Cisco Investments is the investment arm of Cisco Systems, Inc., focused on direct and fund of funds investments primarily in the technology sector. With a strong emphasis on areas such as big data and analytics, the Internet of Things, data centers, software as a service, security, and semiconductor technology, Cisco Investments targets start-ups, early-stage, later-stage, and pre-IPO companies. The firm has a global investment strategy, concentrating on regions including China, Israel, India, and select opportunities in Russia and beyond. In India, it particularly seeks to support growth-stage companies in next-generation technologies related to security, cloud, smart cities, and healthcare. Cisco Investments operates from its headquarters in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Moscow, Russia, and boasts a team of over 40 professionals with deep market and technology expertise. With an active portfolio of approximately $2 billion and involvement in over 80 direct investments, Cisco Investments has a notable history of facilitating successful IPOs and acquisitions for its portfolio companies.
Vice President and Corporate Development and Investments
Past deals in Simulation
Xscape Photonics
Series A in 2024
Xscape Photonics specializes in the development of photonic chips aimed at enhancing bandwidth connections within high-performance computing systems and data centers. By leveraging photonics technology, the company focuses on creating scalable, high-bandwidth solutions that are both energy-efficient and cost-effective. These chips facilitate improved connectivity among computing elements, significantly reducing power consumption while increasing the speed and efficiency of communications. Xscape Photonics' innovations support the advancement of applications in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and simulation hardware, positioning the company as a key player in the evolution of next-generation computing infrastructure.
RangeForce
Series B in 2023
RangeForce is a software-as-a-service platform focused on enhancing cybersecurity readiness through interactive training and simulations. It provides a cloud-based environment that allows organizations to conduct realistic cyberattack simulations, enabling IT employees to develop and refine their defensive skills against emerging threats. By offering a sandbox setting for practicing responses to various cyber incidents, RangeForce equips businesses with the tools necessary to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and ensure their teams are prepared for real-world challenges.
RangeForce
Series A in 2020
RangeForce is a software-as-a-service platform focused on enhancing cybersecurity readiness through interactive training and simulations. It provides a cloud-based environment that allows organizations to conduct realistic cyberattack simulations, enabling IT employees to develop and refine their defensive skills against emerging threats. By offering a sandbox setting for practicing responses to various cyber incidents, RangeForce equips businesses with the tools necessary to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and ensure their teams are prepared for real-world challenges.
AImotive
Series C in 2018
AImotive is focused on developing automated driving technology aimed at providing safe and comfortable rides in various environments. The company creates self-driving software and proprietary simulation tools, alongside neural network acceleration hardware, to support the deployment of automated driving systems. AImotive's products are designed to be scalable, modular, and hardware agnostic, fostering collaboration within the industry. The team's expertise in artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and 3D graphics enhances their ability to assist partners in achieving their self-driving objectives.
Butterfly.net
Series C in 2004
Butterfly.net, Inc., is a provider of software, tools and infrastructure for the video game and military simulation industries announced that Geoffrey T. Selzer has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. A media specialist with a background in production, design and finance, Selzer will lead Butterfly.net's senior management team.
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