Cisco Investments

Cisco Investments is the corporate venture arm of Cisco Systems, based in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Moscow. It invests in technology companies across stages, from startups to growth and pre-IPO rounds, with a broad sector focus that includes cloud, data center networking, Internet of Things and Internet of Everything, security, storage, silicon and optics, analytics, SaaS, and related applications and infrastructure. The firm pursues global opportunities, including in the United States, Europe, Israel, India, China and Russia, and typically takes minority stakes in its portfolio companies, often ranging from smaller seed investments to tens of millions of dollars. Cisco Investments leverages deep market and technology expertise to help portfolio companies reach outcomes such as IPOs or acquisitions, supported by a sizable team of investment professionals and an active, multinational portfolio.

Jon Koplin

Senior Director

Alon Weinberg

Director

Past deals in Network Security

Corelight

Series E in 2024
Corelight, Inc. is a provider of network visibility solutions aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for enterprises, government entities, and educational institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company develops a suite of products that includes Corelight sensors and a fleet management system. Its flagship offering is based on Bro, an open-source network analysis framework that delivers actionable, real-time data, enabling security professionals to comprehensively understand network traffic and effectively detect and mitigate cyber threats. In addition to its headquarters, Corelight maintains offices in Santa Clara, California, and Columbus, Ohio, further supporting its commitment to improving network security across various sectors.

Binalyze

Series A in 2023
Binalyze develops an automated digital forensics platform designed for incident response investigations and threat hunting. Its platform enables swift evidence collection, triage, and investigation, generating structured reports to help businesses combat cybercrime efficiently.

Oort

Series A in 2022
Oort is an identity threat detection and response platform focused on enhancing enterprise security. Recognizing that over 60% of security breaches involve the abuse of valid identity credentials, Oort positions identity as a critical aspect of cybersecurity. The company offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that allows cybersecurity and IT professionals to efficiently manage their identity and access management (IAM) programs. With a quick deployment process and a focus on reducing identity vulnerabilities at scale, Oort provides organizations with enhanced visibility and control over their identity attack surface. It operates as a fully remote startup based in Boston, MA, and its innovative solutions help clients secure their digital supply chains. Oort is supported by prominent investors and aims to equip security teams with the tools needed to combat identity threats effectively.

AppOmni

Venture Round in 2022
AppOmni Inc. is a technology company specializing in security and management solutions for Software as a Service (SaaS) applications. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Bruno, California, with an additional office in Carbondale, Colorado, AppOmni offers a platform that enables enterprises to safeguard their cloud data. The platform performs in-depth scans of APIs, security controls, and configuration settings to identify and rectify risky configurations, improper access controls, and potential data exposures. It provides users with a comprehensive dashboard that offers visibility into the state of their cloud applications, highlights deviations from intended business practices, and allows for verification of application functionality and security. AppOmni's innovative approach to data access management and security is supported by a leadership team with extensive experience in the SaaS and cybersecurity sectors. The company has received recognition for its contributions to cybersecurity, being named in various industry lists as a notable player in the field.

Edge Delta

Series B in 2022
Edge Delta Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based software for data analysis and security services. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers an observability automation platform that enables DevOps, Developer, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams to efficiently monitor and manage data without the need to replicate or transmit sensitive datasets. By employing federated learning, Edge Delta's software processes data at the source, enhancing security while providing valuable analytics. The platform captures and shapes data in-flight, automatically detecting anomalies and summarizing log data to identify operational and security incidents. This innovative approach helps clients mitigate blind spots, control costs, and adapt to data growth, moving beyond the limitations of traditional centralized systems.

Expel

Series E in 2021
Expel, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in managed security software and services. Founded in 2016 and based in Herndon, Virginia, Expel offers a comprehensive security operations center (SOC)-as-a-service, which includes managed detection and response (MDR), threat hunting, remediation, and phishing support. The company’s platform, known as the Expel Workbench™, facilitates a collaborative experience, allowing customers to engage actively in their security operations. Users can monitor live investigations or receive detailed alerts throughout the investigative process. Expel’s approach emphasizes transparency and efficiency, enabling security teams to focus on strategic priorities while swiftly addressing threats such as ransomware, phishing, and supply chain attacks. With dedicated analysts available around the clock, Expel aims to enhance organizations' security posture by swiftly identifying and mitigating risks while reducing the noise of false positives.

Valtix

Series A in 2021
Valtix Inc. is a software company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in cloud network security solutions. Founded in 2018, Valtix offers a multi-cloud network security platform that simplifies the security of public cloud applications. The platform automatically discovers applications and allows administrators to implement deep inspection policies quickly, catering to the needs of DevOps teams. This approach enables security teams to deploy an auto-scaling security service efficiently, avoiding the complexity and high costs associated with managing multiple vendor appliances. Valtix's solutions support various cloud architectures, providing flexibility from secure isolated environments to centralized security models, thereby helping cloud teams meet stringent security requirements effectively.

