Cisco

The Israeli operations of Cisco, a multinational technology conglomerate that develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, and other high-technology services and products.

Venture Capital Active San Jose, United States Est. 1996
Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Cisco Systems Israel Ltd. is the Israeli subsidiary of Cisco Systems Inc., a global leader in networking for the internet. Established in 1996, Cisco Israel includes significant R&D centers in Netanya and Tel Aviv, focusing on areas such as cloud security, chips, and network automation. Cisco has a long history of investing in and acquiring Israeli technology companies, particularly in the cybersecurity and AI sectors, and plays a role in the Israeli tech ecosystem.

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Investment activity

5 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software3
Cyber Security2
Industrial Technologies1
Undisclosed1

Funds · 1

  • AI — $1B Jun 2024

Q&A

What is Cisco's most recent fund announcement?
In June 2024, Cisco announced a new fund named "AI" with an amount of $1 billion.
Which portfolio company of Cisco had a notable exit in December 2022?
Illusive Networks, a company focused on detection and mitigation of targeted cyberattacks, was acquired by Proofpoint in December 2022.
What is Cisco's most significant current portfolio company by total funding?
Weka, an enterprise storage solutions provider, is a notable portfolio company that has raised $421.45 million to date.
What sectors does Cisco primarily focus on for investments?
Cisco's investment activity shows a concentration in Business Software and Cyber Security, with 5 and 2 rounds respectively.
Can you name a significant exit for Cisco in the Industrial Technologies sector?
AeroScout, a provider of location-based apps in a wireless LAN environment, was acquired by Stanley Black & Decker for $240 million in December 2012.
Which of Cisco's portfolio companies in data security had an exit in December 2009?
Guardium, a data security software company, was acquired by IBM for $130 million in December 2009.
What was a notable acquisition involving a Cisco portfolio company in the desktop virtualization space?
Qumranet, a desktop virtualization platform, was acquired by Red Hat for $107 million in September 2008.
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Legal nameCisco Systems Israel Ltd.
Founded1996

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EPO20230

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