Cisco

IPO

Public · San Jose, United States · Founded 1984 · $2.5M raised

Employees
10001+
Founded
1984
Business Model
B2B
Website
cisco.com
Total Funding
$2.5M
Last Round
$2.5M Venture RoundJan 1987
Rounds
1
Type
Public

About

Cisco Systems, Inc. is a multinational technology company headquartered in San Jose, California, that designs and sells networking, security, collaboration, and observability products for enterprises, service providers, and governments worldwide. Founded in 1984, Cisco fuses AI-ready infrastructure — switches, routers, firewalls, and cloud-managed software — to help organizations connect, protect, and scale. Its portfolio spans flagship brands including Webex, Duo, Splunk, and ThousandEyes, built through decades of acquisitions alongside internal R&D.

Summary

Cisco is an enterprise software company based in San Jose, United States, founded in 1984. It has raised $2.5M in total across 1 round, most recently a $2.5M Venture Round round in Jan 1987. Investors include Sequoia Capital.

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Funding History

IPOFeb 1990

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