital and Cisco Systems, which reinforces its position in the smart grid sector.

Arbor Networks specializes in securing complex networks against DDoS attacks and advanced threats. The company offers a suite of products that provides customers with detailed insights into their own networks while also leveraging its ATLAS threat intelligence infrastructure for a broader understanding of global Internet traffic and emerging threats. With contributions from over 330 service providers generating 120 Tbps of traffic intelligence, Arbor's Security Engineering & Response Team develops protective measures that are integrated into customer products to combat DDoS and malware threats. Arbor's DDoS Solutions are adaptable, catering to various deployment needs, including virtual solutions, network-embedded systems, and enterprise appliances. The Arbor Cloud service combines on-premises and cloud-based mitigation for comprehensive DDoS defense. Additionally, Arbor Advanced Threat Solutions utilize integrated Netflow and Packet Capture technology to enhance network-wide situational awareness and provide deep traffic visibility, enabling effective threat detection and response through real-time insights and historical analysis. The company's focus is on ensuring the availability of critical infrastructure while safeguarding against advanced threats.