Exabeam

Series E in 2019
Exabeam develops a security management platform that detects and responds to cyber threats. Its platform collects log data, uses behavioral analytics for threat detection, and automates incident responses. Key products include Threat Hunter, Exabeam Threat Intelligence Service, Exabeam Spectrum, and Exabeam Data Lake. The company serves various industries and has strategic partnerships with SentinelOne and Code 42 Software.

Exabeam

Series D in 2018
Exabeam develops a security management platform that detects and responds to cyber threats. Its platform collects log data, uses behavioral analytics for threat detection, and automates incident responses. Key products include Threat Hunter, Exabeam Threat Intelligence Service, Exabeam Spectrum, and Exabeam Data Lake. The company serves various industries and has strategic partnerships with SentinelOne and Code 42 Software.

GuardiCore

Series B in 2017
GuardiCore Ltd. is a data center and cloud security company based in Tel-Aviv, Israel, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing advanced security solutions that enhance the protection of critical applications against threats. Its offerings include visualization, micro-segmentation, and real-time detection and response capabilities. GuardiCore's technology enables enterprises to achieve greater visibility into their data center networks, effectively track and neutralize intruders, and implement automated mitigation measures in response to breaches. By addressing security challenges in high-traffic virtual environments, GuardiCore aims to deliver innovative and effective methods for safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring operational integrity.

Flashpoint

Series C in 2017
Flashpoint is a leader in risk intelligence, providing organizations with comprehensive coverage of threatening activities on the internet. The company develops actionable threat intelligence and automation software that draws critical data from the deep and dark web. This allows security teams to receive timely alerts when their organization, industry, or stakeholders face increased risks. By partnering with both commercial and government customers, Flashpoint helps them quickly identify and mitigate critical security threats, enhancing their cyber and physical security while addressing issues such as fraud and insider threats.

Exabeam

Series C in 2017
Exabeam develops a security management platform that detects and responds to cyber threats. Its platform collects log data, uses behavioral analytics for threat detection, and automates incident responses. Key products include Threat Hunter, Exabeam Threat Intelligence Service, Exabeam Spectrum, and Exabeam Data Lake. The company serves various industries and has strategic partnerships with SentinelOne and Code 42 Software.

GuardiCore

Series B in 2016
GuardiCore Ltd. is a data center and cloud security company based in Tel-Aviv, Israel, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing advanced security solutions that enhance the protection of critical applications against threats. Its offerings include visualization, micro-segmentation, and real-time detection and response capabilities. GuardiCore's technology enables enterprises to achieve greater visibility into their data center networks, effectively track and neutralize intruders, and implement automated mitigation measures in response to breaches. By addressing security challenges in high-traffic virtual environments, GuardiCore aims to deliver innovative and effective methods for safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring operational integrity.

Flashpoint

Series B in 2016
Flashpoint is a leader in risk intelligence, providing organizations with comprehensive coverage of threatening activities on the internet. The company develops actionable threat intelligence and automation software that draws critical data from the deep and dark web. This allows security teams to receive timely alerts when their organization, industry, or stakeholders face increased risks. By partnering with both commercial and government customers, Flashpoint helps them quickly identify and mitigate critical security threats, enhancing their cyber and physical security while addressing issues such as fraud and insider threats.

Skyport Systems

Series C in 2016
Skyport Systems specializes in developing Hyper-Secured Infrastructure (HSI) that safeguards mission-critical IT assets. The company offers a comprehensive solution through its SkySecure System, which integrates hardware, software, and services into a unified turn-key system. This system is designed to provide continuous protection and integrity verification for application workloads, ensuring that both hardware and software remain secure. Skyport's enterprise IT software features a hyperconverged platform that simplifies IT infrastructure by merging compute, virtualization, networking, and storage into one cohesive unit, all while maintaining high levels of security and performance. By streamlining and automating operations, Skyport enables IT organizations to save time and resources, empowering application owners with greater control over their infrastructure.

6Wind

Venture Round in 2015
6WIND S.A. is a high-performance networking software company specializing in the design and development of solutions for the networking and telecommunications sectors. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France, with additional offices in the United States, China, Japan, and South Korea, 6WIND provides a range of products, including network function virtualization, software-defined networking, and data center solutions. Key offerings include 6WINDGate, a packet processing software that facilitates the large-scale deployment of high-performance infrastructure networks, and the 6WIND Virtual Accelerator, which enhances virtual switching capabilities. The company also offers Turbo Router software for bare metal and virtual environments, as well as secure VPN solutions for data center interconnection. 6WIND's software solutions enable service providers, cloud providers, and enterprises to replace costly hardware with efficient software, enhancing operational performance and addressing time-to-market challenges in various networking applications.

Flashpoint

Series A in 2015
Flashpoint is a leader in risk intelligence, providing organizations with comprehensive coverage of threatening activities on the internet. The company develops actionable threat intelligence and automation software that draws critical data from the deep and dark web. This allows security teams to receive timely alerts when their organization, industry, or stakeholders face increased risks. By partnering with both commercial and government customers, Flashpoint helps them quickly identify and mitigate critical security threats, enhancing their cyber and physical security while addressing issues such as fraud and insider threats.

Arbor Networks

Series B in 2002
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.
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